By means of this first post would like to mention that this blog site is for preachers and seekers of motivation.In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives each one of us look forward for that shot of motivation and inspiration to re-energize ourselves in order to carry on our daily chores. With lessons learnt from numerous self help and motivational best sellers let us prepare ourselves to embark on the journey towards fulfillment.
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Decomposing a Creative work environment
Is your work environment creative?
Decomposition of a creative work environment is an insight inspired from Austin Kleon’s book Steal like an Artist.
In his book the author mentions the two parts of his creative work environment.
One part is the analog environment with notebooks, writing pads, markers, pens etc. where all the actual thinking happens.
The second part is the digital environment wherein the use of social media, computer, printer etc are allowed to showcase the creative art.
The whole idea of planning in analog and printing in digital resonated with me. I feel this would be the perfect recipe for a good work environment.
For a similar insight from the same book, please visit:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/progressive-emulation-for-new-art/
To know more about the author please visit:
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The Art of Judging Strangers
Daily writing promptDescribe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.The art of judging strangers is a very rare skill thus making this a very difficult task. Over the past few weeks I have tried learning about this skill from Malcolm Gladwell’s best selling book.
In his book Talking to Strangers, the author Malcolm Gladwell encourages us to use the same standards of judging strangers with ourselves as well, as mentioned below”
“We think we can easily see into the hearts of others based on the flimsiest of clues. We jump at the chance to judge strangers. We would never do that to ourselves, of course. We are nuanced and complex and enigmatic. But the stranger is easy. If I can convince you of one thing in this book, let it be this: Strangers are not easy.”
Talking to Strangers – Malcolm Gladwell
Thus next time around when you talk to strangers be mindful of judging them with the right measurement criteria in order to accept or discard them as friends in your life..
To know more about Malcolm Gladwell and his work, please visit this link:
If you have not already grab a copy of this book today.
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FIVE things for a HAPPY LIFE
Which are those five things that lead to happiness?
Five things for a happy life have been enlisted below based on my own experience. These when practiced regularly can lead to a fulfilling life.
These five things, listed below, is what I have learnt from books and validated from my personal experience.
- Run your own race -> NOT COMPARING with OTHERS and doing your BEST at WHAT you are passionate about.
- Being Optimistic -> Having full FAITH in GOD, TRUST the value system indeed works and hence be PATIENT with whatever we have.
- Stay away from Negative people -> TURNING a DEAF EAR to NEGATIVITY and NEGATIVE PEOPLE and maintain self belief.
- Remove the worry habit -> Overcoming FEAR by looking at FEAR eye to eye.
- Power of self compassion -> Being GOOD with Oneself if you have done my BEST, EXPECTING nothing in RETURN.
In addition to this if you want to remain in flow by doing the work that you love, adhere to these five principles.
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Inculcate Grit in school children
Why encourage Grit in school children?
Inculcate grit in school children by encouraging the process of solving problems rather than grades as an end product is the tip that I would give any school. This is what I learnt in my high school.
This insight inspired from Thomas Sterner’s book reflects on the same topic and is a great reminder to schools who stress on the grading system.
A similar insight on how schools can improve can be found in this insight:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/two-things-all-great-schools-teach/
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Extending Familial Genealogy to Art
Familial Genealogy extended to Art
Extending familial genealogy to art is a fascinating insight inspired from the book Steal Like an Artist.
The author states that just as we inherit qualities of both father and mother in our personality, similarly new ideas leading to creation of new art can be inspired or emulated from the foundation of existing great art.
A true artist is an admirer of great work and feels inspired by the existing body of work to create new art based on this foundation.
This insight has been mentioned below:
For another insight from the same book, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/progressive-emulation-for-new-art/
To know more about the author Austin Kleon and his work, please visit this link:
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Why is Power of Now a must read?
In this blog post I will let you know why the book The Power of Now a must read for all.
This book is a constant reminder that the only thing we can control is the current moment.
It wonderfully inspires us to focus on the present rather than repenting on the past or worrying about the unknown future.
Focusing on the present moment is know to drive away anxiety, stress and improves our immune system.
The state of NO MIND is a very powerful concept I have learnt from this book. This is indeed required in the hustle and bustle of modern life as mentioned in this post.
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-state-of-no-mind-for-enlightenment/
If you have not already read this book, I highly encourage you to grab a copy of the book today.
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Render the service of Motivation
The job that I would do for free is to render the service of motivation.
Motivation is the single MOST POSITIVE EMOTION that gives us hope and optimism to lead our lives in a meaningful manner. This motivates us to think that the future would be bright for all of us.
To MOTIVATE the most important criteria is to ACT.
Hence whenever you get a chance, motivate people around you and serve those who serve others.
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For the love of Team Sport
Though Olympics itself is a lesson in itself I follow soccer and hockey Olympic matches the most, for the love of team sport.
Both hockey and soccer that I love are both team sports.Team sports are characterized by high performing and trusting teams. When you experience the team in action, you realize the value of working and being successful as a group.
The more I watch and admire soccer and hockey the more I admire the following insight from Simon Sinek:
Finally few other inspiring insights from Simon Sinek, on high performing teams and how trust plays a key role in developing world beating soccer and hockey teams.
“A team is NOT a group of people who WORK TOGETHER.
A team is a group of people who TRUST each other”
For inspirational insights from Simon Sinek, please visit the below link:
https://www.benchmarkemail.com/blog/simon-sinek-quotes-will-change-your-business
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Progressive emulation for new Art
How can progressive emulation of great art lead to new art?
Progressive emulation for new Art is a wonderful and very illuminating insight shared by the author Austin Kleon in his book Steal like and Artist.
The fact that all artists are inspired by work of other artists and the fact that progressively emulating such work of art will eventually lead to new art resonated with me.
The following insight around the same topic elaborates on this topic and cautions her to emulate and not copy art.
For another interesting insight around art and artistry please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/fear-is-related-to-artistry/
For more details on the author Austin Kleon and his work, please visit this link:
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Role of Friction in Dopamine Detox
How can Friction help in Dopamine Detox?
Role of Friction in Dopamine Detox is very significant to reduce the “reward seeking” arousal effect.
The intent of this technique is to make the activity, that leads to the arousal, difficult to accomplish.
The following insight elaborates on the same and has been inspired from Thibaut Meurisse’s book.
For another similar insight around the same topic, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/benefits-of-dopamine-detox/
To know more about Thibaut Meurisse and his work, please visit the link:
