Lifestyle

How I Went From a Wheelchair to a 6-figure Online Business From Home

Published

4 years ago

November 25, 2021

Online and home-based businesses have become an influential alternative to the destabilized jobs market triggered by the rolling closures of the global pandemic.

When the option of working from home when the freedom of movement disappeared, savvy and hard-working entrepreneurs have been quick to embrace ways to make money online.

Australian online business entrepreneur Jaikishaan Sharma – the CEO of Sharmaatricks – believes the first thing to tackle when taking on a new form of business is to change the prevailing mindset that no longer holds significance.

“Our clients are people who want to take control and improve their lives and have real freedom to create their businesses. Staying motivated, being optimistic, and developing a mindset that is not trapped by outdated thinking is a priority,” Jaikishaan said.

The entrepreneur knows a thing or two about changing a mindset and facing down life-altering changes. Jaikishaan turned his own life around from being unemployed and wheelchair-bound for three years to not only walking but also becoming deeply entrenched as a leader in an 83,000-strong community of people building dynamic online businesses.

‘You Will Never Walk Again’

“After being told I may never walk again, I had to rethink everything in my life. I committed to making a profound mindset change to embrace high motivation, be goal-driven, and take on a series of lifestyle changes. Then I took my first steps both physically but also toward creating a home-based business through the online space. This business serves hard-working parents and others who want to run successful businesses from their home as a full-time career or even as a sideline while parenting,” he said.

Sharmaatricks is an educational resource that helps budding entrepreneurs to market creatively on social media platforms, develop and build businesses by attracting high-quality traffic as well as how to leverage pre-built tools such as automated email campaigns.

The operation also aims to connect home-based individuals into social media-based networks that have endless professional opportunities. These are networks where members are all involved in homegrown businesses using accessible and bespoke tools plus layers of informative tutorials, videos, and resources.

“When I finally took my first step in 2019 in front of the same doctors who told me I may never walk again, I decided to share my journey with everyone and wrote my first free guide on How to Change Your Mind. I also started Online Business Coaching where I helped hardworking people to start their own online businesses. The aim was to support them to work from home and make full-time to part-time income online,” Jaikishaan said.

Building A Community

Photo Credit: Melissa Hobbs

One of the foundations of Jaikishaan’s business model is to further develop the progressive and powerful community of web-based business people who are running lucrative operations grounded in his business systems and strategies, including wisdom sharing and implementing emotional intelligence.

“The purpose of this is to bring people in my community to spread digital space business thinking and build online entrepreneurs who are striving to run their online brands with modern strategies. We already have an amazing community of like-minded people all with one goal: to see each other succeed, and this can grow vigorously,” he said.

Sharmaatricks caught the interest of Forbes – America’s leading business magazine – that penned stories about his strategies. His philosophy and methods appeared in features about some of the world’s most interesting celebrities including actor Jim Carrey who fought depression and had grown up in a family that struggled with parental unemployment and debilitating health issues.

Forbes also aligned Jaikishaan’s business values with those of legendary stockbroker, master public speaker, and the best-selling author of The Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort. It was Belfort who coined the adage that ‘successful people are 100 percent convinced that they are masters of their destiny. They’re not creatures of circumstance, they create circumstance.’

Jaikishaan is a long-time admirer of the American success coach and best-selling self-help author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins, British author, former monk, and popular podcaster Jay Shetty as well as the millionaire sales trainer Grant Cardone. He believes that being part of the rat race dissuades people from leaping into entrepreneurship.

“Being on the workday treadmill can instill fear and overwhelm that strips many people of their innate drive to create their own business. Also, having to focus on one job all day every day can cause a lack of direction that may hold people back from taking that first step to making money online,” he said.

Own Your Own Time

He believes that online businesses deliver unique rewards which include low overheads and high margins, a 24/7 automated cycle, access to global markets as well as massive income and growth potentials. There is also the priceless bonus of time freedom and the ability to work anywhere in the world or become one of those vaunted species of businessperson – the digital nomad.

“More and more people are realizing that one of the best ways to build true wealth, enjoy real freedom, and to wake up every day feeling in full control of their life, is to start their own online business. I have gone from a wheelchair to my dream chair in a few short years. There are so many reasons why one should start digital businesses,” said Jaikishaan, who works from his home in Melbourne, Australia.

One common and potent fear among potential online entrepreneurs is an ingrained terror of technology and the speed at which it changes.

“Many people are convinced that making money online requires a Ph.D. in coding. They have little confidence in their ability to manage online techniques and strategies.

‘Setting up online is not technical at all these days. We have created our platform to include training that is available all day every day so when people need help it is a click of a mouse away. All our community has to do is to watch the appropriate video, follow the instructions and implement the system. It is as easy as that. No one has to disappear down a rabbit hole searching for a fix or further reading on a specific subject because it is readily available,” he added.

While information overwhelm is not unusual when exploring anything online, Jaikishaan recommends sticking with one program to prevent suffocating in endless blogs and courses with conflicting messages.

Another driving force supporting a move to online business is how the pandemic has illustrated a lack of job security. Some businesses quickly died while others thrived.

Among the biggest winners of the Covid crises have been online brands that require no physical contact as illustrated by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos whose wealth has grown exponentially.

“The concept of job security was exposed as an illusion. People were laid off or furloughed and businesses collapsed. Governments even in the richest countries cannot afford to support these losses.

“The pandemic made it clearer than ever before that people must harness their passion into an enterprise and the smartest avenue with the lowest start-up costs and highest margins is online. Traditional jobs and income – even from property investments that may now be devoid of tenants and unable to pay for themselves – are no longer reliable,” he said.

Lifestyle

When a Simple Gesture Turns a Difficult Day Around

Published

13 hours ago

March 13, 2026

Michelle Langton

Some days feel hard in ways that are difficult to explain. A person may be dealing with illness, stress, grief, or plain exhaustion, and even the smallest task can feel bigger than usual. From the outside, it may not always be clear what to do. Still, one thoughtful act can shift the mood of the whole day.

That idea is easy to miss in a busy world. People are used to quick texts, rushed check-ins, and good intentions that never quite turn into action. Yet the gestures people remember most are usually simple. A handwritten note. A meal that shows up at the right time. A small gift that says someone thought ahead.

These moments matter because they make a person feel less alone. They do not fix everything, but they change the emotional temperature. They soften the day. They create a pause in the middle of stress, and that pause can mean more than people expect.

Why Small Acts of Kindness Feel So Powerful

When someone is going through a rough patch, support works best when it feels easy to receive. That is part of why a thoughtful get well care package can stand out. It does not ask much from the person receiving it. It simply arrives with comfort, warmth, and a quiet message of care.

That message matters. According to the CDC, social isolation and loneliness are linked to serious physical and mental health risks. Feeling supported is not just emotionally nice; it plays a real role in overall well-being. A caring gesture can remind someone that they are still connected to others, even on a day when life feels narrow and heavy.

There is also something powerful about specific care. A generic “hope you feel better” may be appreciated, but a practical, thoughtful gesture tends to land differently. It shows attention. It tells the recipient that someone slowed down long enough to think about what might actually help.

That could mean comfort food, a cozy blanket, tea, soup, or a short note with the right words at the right time. It could also mean sending something that helps a person rest without making another decision. On difficult days, reducing stress is often just as meaningful as offering encouragement.

The emotional effect of that kind of support can last far beyond the moment itself. People may forget what was said in a hard week, but they usually remember how others made them feel. A kind gesture says, “You do not have to carry this day by yourself.” That feeling can last for a long time.

Thoughtful Support Works Better Than Big Support

One reason small gestures work so well is that they do not need to be dramatic. In fact, the best support is often the least complicated. It does not draw attention to itself. It does not demand a big response. It simply meets a need with care.

That makes a difference in both personal and professional settings. In families and friendships, thoughtful support builds trust. In business, it can strengthen relationships in a way that feels human instead of transactional. Clients, coworkers, and partners notice when kindness feels genuine.

A large gift can sometimes miss the mark if it feels too polished or too distant. A smaller gesture with a personal touch often feels more sincere. Timing matters too. The right support at the right moment will usually mean more than something larger that arrives late or feels generic.

Health experts also note that giving can benefit the person who offers support. Cleveland Clinic cites research showing that helping others can lower stress and support emotional well-being. That helps explain why kind gestures often feel meaningful on both sides. The person receiving care feels seen, and the person giving it gets to turn empathy into action.

There is another reason thoughtful support matters. Many people struggle to ask for help, especially when they are used to being dependable for everyone else. A gesture that arrives without pressure can break through that pattern. It gives the recipient permission to pause, rest, and accept care without having to explain or organize it.

That is often what turns a hard day around. Not a big speech. Not perfect timing. Just one clear sign that somebody noticed.

What People Remember After the Hard Part Passes

Most people do not remember every detail of a difficult season. They remember the moments that made it easier to breathe.

They remember the friend who sent something warm and comforting. They remember the colleague who checked in without making it awkward. They remember the family member who helped practically, rather than saying, “Let me know if you need anything” and leaving it at that.

Those moments stay with people because they feel personal. They show care in a form that can be felt right away. They also create a ripple effect. One act of kindness often inspires another, which is how support grows in families, teams, and communities.

That is what makes simple gestures so valuable. They are not small in impact, only small in scale. On a difficult day, that can be exactly what someone needs most.

The Gesture That Changes More Than a Moment

A hard day does not always call for a grand solution. Sometimes it calls for one thoughtful interruption, something warm, useful, and kind enough to remind a person they are not alone.

That is why small gestures matter so much. They bring comfort without noise. They create connections without pressure. They stay in a person’s memory long after the moment has passed. Whether it is a note, a meal, or a carefully chosen get well care package, the right gesture can do more than brighten a day. It can help someone feel cared for when they need it most.