Azim Jamal speaks to the Youth (14th December 2006)

Azim Jamal is a leading inspirational speaker and an international best-selling author who was born in Tanzania and educated in Kenya, the U.K. and Canada. He made his life-changing career switch from "accounting for business" to "accounting for life" during a soul-stirring experience while volunteering in the developing world. Overcome by the plight of homeless refugees in war-torn areas of the world, he vowed to make a difference in people's lives. Since then, Azim has been spreading his unique, thought-provoking message in becoming a Corporate Sufi - one who can achieve material abundance through spiritual abundance. Over one million people worldwide have heard his inspiring words and his work has received accolades from leading thinkers including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, and Dr. Ken Blanchard. Hence, The Gavel Club in collaboration with Ismaili Youth and Sports Committee and the Eastern Council were fortunate to have him speak to the youths of the jamat between the ages of 13 to 25 on 14th December, 2006 at the Darkhana Jamatkhana Hall. Azim briefed the youths based on one of his books, ‘Seven Steps to Lasting Happiness’ incorporating the youth affairs in present in our jamat today. Step 1: Discover yourself Step 2: Maintain positive attitudes Step 3: Hone your life skills Step 4: Build healthy relationships Step 5: Let ethics and values be your guide Step 6: Awaken your spirituality Step 7: Enjoy the ride Tips to the youths: - “Aim for the moon. Even if you miss, you will be amongst the stars” - Give of yourself more and you will stand out in the jamat - Know what you want and why - Happiness is not a set of circumstances; it is a set of attitudes - Less is more. Eliminate insignificant activities - Ismaili Youth-Connections Gavel Club