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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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:
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Power of Social Media Notifications
How do social media notifications impact our focus?
Power of social media notifications is undeniable. This is the precise reason billions of dollars is being spent to understanding the art of hacking human focus.
As mentioned in the below insight dopamine driven reward seeking mechanism of the human brain has existed right from the caveman times.
It is this reward seeking mindset that is exploited by notifications at the detriment of human well being.
The intent of this blog post is to make you aware such that we all can guard against this exploitation and lead fulfilling lives.
Read this blog post to understand how to focus on mindfulness for dopamine detox.
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/mindfulness-for-dopamine-detox/
To know more about Thibaut Meurisse and his work please visit:
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The Art of Laughing regularly
Never look for a reason to laugh. The Art of laughing regularly is something you should practice on a regular basis.
Laughter is a RIGHT BRAIN SKILL that gives us a sense of PLAY and acts like a THERAPY. It has been proven by research that practicing to laugh regularly can help us stay healthy and improves our immune system.
Research has proven that unconditional laughter can help us stay healthy and fight anxiety in our lives.
Have you tried joining a laughter club? This insight will inspire you to do so.
For another similar interesting insight please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/smile-more-for-this-reason/
To know more about Dan Pink and his work, please visit this link:
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Have Guts be an Artist
Daily writing promptWhen you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up?Right from my childhood I have longed to be an artist. In this post I will inspire you to have guts to be an artist.
An artist is one who conquers the fear of lizard brain and challenges the status quo by taking his work very seriously.
I love both great sales people and theater artists since they have a lot in common. These are people who do not fear rejection and exhibit the right amount of tenacity to overcome all obstacles to showcase their work to the world.
This is one great insight from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin.
“An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it personally.”
And finally I will leave you with this insightful post:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-do-great-artists-make-us-uncomfortable/
To know more about Seth Godin, please visit this link:
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The Power of subtle Nudges
Why are Nudges important?
The power of subtle nudges and their significance to choice architects in influencing desired behavior has been wonderfully illustrated by the author Richard Thaler in his book Nudge.
The following insight inspired from the book sums up the definition of a well defined nudge and its impact in implementing a desired change.
As mentioned by the author it is the responsibility of a good choice architect to implement them in a manner that it subtle yet produces desired behavior in the most productive manner.
To know the power of default options in decision making please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-power-of-default-option/
To know more about the author and his work please visit:
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Inspired by Optimism
If I were to name a person who has most positively impacted my life it would be Simon Sinek. I have been highly inspired by his work around the following three aspects.
- Leadership and fulfillment -> He is the one who has started a movement to ensure everyone comes home fulfilled by the work they do in office since all of us have a right to be fulfilled.
2. Optimism is the single most important human emotion that no longer enhances our longevity but improves our immune system as well.
3. Infinite mindset -> His work in encouraging each of us develop an infinite mindset to face the challenges of life is indeed very inspiring.
Some more points to inspire you with optimism are as follows:
I would highly encourage you all to learn more about his work to feel inspired and motivated:
Read this blog post to know why I am a big fan of Simon.
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-has-simon-sinek-inspired-me/
Like me if you are searching for inspiration and motivation look no further.
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Conserve your Will Power
I would like to conserve my willpower since total willpower is limited.
Hence if I were to do something everyday it would be to conserve this super power.
Hence just as our muscles get tired this super power gets exhausted as well and hence needs to be handled with care.
Once handled with care it can lead to long lasting changes and fruitful results in our lives.
For another insight on the same please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-can-willpower-change-your-life/
To know more about Charles Duhigg and his work please visit:
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Be an Honest Trier
Are you an Honest Trier?
I am a big believer of focusing on the process rather than the end product. This is why I encourage you all to be an honest trier like me.
It is when we focus on things e can control and indulge in deliberate practice is when ordinary people can make extraordinary things happen.
As James Clear mentions 1% improvement everyday has a compounding effect. Read this insight on power of tiny gains..
https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvement
An honest trier puts in the hours to attain expertise rather than being obsessed with results.
Deliberate practice leads to mastery when we attain at least 10000 hours. Read this insightful post on deliberate practice.
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/daily-deliberate-practice-limit/
So what are you waiting for? Be obsessed with the present moment, sincerely try putting your best effort and believe in deliberate practice.
Above all put process over product.
