into Arabic, and discuss them with her.

Because I could not afford professional translation services, I decided to search for the articles myself and teach myself how to translate them.

That experience became my first true window into the international research community beyond the boundaries of the classroom.

Over time, I began helping colleagues locate and translate research papers for a modest fee. Later, professor required us to obtain full-text studies published within the previous five years.

This presented yet another challenge, as most of those studies were available only through paid academic databases.

Then came one of the most fortunate coincidences of my academic life.

While working on a computer inside the library, I noticed that a web browser had been left open. When I searched for the articles I needed, I discovered that they could be downloaded directly.

Only later did I learn that the library subscribed to a large number of international academic databases.

Through my membership, I was able to access those resources, send the articles to my library account, and then forward them to my personal email.

A whole new world suddenly became accessible.

From that moment on, I no longer searched for information only on library shelves—I searched for it across the world.

Through extensive reading, translation, and continuous learning, I gradually developed the ability to think like a researcher rather than simply translating the work of others.

My knowledge expanded across multiple disciplines within sports science, and obtaining and translating academic research became both a source of experience.

Eventually, I earned my doctoral degree.

At the time, I believed my journey in research would end with the completion of my dissertation.

But then I discovered another world entirely: scientific conferences.

While browsing the internet one day, I learned about academic conferences and the requirements for participating in them.

I began studying their standards and expectations.

Soon, I invited several fellow doctoral researchers to collaborate on research projects and submit papers to conferences.

The journey began in Jordan, then Kuwait, and continued far beyond that.

Over the years, I participated in more than twenty scientific conferences, published thirteen research papers, and received three international awards in the field of sports research.

Because of the continued shortage of specialized literature in Sports Management, I also authored eleven books in the field, most of them in collaboration with distinguished professors and colleagues.

Looking back today, I realize that my greatest achievements were not the master’s degree, the doctorate, or even the awards. They were the skills I acquired while trying to overcome what I did not have.

After a journey that has now spanned more than twenty-two years, I can say with complete honesty:

Take advantage of every opportunity to learn, work, and grow, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. To every researcher and student, I strongly encourage you to expand your reading beyond the references available in your university library, especially if those resources are outdated.

I also highly recommend exploring international academic databases and staying connected with global research, particularly studies published in English.

Most importantly, learn more than one language. Language is not merely a communication tool—it is a gateway to new worlds of knowledge. And never allow limited resources to become an excuse. Instead, let them become a reason to learn, adapt, and overcome challenges.

In sharing this story, I do not claim to be extraordinary or heroic. I am simply continuing to open a window into a personal journey that has lasted many years, hoping that somewhere within it another researcher, student, or dreamer may find something useful.

To be continued…