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“LUCK” IS OFTEN JUST THE INEVITABLE RESULT OF SHEER PERSISTENCE. I recently came across this thought shared by Dr. @NTFabiano Fabiano X, and it resonated deeply with me. We often look at someone else's success and casually dismiss it with two words: “They got lucky!” But did they? This is particularly relevant for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) preparing for the USMLE and applying for the Residency Match. We often hear: “Oh, that candidate got lucky! They secured an observership at a residency program and eventually matched there.” But let's examine what that so-called LUCK actually looked like. Perhaps that candidate: - Scored 260+ on USMLE Step 2 CK. - Sent 500 carefully written, personalized emails seeking clinical opportunities, despite repeated rejections and silence. - Passed USMLE Step 3 to strengthen their application. - Finally secured an observership after months of persistence. - Demonstrated exceptional professionalism, clinical knowledge, humility, and dedication during the rotation. - Left such a strong impression that the Program Director and faculty genuinely believed this candidate would be an asset to their residency program. And we call THAT luck? What we see is the successful Match. What we don't see are the sleepless nights, hundreds of unanswered emails, sacrifices, disappointments, and extraordinary persistence behind it. Of course, luck, privilege, connections, and circumstances do matter. Not everyone begins from the same starting line, and hard work alone cannot guarantee success. But here's the lesson: 1. Hard work in the RIGHT direction is far more valuable than simply working hard without a strategy. 2. Preparation creates opportunities. Persistence increases your chances of finding them. Excellence helps you make the most of them. 3. Don't dismiss someone else's years of preparation as mere luck just to justify your own lack of effort. 4. Instead of envying someone's opportunity, study the work that made them ready for it. As the famous saying goes, “Fortune favors the bold.” To every IMG and USMLE aspirant: Keep learning. Keep improving. Keep reaching out. Keep knocking on doors. You cannot control every outcome, but you can control how prepared you are when an opportunity finally arrives. WHAT THE WORLD CALLS LUCK IS OFTEN YEARS OF HARD WORK THAT NOBODY SAW. #Match2027 #USMLE #MedTwitter

A striking finding from American Jewish voters! According to the AP-NORC poll, American Jews view Zohran Mamdani more favorably than Benjamin Netanyahu. 🔹 Mamdani: 44% favorable, 39% unfavorable (+5) 🔹 Netanyahu: 32% favorable, 59% unfavorable (−27) A powerful reminder that American Jews are not a monolith, and criticism of Netanyahu should never be confused with hostility toward Jewish Americans. Jewish identity and support for Netanyahu are not the same thing.

A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF MY FAVORITE AMERICAN JOURNALISTS — MEHDI HASAN! At a time when too many journalists are afraid to challenge power, @mehdirhasan has consistently shown what fearless, independent journalism looks like. I believe Democrats owe him at least some credit for the political awakening that contributed to their extraordinary midterm victories. His relentless pursuit of truth, his refusal to bow before powerful interests, and his willingness to ask questions others are too afraid to ask have earned my deepest admiration. He has never shied away from confronting: 🔷 Islamophobia and the normalization of anti-Muslim hatred. 🔶 The genocide in Gaza, the suffering of Palestinians, and the political leaders who have enabled or defended Israel's actions. 🔷 The failures of Democratic leadership, refusing to give politicians a free pass simply because they belong to one party. 🔷 The influence of powerful lobbying groups on both Democrats and Republicans. 🔷 Government failures, hypocrisy, and abuses of power, regardless of who occupies the White House. 🔶 Human rights violations across the world, including the repression and injustices in my home country, Pakistan. And perhaps what I admire most is that "he doesn't reserve his toughest questions for his political opponents. He challenges people on his own side, too". That is what journalism should be. As someone originally from Pakistan, I often wish my homeland had even one journalist currently living there who could speak with such independence, courage, and fearlessness without bowing to powerful circles. A journalist's job is not to comfort the powerful. It is to hold them accountable. Mehdi Hasan reminds us why independent journalism matters, especially when truth becomes politically inconvenient. I salute your courage, Mehdi Hasan. Keep asking the uncomfortable questions. Keep challenging the powerful. And never let anyone silence your voice.

𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗪𝗢𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: Pakistani-Americans are writing a new chapter in American public life. 🇺🇸🇵🇰 On Election Day 2026, Pakistani-American candidates won state legislative races from Connecticut to Nevada: ✅ Dr. Saud Anwar, re-elected to the Connecticut State Senate (District 3) ✅ Maryam Khan, elected to the Connecticut State Senate (District 2) ✅ Dr. Suleman Lalani, re-elected to the Texas House (District 76) ✅ Salman Bhojani, re-elected to the Texas House (District 92) ✅ Farooq Mughal, back in the Georgia House (District 105) ✅ Hanadi Nadeem, re-elected to the Nevada Assembly (District 34) ✅ Tarik Khan, re-elected to the Pennsylvania House (District 194) ⏳ Meriam Sabih, leading in Pennsylvania House District 131 They're physicians, attorneys, a nurse practitioner, a journalist and business leaders. Each of them is proof that our community doesn't just contribute to America. We help lead it. To every candidate who ran, and to the volunteers, donors and voters behind them: thank you. Representation like this inspires the next generation to step up and serve. Congratulations to all! 👏 #pakistaniamericans #Midterms2026 #appna #Democrats #AbdulElSayed