Why Pakistanis fail to become billionaires

Summary

• In other words, how can people take their success to the next level?
• After exchanging introductions, I told Dr Anil that I was from Pakistan, that millions of people followed me on social media, and that I had travelled to Baku for the launch of my book.
• Dr Anil then explained that the people accompanying him were already billionaires.

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I am currently in Baku, Azerbaijan, where my book has been translated into Azerbaijani. Yesterday, a grand ceremony was held at the University of Languages, attended by members of parliament, professors, university rectors, educationists, and our State Minister. This morning, before going down for breakfast, I offered my usual prayer: “O Allah, bless my day with goodness and prosperity.” Within minutes, I received what felt like an answer to that prayer.

As I headed towards the lift, I noticed a gentleman standing outside. I smiled and said, “Good morning!” Then I initiated a conversation by asking where he was from. He told me that he was from India and had travelled to Baku to attend a workshop. When I asked about its subject, his answer immediately caught my attention.

He explained that millionaires, billionaires, and even trillionaires from India had gathered for a workshop focused on moving from one level of wealth to the next: how to progress from being a millionaire to a billionaire, and from a billionaire to a trillionaire. In other words, how can people take their success to the next level?

I asked who was conducting the workshop. He replied, “Dr Anil Balachandran.” Just then, the lift doors opened, and a gentleman in his forties appeared. My companion introduced him as Dr Anil himself.

After exchanging introductions, I told Dr Anil that I was from Pakistan, that millions of people followed me on social media, and that I had travelled to Baku for the launch of my book. He immediately invited me to join him for breakfast so that we could talk.

During our conversation, Dr Anil asked me an interesting question: “How many of your fans and followers are millionaires? How many are billionaires? And how many are still striving to achieve success?”

I admitted that I did not have precise data. However, I had heard many success stories, and numerous people quietly supported my foundation and charitable initiatives.

Dr Anil then explained that the people accompanying him were already billionaires. Surprised, I asked, “If they are already billionaires, what are they doing here? What do they still need to learn?”

He smiled and replied, “They want to move to the next level.”

I asked him what he taught. He explained that he had started nine businesses throughout his life, experiencing both success and failure. Over time, he had transformed these experiences into training programmes and workshops.

This made me reflect on an important reality: many people achieve success without fully understanding how they achieved it. Very few can identify the principles behind their success, turn their experiences into a practical formula, and teach those principles to others. Achieving success is one thing; understanding its underlying causes and explaining how it can be replicated is an entirely different skill.

Another scene during breakfast made me think deeply. Breakfast had begun at seven in the morning. Having travelled to numerous countries, I have observed that breakfast is often available by 6:30 a.m. People in many societies wake up early, learn new things, and begin working towards their goals. Meanwhile, many Pakistanis appear more interested in enjoying their sleep than starting their day with purpose.

As we sat at the breakfast table, Dr Anil introduced me to his followers as Qasim Ali Shah, a well-known Pakistani motivational speaker with millions of social media followers. One of the participants responded with genuine surprise and respect. His reaction made me realise how much value people in that environment placed on knowledge, personal development, and positive thinking.