Hussam Atef Elkhatib's Blog, page 2
May 6, 2018
The Book Star-Ratings
Star-ratings are like a teacher grading a topic, I thought to myself. One star would be like giving the writer 20%, and a 5-star is like giving them 100%.
To give a 5-Star is an encouragement to keep doing well. A 4-Star should be the worst someone ever gets, I thought.
If my star-rating for someone were to go down, I'd stop reading and mention something to them in private. Thus, my star-rating wouldn't go any lower.
Once I almost thought of giving a book 3-Star, that's just how it was. But then I imagined people saying, why did you even keep reading? So, I made it a habit to stop at four at the worst. That is like an 80%, which is not too good if you ask me.
Stars should be an embracement, not a scolding, I also thought. But then, some people might feel differently about this approach. It's like praising in public and criticizing in private. But then, this is not Corporate Management, someone might say.
Most likely, I thought, probably no one meant to criticize anyone, just an opinion they wanted to share. So, I thought I'd also share mine, wouldn't you agree?
Just a thought that I wanted to share. All the best to all, and thanks for reading.
To give a 5-Star is an encouragement to keep doing well. A 4-Star should be the worst someone ever gets, I thought.
If my star-rating for someone were to go down, I'd stop reading and mention something to them in private. Thus, my star-rating wouldn't go any lower.
Once I almost thought of giving a book 3-Star, that's just how it was. But then I imagined people saying, why did you even keep reading? So, I made it a habit to stop at four at the worst. That is like an 80%, which is not too good if you ask me.
Stars should be an embracement, not a scolding, I also thought. But then, some people might feel differently about this approach. It's like praising in public and criticizing in private. But then, this is not Corporate Management, someone might say.
Most likely, I thought, probably no one meant to criticize anyone, just an opinion they wanted to share. So, I thought I'd also share mine, wouldn't you agree?
Just a thought that I wanted to share. All the best to all, and thanks for reading.
April 26, 2018
We Are What We Know
We are what we know. That's because we go by what we think. The way we subconsciously analyze things can alter our feelings in the split of a second.
We view surroundings with a vision that reflects our emotions, a mirror of how we inherently think. That's the reason we like, dislike, admire, get disappointed and all else.
To change what we do, we should modify our way of thinking. It's all about the type of knowledge we have, and the rest is only a reflection. A thought that traversed through and I wanted to share. With all the best.
We view surroundings with a vision that reflects our emotions, a mirror of how we inherently think. That's the reason we like, dislike, admire, get disappointed and all else.
To change what we do, we should modify our way of thinking. It's all about the type of knowledge we have, and the rest is only a reflection. A thought that traversed through and I wanted to share. With all the best.
April 12, 2018
The Art of Thinking
Very humbled to share a touching review of my latest book, Who Are We: Seeing Ourselves through the Eyes of One Another. Also, grateful to Dr. Gabriel Constans for taking the time to write it and making the efforts to post it.
https://gabrielconstans.wordpress.com...
https://gabrielconstans.wordpress.com...
March 3, 2018
The Story of All of Us
And who are you?
A mixture of all of you.
When were you born?
Throughout all the ages.
How could have that become?
It's just a fate,
A fate of all of us,
Especially those who look deeper.
Should we work together,
We'll climb up all the mountains.
They're just barriers,
And we have the key.
That's the story,
Of all of us,
We could make it,
If we look a little deeper...
A mixture of all of you.
When were you born?
Throughout all the ages.
How could have that become?
It's just a fate,
A fate of all of us,
Especially those who look deeper.
Should we work together,
We'll climb up all the mountains.
They're just barriers,
And we have the key.
That's the story,
Of all of us,
We could make it,
If we look a little deeper...
December 20, 2017
People and Communications
In the midst of life commotions, it remains of the essence to communicate. Holidays are special occasions, and so are certain events for different people. A gesture sometimes suffices, and so does a card or a post on social media. A thought I wanted to share. Wishing the best to everyone all the time. Please be merry. Godspeed!
December 5, 2017
Happy Holidays to All
With the end of the year approaching and various holidays coming down upon us, wanted to take a brief moment to reminisce, contemplate, and wish everyone the best.
It is a blessing to be thankful. It's also humbling to detect positives through the hardships, find an enjoyment in the benevolent endeavors we seek, and thus, be grateful.
Whether we're readers or writers, we are creatures of honor. We see through one another by what we read and communicate through what we say and write. That's how we know each of us deeply cares.
Let us commence a new year full of love and devotion to making things better. Let us wish one another the best and really mean it, as in act upon it.
It is in us to be nice, cordial, and kind. That's our innate nature. Let us proceed with peace, learn to forgive, and most importantly, take wisdom from our past rather than dwell.
Happy holidays to all, best regards, and may God bless!
It is a blessing to be thankful. It's also humbling to detect positives through the hardships, find an enjoyment in the benevolent endeavors we seek, and thus, be grateful.
Whether we're readers or writers, we are creatures of honor. We see through one another by what we read and communicate through what we say and write. That's how we know each of us deeply cares.
Let us commence a new year full of love and devotion to making things better. Let us wish one another the best and really mean it, as in act upon it.
It is in us to be nice, cordial, and kind. That's our innate nature. Let us proceed with peace, learn to forgive, and most importantly, take wisdom from our past rather than dwell.
Happy holidays to all, best regards, and may God bless!
December 4, 2017
People, Pride, and Emotions
We're liable to encounter those who rebel against the norms. The perception of a situation depends on how people observe it. People are creatures of dignity. As such, they take pride in their heritage.
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December 3, 2017
Seeing Ourselves through the Eyes of One Another
Piety does not necessarily refer to being religious, but rather accepting what happens as fate.
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November 28, 2017
Moralities for Life: Thoughts and Behaviors Justified
Strong feelings usually emerge when a drastic event affects someone dear or something valued. However, people react differently to the same influence. Commonly, effective decisions originate from within the person at their own free will.
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