Drawing from his 30+ years of service in the Pakistan Air Force, over 3,000 flying hours, and his experience as a decorated fighter pilot, he explained that true success is built long before the decisive moment. Referring to the aerial engagement involving Indian pilot Abhinandan, he said many people believe the answer is “forty seconds” because that is roughly how long a missile may take to reach its target. In reality, he said, the correct answer is “ten years and forty seconds,” because those final seconds were made possible by years of training, planning, simulations, and disciplined practice. He also explained that everyone experiences one of two kinds of pain: “the pain of discipline” or “the pain of regret”. The pain of discipline is temporary, but the pain of regret can last a lifetime. Quoting the famous boxer Muhammad Ali, he said, “I hated every minute of training, but I said to myself, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” He also shared another quote: “I only start counting my sit-ups when they begin to hurt, because that’s when they count.” He concluded by encouraging young people to keep improving every day, reminding them that if they want something they have never had before, they must be willing to do something they have never done before.