Learn to Explore the Infinite Possibilities Within You
Have
you ever thought of the infinite possibilities within you and what you can do
to explore them? If not, just try to ponder the words of Thomas Edison,
“When you’ve exhausted all possibilities, remember this. You haven’t.” These words express a very deep meaning about the infinite potential of human mind and nothing is impossible for you if you can ignite this treasure of potential within you. Let’s
try to connect the same with the story of Dr. Sharif Tabebordbar.
Sharif
Tabebordbar was born in 1986 and the same year, his father, Jafar had started
developing the symptoms of a muscle wasting disease and this mysterious disease
eventually defined Sharif’s life as an incredible scientist whose research led
to an unprecedented medical discovery that can transform gene therapy and
correct genetic defects; for almost all muscle wasting diseases including
muscular dystrophies that affect about 100,000 people in the US, according to
the MDA, Muscular Dystrophy Association.
In
his growing years, Sharif was watching his father's mobility gradually deteriorating, he
resolved to find a cure for this rare disease and finally his quest led him to
a doctorate in developmental and regenerative biology, the most competitive
ranks of academic medical research.
Born
in Shiraz, Iran, Dr. Sharif moved to Rasht when he was 9. His excellent score in
a national test helped him seek admission in a High School, which was part of
Iran’s National Organization for the Development of Exceptional Talents. As he
was already driven by the ardent desire to cure his father, he chose to study
biological sciences. Sharif’s mother, Tahereh Fallah, who herself wanted to become
a doctor but couldn’t continue her studies in Iran, motivated both her sons to
pursue their dreams and supported them in each of their endeavors.
After
completing his High School he was determined to get selected for the
accelerated program at the University of Tehran and made a position for himself
among 8-10 student from the country by placing himself seventh out of 1.3 million. As the
young boy had vowed to find a cure for his father’s illness he moved on with a fervent
zeal and completed his Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate in just nine years.
During the years of his research on muscular dystrophies, the only question
that kept hovering over him was: What caused my father’s illness?
When
his father visited Harvard to attend the graduation ceremony in the year 2016,
Dr. Sharif got an opportunity to have Jafar’s gene sequenced to figure out the
mystery and to his surprise it wasn’t any mutation but a rare genetic disorder
which is not caused by a mutation in a gene but a mutation in an area between
genes that leads to excretion of a toxic chemical which kills the muscle cells.
Despite all his efforts to cure his father, he couldn’t help him but he hopes
that his research will save many lives and he kept moving on to his journey and
co founded a drug company, named Kate Therapeutics which will focus on gene
therapy for muscle diseases.
This story of passion and strong determination teaches that every human being is imbued with immense potentiality and we just need to awaken it. We can become what we want; it’s only a matter of being resolute and uncompromising on our dreams. Never forget that you have endless possibilities within you.
Life Changing Read: Failures are Opportunities
Know Your Inherent Powers
It’s
good to know others but it will be wise to know yourself, as Nature has
bestowed endless possibilities and potential upon everyone and it's very important to
explore the inherent powers in us. Always believe that you are a
miracle with limitless potential of your own, that none can confiscate from you.
Adversities and circumstances may lower down your enthusiasm but can’t alter
the reservoir of the potentiality within you. It is always inspiring to believe
that you have endless possibilities and powers to experience life to its
fullest and bring a change in the wider world too. Let your strong beliefs and personal
narratives of overcoming your fears script your life story as they hold incredible energy to
define and determine your destiny. Never allow your insecurities to dwell upon
you and diminish your powers.
Shift Your Perspective Away from the Consequences
Before
we dream and strive for something we start assuming about its results and
outcomes. which is a major setback in our growth. Take every choice of your life as a pristine canvas and keep painting
on it without paying any heed to the results, failures and dichotomies. The
moment you start thinking about the outcome you start losing your faith in your
own abilities and become apprehensive about your choices. It makes you seek
advice from others and finally you end up in utter confusion. We all know that
realities impose limits on us and force us to be dubious on our capabilities
but this is how we have to navigate the complexities and hardships of life.
Sometimes we have to remind ourselves to keep our focus clear and have faith in
our efforts and efficiency. There’s no other way round.
Stop Comparing Yourself with Achievers
Never
think that your achievements are too small to be proud of. Comparison Kills! When
you compare your achievements and success to other people’s there will always
be a great number ahead of you. If you have completed a half marathon today,
there will be hundreds to have completed the full one on the same day so
there’s no point in falling prey to this endless cycle of comparison. Set your
own benchmark, take baby steps and be proud of your progress. There will be
many who progress faster than you but let's never forget- life is not a race; life
is a joyride and everyone has their own pace and adventures. Challenge Your Comfort Zone to go beyond your limits and explore the infinite possibilities within you. Keep moving ahead,
no matter how slow it is, and just impress you at every milestone.
Human life is full of challenges and problems and they can never overpower you till
you let them reside in your inner self. We all know that ships never sink due
to the water around them; they sink when the water gets into them. So, the choice is yours- would you let the water of insecurities and fear get into the ship of your life OR you will explore and utilize the powers within you?
Be
unstoppable, be unrelenting and be powerful!
