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Are some people born to be better than others? Or do they
have a formula for succes that keeps them ahead? It takes dedication, discipline and a positive attitude to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life, combine this with a series of good habits, and anyone can become a successful all rounder, bowling out challenges in life and hitting sixes that help define great success at work, at play and at home. As part of Diamond Foam’s 40th Year Anniversary celebrating it’s success in pioneering sleep systems that make the lives of everyday Pakistanis better, we take a peek at the lives of some of Pakistan’s Top Icons and Personalities, and share their formula for becoming an all rounder in life. Photo Credit: Adnan Qazi
ALI ZAFAR
Q. With many talents, skills and capabilities. How do you derive strength from each one of those skills, that include singing, painting, acting and sometimes modelling, without spreading yourself thin?
Q. It is no secret that you have worked hard to be where you are in life right now. You must have made some heavy sacrifices and lost abundant sleep, working tirelessly. However, taking a look at you, one wonders how you manage to remain fit, healthy and glowing. Would you like to share some personal tips on A. Each of these is an art form how to lead a healthy life? and has the ability to inspire you and motivate you to the extent of A. It's all about how well you can producing endless energy to discipline yourself and focus on the task. render them. The fact is that I One thing that helps me a great deal is enjoy it. Therefore. It never tires the ability to multi-task. I can be writing a me down. This is who I am. I love song in the gym or thinking of a scene to paint, act, sing, perform and I while making music. I have no choice but hope for people's love in return to be fit in the field that I am. So I make which keeps me going further it a point not to find any excuses. with the desire to achieve even more everyday.
As a role model to the youth, and an inspiration to millions,You have indeed gone from strength to strength throughout your career and are in a much happier place than before. How important is it to feel content and fulfilled when one is ambitious?
and be in my space with my close family and friends. I was always aware that I would never let the competitiveness of this field suck my soul out. Feeling content and happy with life is the reward for hard word and dedication. But it comes with many sacrfices. More so, contention should not lead to over confidence, lack of ambition or laziness. The challenge is to maintain a fine balance between being content with what you have yet being hungry for more. I feel blessed that it has been almost 10 years since I started my journey and every year has been more fruitful than the previous.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your stress level? What do you do about it?
someone who can “work like a dog” as the saying goes with no sleep also. I am adaptable. But yes the lack of sleep can affect my mood a lot. I think its very important to be well rested, while also keeping fit. I love going to the gym and trying new routines.
How important is it for you to take time out for exercise, considering your busy and jam-packed schedule? It is very important. I was in Singapore for a show recently. I hadn't worked out for days and on top of that I treated myself to two ice creams. It was an extra incentive for me to wake up at 5 am and work out for two hours. How do you balance between your hectic work schedule and your family life? That is another challenge. When you are successful and at it, everyone wants a piece of you. From media to brands to acquaintances to friends. But one has to prioritise. I like to work hard and then go into my cocoon
Well, it depends from day to day. I care about people so I do take some stress. Also I am a perfectionist, so when something is not going as it should be, I do get stressed but I have taught myself how to handle it. With such a busy life, How much sleep do you manage to get every night, and how important do you consider sleep is for maintaining a healthy and a successful career? I am someone who really needs his 8 hours. but then I am
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