Your Next Step

Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi
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Welcome! Your Next Step is a Pakistan-based Urdu podcast about growth, ambition, ideas, and the world around us. Hosted by Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi, each episode explores powerful ideas, real-world stories, technology, artificial intelligence, business, money, mindset, and life—with practical insights you can actually use. No unnecessary noise. No empty motivation. Just ideas and perspectives to help you think differently, make better decisions, and take your next step. 🎙️ New episode every Monday at 7 o'clock in the morning. Insha'Allah.

  1. 3d ago

    The Comparison Trap: سب کچھ ہے، پھر بھی خوش کیوں نہیں؟

    کیا سوشل میڈیا آپ کی خود اعتمادی چھین رہا ہے؟ دوسروں کی کامیابیوں سے مسلسل موازنہ آپ کو اپنی زندگی سے غیر مطمئن کر سکتا ہے۔ اس قسط میں جانیے کہ ہم اس موازنے کے جال میں کیوں پھنس جاتے ہیں اور سات دن کے ایک عملی تجربے سے اپنی خود اعتمادی اور اپنی ترقی پر توجہ کیسے بہتر بنا سکتے ہیں۔ Everyone seems to be moving ahead. So why does your own life suddenly feel like it's falling behind? A friend lands a dream job. Someone your age buys a new car. Another person travels the world or seems to have the perfect life. You keep scrolling—and without even realizing it, you start questioning your own progress. Welcome to the comparison trap. In this episode of Your Next Step Podcast, Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi explores how social media comparisons can quietly affect your self-confidence, distort your perception of success, and leave you feeling that you're never doing enough. Drawing on psychological research, we uncover why we compare ourselves with others, how the constant exposure to other people's achievements can affect our well-being, and why reaching one goal often leaves us chasing another. But here's the real problem: you're comparing your entire life with someone else's highlight reel. So, how do you break the cycle? Discover a practical seven-day social media audit to identify your comparison triggers, clean up your feed, reduce mindless scrolling, and start measuring your progress against your past self—not someone else's timeline. Because someone else's success doesn't make you a failure. And you don't need to be ahead of everyone else to be proud of how far you've come. Stop comparing. Start growing. Take your next step. 🎙️ Your Next Step Podcast with Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi. No noise. No fluff. Just ideas that move you forward. Listen and follow for more: https://podfollow.com/your-next-step Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ijazahmedlodhi/

  2. Oct 12

    How Professionals Use AI? | مصنوعی ذہانت سب کے پاس ہے، آپ دوسروں سے آگے کیسے نکلیں گے

    اس قسط میں جانیں کہ اصل برتری صرف مصنوعی ذہانت استعمال کرنے میں نہیں، بلکہ بہتر سوال کرنے، سوچنے، فیصلہ کرنے، تخلیق کرنے اور عمل کرنے میں ہے۔ ایک سادہ اصول کے ذریعے سمجھیں کہ مصنوعی ذہانت کے دور میں اپنی انفرادیت اور برتری کیسے برقرار رکھی جا سکتی ہے۔ ChatGPT has changed everything. But what happens when everyone has access to the same power? In Episode 21 of Your Next Step, Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi explores the next big question of the AI era: If everyone can use ChatGPT, how do you stand out? AI can help us research faster, write better, generate ideas, analyze information, and complete tasks that once took hours. But as AI becomes more accessible, simply knowing how to use it will no longer be enough. The real advantage will come from something deeper: how you think, the questions you ask, the decisions you make, your ability to challenge AI’s answers, your creativity, and most importantly, your ability to turn ideas into action. Drawing on recent research from the OECD and the International Labour Organization, this episode explores how AI is changing the workplace—and why the future may belong not to those who use AI the most, but to those who know when to use it, when to question it, and when to think for themselves. You’ll discover a simple framework to stay ahead in an AI-powered world: Question → Understand → Decide → Create → Act Because when everyone has the same technology, technology itself no longer makes you different. What you do with it does. The question is no longer “What can ChatGPT do for me?” It’s: “What can I do with AI that I couldn’t do before?” And even more importantly: “If everyone around me has the same AI, what makes me different?” 🎙️ Your Next Step with Ijaz Ahmed LodhiIdeas, habits, and real-life stories for people who want to think better, work smarter, and take their next step. Listen and follow for more: https://podfollow.com/your-next-step Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ijazahmedlodhi/

  3. Oct 5

    “کیا آپ کا ماضی آپ کے مستقبل کو کنٹرول کر رہا ہے؟ ” | Five Ways To Work On Your Future

    کیا آپ کا ماضی آپ کے مستقبل کا فیصلہ کر سکتا ہے؟ اس قسط میں جانیں کہ ماضی کی ناکامیاں، غلطیاں اور تلخ تجربات  آپ کی زندگی کی سمت کیوں طے نہیں کرتے، اور محدود سوچ سے نکل کر ایک بہتر مستقبل کیسے بنایا جا سکتا ہے۔ Can your past really decide your future? Your past may have shaped you—but it doesn’t have to define you. In this episode of Your Next Step Podcast, Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi explores how past failures, mistakes, rejection, criticism, and painful experiences can quietly shape the way we see ourselves—and influence the choices we make about our future. Drawing on psychological research, including Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset and the Pygmalion Effect, this episode reveals how our beliefs and expectations can influence our actions, confidence, and potential. You’ll also hear the inspiring story of Oprah Winfrey, whose difficult past didn’t become the limit of her future. Most importantly, this episode goes beyond motivation. You’ll discover 5 practical steps to challenge limiting beliefs, rebuild confidence, change the way you see your past, and start making better decisions for your future. If you’ve ever thought “I’ve made too many mistakes,” “I’m not good enough,” or “My past has already ruined my chances,” this episode is for you. Your past is a chapter of your story—not necessarily the ending. 🎙 In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why your past doesn’t have to define your future• How limiting beliefs shape your decisions• What the Growth Mindset teaches us about failure• How the Pygmalion Effect shows the power of expectations• What Oprah Winfrey’s journey teaches us about overcoming adversity• 5 practical ways to break free from the past• How to rebuild confidence and create lasting personal growth Your past may explain where you came from. It doesn’t have to decide where you go next. Listen and follow for more: https://podfollow.com/your-next-step Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ijazahmedlodhi/

  4. Sep 28

    “کیا آپ اپنا وقت دوسروں کے حوالے کر چکےہیں؟” | Why Highly Successful People Protect Their Time

    ہم اکثر سمجھتے ہیں کہ کامیابی کے لیے زیادہ سے زیادہ مصروف رہنا ضروری ہے، لیکن حقیقت یہ ہے کہ کامیاب لوگ اپنے وقت کو بھرنے کے بجائے اس کی حفاظت کرتے ہیں۔ اس قسط میں ہم جانیں گے کہ وقت کی حدود مقرر کرنا، گہری توجہ کے ساتھ کام کرنا، غیر ضروری کاموں کو ’’نہیں‘‘ کہنا اور اپنے بہترین اوقات کو اہم کاموں کے لیے محفوظ رکھنا کیوں ضروری ہے۔ ساتھ ہی یہ بھی دیکھیں گے کہ مصنوعی ذہانت سے بچنے والے وقت کو صحیح جگہ استعمال کرکے اپنی ترقی اور مستقبل کو کیسے بہتر بنایا جا سکتا ہے۔ کیونکہ کامیابی صرف زیادہ کام کرنے کا نام نہیں، بلکہ اپنے بہترین وقت کو صحیح کام کے لیے استعمال کرنے کا نام ہے۔ Why do highly successful people protect their time? Because being busy is not the same as making progress. In this Episode of Your Next Step, host Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi explores why successful people treat their time—and especially their best hours—as one of their most valuable assets. We often believe that productivity means filling every hour with tasks, answering every message, accepting every request, and staying constantly available. But real progress often requires the opposite: setting time boundaries, protecting deep focus, and learning when to say no. In this episode, we explore: Why being busy does not always mean being productive How time boundaries protect your most valuable hours Why constant interruptions damage focus and mental performance The hidden cost of switching between tasks How deep work can help you accomplish more with less distraction Why saying “no” is an essential success skill Bill Gates’ “Think Week” and the importance of protected thinking time How artificial intelligence can save time—and why that saved time needs to be used wisely A simple 7-day experiment to improve your focus and productivity Practical ways to take control of your time instead of allowing others to control it The goal is not to do more things. It is to spend your best time on the right things. If you constantly feel busy but struggle to make meaningful progress, this episode may change the way you think about time, productivity, focus, and success. Your time is limited. Your attention is even more valuable. Protect both. 🎙️ Your Next Step with Ijaz Ahmed LodhiA Pakistan-based Urdu podcast about personal growth, mindset, technology, artificial intelligence, business, finance, and practical ideas for moving forward. Listen and follow for more: https://podfollow.com/your-next-step Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ijazahmedlodhi/

  5. Sep 21

    “اگر آپ نے اے آئی کے ساتھ کام کرنا نہیں سیکھا تو آپ پیچھے رہ جائیں گے ” | How to Use AI to Stay Ahead in Your Career | AI Skills & Future of Work

    مصنوعی ذہانت ہمارے کام کرنے، سیکھنے اور پیشہ ورانہ زندگی کے انداز کو تیزی سے بدل رہی ہے۔ لیکن کیا مصنوعی ذہانت ہماری ملازمتیں ختم کر دے گی، یا اصل خطرہ ان لوگوں سے پیچھے رہ جانا ہے جو اسے بہتر طریقے سے استعمال کرنا جانتے ہیں؟ اس قسط میں مصنوعی ذہانت کے روزگار پر اثرات، اس سے جڑی عام غلط فہمیوں اور ان انسانی صلاحیتوں پر بات کی گئی ہے جو مستقبل میں بھی اہم رہیں گی۔ ساتھ ہی یہ بھی جانیں گے کہ مصنوعی ذہانت کو اپنے کام میں مؤثر انداز سے کیسے استعمال کیا جائے، اس کے نتائج کی جانچ کیوں ضروری ہے، اور مستقبل کے لیے اپنی مہارتوں کو کیسے مضبوط بنایا جائے۔ مستقبل میں کامیاب وہی ہوگا جو مصنوعی ذہانت سے مقابلہ کرنے کے بجائے اسے سمجھ کر اپنے کام کا حصہ بنانا سیکھے گا۔ Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, solve problems, and build careers. But does that mean AI will take our jobs? Or is the real risk falling behind people who know how to use AI effectively? In this episode of Your Next Step, Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi explores the impact of AI on careers, the biggest misconceptions about AI and jobs, and the human skills that remain valuable in an increasingly AI-powered world. You’ll discover why problem-solving, analytical thinking, adaptability, creativity, human understanding, decision-making, and deep expertise may matter more—not less—as AI becomes more capable. This episode also looks at research on AI-assisted work, including how AI can improve productivity while still producing mistakes when used without human judgment. Most importantly, you’ll learn five practical steps you can take to start using AI in your own work—whether you’re an employee, student, teacher, business owner, freelancer, or job seeker. You don’t need to be a technology expert or spend money on expensive courses. You need to understand where AI can help, learn how to ask better questions, verify its answers, and combine AI with skills that create real value. The future of work is changing. The question is not whether you should be afraid of AI. The question is: how will you adapt? 🎙️ Listen to Episode 18 of Your Next Step and discover how to use AI to stay relevant, improve your productivity, and build stronger career skills in the future of work. Listen and follow for more: https://podfollow.com/your-next-step Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ijazahmedlodhi/

  6. Sep 14

    "کمائی بڑھی، خرچ کیوں بڑھ گیا؟" | You Earn More, But Why Aren't You Richer? Apply These 5 Simple Rules To Control Lifestyle Inflation

    آمدن بڑھنے کے باوجود بچت کیوں نہیں بڑھتی؟ اس قسط میں ہم طرزِ زندگی میں اضافے کے اس رجحان کو سمجھتے ہیں، جہاں آمدن بڑھتے ہی اخراجات بھی بڑھنے لگتے ہیں۔ جانیں کہ زیادہ کمانا ہمیشہ زیادہ دولت کیوں نہیں بناتا، ہم مسلسل نئی چیزوں کی خواہش میں کیوں مبتلا رہتے ہیں، اور اپنی مالی ترقی کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے کون سے پانچ عملی اصول اپنائے جا سکتے ہیں۔ اس کے ساتھ ایم سی ہیمر کی حیران کن کہانی اور ایک سادہ مالی تجربہ بھی اس قسط کو مزید دلچسپ بناتا ہے۔ What happens when your income goes up—but your savings don’t? You get a better phone, upgrade your car, eat out more often, subscribe to more services, and slowly turn yesterday’s luxuries into today’s necessities. Your lifestyle improves, but somehow, financial stress doesn’t disappear. In this episode of Your Next Step Podcast, we explore Lifestyle Inflation—the often-overlooked cycle where increasing income leads to increasing spending, leaving little room for real financial progress. We’ll break down why earning more doesn’t automatically make you wealthier, how hedonic adaptation keeps us chasing the next upgrade, and why inflation and lifestyle inflation are two very different forces. You’ll also hear a real-world story involving rapper M.C. Hammer, take part in a simple spending experiment, and learn five practical rules to prevent every salary increase from becoming another monthly expense. Most importantly, this episode will challenge the way you measure financial success. Because having a higher income is one thing. Keeping more of it—and turning it into financial freedom—is another. If your income is growing but your savings aren’t, this episode might make you look at your spending habits very differently. Your Next Step: Before your next upgrade, ask yourself: Am I improving my life—or simply increasing my lifestyle? Listen and follow for more: https://podfollow.com/your-next-step Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ijazahmedlodhi/

  7. Sep 7

    “لوگ کیا کہیں گے؟” | Too Afraid To Fail Or Be Judged? Here Are The 4 Steps To Break Free

    کیا آپ ناکامی سے ڈرتے ہیں یا اس بات سے کہ ناکام ہونے پر لوگ کیا کہیں گے؟ اس قسط میں ہم ناکامی کے خوف اور دوسروں کے فیصلوں کے خوف کے درمیان فرق کو سمجھتے ہیں، اور جانتے ہیں کہ لوگوں کی رائے کس طرح ہمیں نئے مواقع آزمانے، اپنے خیالات بیان کرنے اور زندگی میں اگلا قدم اٹھانے سے روک سکتی ہے۔ اس قسط میں ایک سادہ مشق اور چند عملی طریقوں کے ذریعے یہ جاننے کی کوشش کی گئی ہے کہ آپ کو اصل میں کس خوف نے روک رکھا ہے اور اس خوف کے باوجود آگے کیسے بڑھا جا سکتا ہے۔ سب سے اہم سوال یہ ہے: اگر کسی کو معلوم ہی نہ ہوتا کہ آپ کامیاب ہوئے یا ناکام، تو کیا آپ پھر بھی وہ قدم اٹھاتے جس سے آج ڈر رہے ہیں؟ Are you afraid of failure—or afraid of what people will say if you fail? Sometimes, the biggest thing holding us back isn’t failure itself. It’s the fear of being judged, criticized, laughed at, or seen as unsuccessful by the people around us. In this episode of Your Next Step Podcast, we explore the important difference between fear of failure and fear of judgment—two fears that can quietly keep you from taking risks, pursuing opportunities, sharing your ideas, starting something new, or simply taking the next step in your life. You’ll discover: • Why fear of failure can make you focus more on avoiding mistakes than pursuing success• How the fear of other people’s opinions can become an even bigger obstacle• Why being judged by others can create intense psychological pressure• The dangerous difference between saying “I failed” and “I am a failure”• How to identify which fear is actually holding you back• A simple exercise to uncover the real reason behind your hesitation• Practical ways to stop letting other people’s opinions control your decisions• How to take small risks, build courage, and move forward despite fear Most importantly, this episode challenges you to ask yourself one powerful question: If nobody knew whether you succeeded or failed, would you still take the step you’re afraid to take? Because failure can teach you something. But the fear of being judged can stop you from trying in the first place. Listen to this episode and discover how to stop living according to “لوگ کیا کہیں گے؟” and start making decisions based on where you want your life to go. Your next step might be waiting on the other side of fear. Listen and follow for more:: https://podfollow.com/your-next-step Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ijazahmedlodhi/

  8. Aug 31

    اپنے جذبات کو قابو میں کیسے رکھیں؟ | Struggling With Emotional Control? Learn How To Respond, Not React | Urdu Podcast

    What if your emotions aren’t the problem—but the way you respond to them is? A single message can ruin your mood. One comment can shake your confidence. A small event can keep your mind racing for hours. And before you know it, anger, fear, anxiety, or sadness is making decisions for you. In this episode of Your Next Step Podcast, we explore why emotions can feel so powerful, why we often overreact, and why emotional regulation is not about suppressing your feelings or pretending everything is fine. You’ll learn how to: • Understand what your emotions are really trying to tell you• Recognize the difference between a situation and the story your mind creates around it• Create a pause between feeling and reacting• Stop suppressing emotions and start processing them• Identify what may be hiding underneath anger, anxiety, or sadness• Stay grounded when emotions become overwhelming• Respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively• Build greater emotional strength and self-control You cannot always choose what you feel. But you can learn to choose what you do with those feelings. Don’t let your emotions control you. Learn to understand them, regulate them, and choose your next step. 🎙️ Your Next Step Podcast with Ijaz Ahmed LodhiPractical ideas for personal growth, self-improvement, mindset, and a better life. Listen and follow for more:: https://podfollow.com/your-next-step Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ijazahmedlodhi/ Episode 16 - https://podfollow.com/your-next-step

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Welcome! Your Next Step is a Pakistan-based Urdu podcast about growth, ambition, ideas, and the world around us. Hosted by Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi, each episode explores powerful ideas, real-world stories, technology, artificial intelligence, business, money, mindset, and life—with practical insights you can actually use. No unnecessary noise. No empty motivation. Just ideas and perspectives to help you think differently, make better decisions, and take your next step. 🎙️ New episode every Monday at 7 o'clock in the morning. Insha'Allah.

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  • Creator
    Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ijaz Ahmed Lodhi
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