Being motivated takes a lot of dedication and hard work, and to remain motivated in an ever challenging world can be quite a task, but that’s not the case for Zhariff Afandi.
While being in a position where life has challenged him from birth, Zhariff proves to the world that one can surf through life by focusing on what matters most regardless of your circumstances.
This psyched, upbeat, multiple award-winning entrepreneur, motivator, life coach, national youth icon and now author, has just released his latest book entitled, S.O.S, Surfing Out Stuff a Book of Growth and Guidance, and HealthToday had the privilege to meet the man who steadily defied expectations to learn what inspired him to journey through the road he’s taken and what makes him, him!
WE’LL START ON THE FUTURE AND WORK OURSELVES BACKWARDS IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND YOUR BEGINNING – HEALTHTODAY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE?
Well, at this very point in my life, my plans are to promote my book. I wish to promote the book to as many people as possible. I want to do more book tours locally, and overseas, and I would love to meet Oprah or Ellen, pass them my book and let the Universe take it from there.
WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO WRITING THIS BOOK?
Generally, I have always wanted to do a lot of things, but through all my to-do list, and new year resolutions, I have realised that it is best to focus on doing one thing at a time and doing what you love as well as loving what you do. I’ve done the rest so now, I’ve decided to embark on something new – getting published.
For the last 10 years, I have been giving talks and enrichment classes which were scaled out trainings, and signature programmes that ideally help people to discover the pathway to purpose – knowing one’s inner self – the body, mind and soul. But on the other hand, I love writing and I love creating content for videos, photography, and for the shows, I hosted on television and radio. Being a published author was calling my name out loud!
This story is from the March 2019 edition of Health Today Malaysia.
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