A broad discussion with Br Maarten Van Elst on the role of factors outside of our control on attaining Worldly Success; meritocracy and social mobility; Practical tips to effectively use Social Media; effects of the internet age on personal identity; whether self-discipline is overrated and the "Tony Robbins Islam" & more. Brother Maarten is the first guest to appear on the podcast for a second time. Find out more about Maarten at www.muslimfit.com

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Preview & Intro

06:10 How "make-able" is Worldly success

11:10 Studies on societal mobility and inequality

22:00 Self-Help & having a growth mindset

27:00 The role of religion and Qadr

33:30 Even the way you think is from Allah

36:30 Social Media pushes false expectations

44:20 Identity Crisis in the modern age?

48:30 Practical Tips to manage Social Media

56:30 Avoiding Negatively Comparing Ourselves

59:12 Br Maarten's closing remarks

Resources Mentioned in this episode: Ibn Abee Omar: https://www.ibnabeeomar.com/ 

Recorded in March 2021