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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Stop Overloading your Brain
Brain as a Theater Stage
Stop Overloading your Brain is a constant reminder that the capacity of the human brain is limited. Hence we should judiciously make use of the attention span for best results.
In the modern day hustle and bustle multiple things are competing to catch our attention span. Hence it is pertinent to ensure what we give the right focus and attention for a better quality life.
The following insight from Daniel Chidiac in “Stop Letting Everything Affect you” beautifully captures this essence.
To know more about the author please visit this link:
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STAY away from such PEOPLE
Have you met such PEOPLE?
Stay away from such people is a post that enlightens you on the kind of personalities you should avoid at all costs.
Such kind of person do not deserve our time and energy and more often than not end up taxing our brains.
The author Daniel Chidiac mentions this wonderful insight in his book Do not Letting Everything Affect you..
To know more about the author and his book, please visit this link:
https://www.amazon.in/Stop-Letting-Everything-Affect-self-sabotage/dp/9373179381
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Dealing with UNCERTAINTY
How to deal with the UNKNOWN?
Deal with Uncertainty can be really nerve racking and we need to be fearless enough to face the challenges associated with it.
Planning for unknown times is an advise we receive from most but is something that seldom works when we are faced with associated challenges.
I love this quote from Simon Sinek on plan and planning. This is a constant reminder to all of us to not obsess over planning.
We need to be courageous enough to deal with unexpected situations in life by focusing on the present moment.
The best way to plan your goals is to set short term goals and sub-goals which are measurable.
Simon Sinek
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First Borns CONFORM Late Borns REBEL
First Borns versus Late Borns
If you have ever wondered why First Borns CONFORM Late Borns REBEL, read this insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book.
Historically if you look at the pattern, late borns in a family have been known to challenge the status quo whereas early borns have been known to play by the rule book.
This insight explains more on the same and has been inspired from Adam Grant’s book Originals.
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Harmful effects of Groupthink
Groupthink explained
To understand the harmful effects of groupthink and how it led to the downfall of POLAROID, read this blog post.
Groupthink is indeed the enemy of originality since it discourages dissent and encourages conformity.
POLAROID’s groupthink made key company stakeholders to believe that customers would obsess over HARDCOPIED of PICTURES without realizing the actual ground realities.
The same has been highlighted in this insight inspired from the book Originals
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Most Intellectual quote
What is your most favorite quote?
When I think of the most intellectual quote, this particular one from Simon Sinek always tops the list.
In his book Together is Better, Simon mentions about this quote that even his publisher admired a lot.
Here is how it goes:
What makes this quote very inspiring is the fact that it captures the two states of our brain – MIND captures the RATIONAL BRAIN whereas the HEART captures the LIMBIC brain.
For another inspirational insight from the book, Together is Better, please read this post:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/enjoy-the-season-of-human-bonds/
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The PRESENT is your TRANSFORMATION tool
Live in the Present Moment
Knowing that the The PRESENT is your TRANSFORMATION tool is the best life changing advice that I can provide from my experience.
Very often we regret about the past and worry too much about our future due to the inherent nature of our brain to vacillate from the present moment.
This is the biggest cause of anxiety and worry in our lives.
In his book The Power of Now, the author Eckhart Tolle has inspired all of us to live in the present moment and unleash our best selves.
This insight should inspire you to live in the present moment.
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Patience Pays in the Long Run
I do belieive everything happens for a reason. We just need to have faith in God and believe that patience pays in the long run.
Everything that we long for may not come to us instantaneously but if our intentions are sincere then with the right effort and focus, results will come at just the right time.
The best example of this is in selling. Many a times salespeople give up on prospects after the 5th attempt. Whereas in many of the cases it has been observed that the customer would have converted on the 7th attempt.
Hence patience is a virtue that needs to be practiced and will bear fruits in the long run.
Seth Godin’s book Dip
Read this amazing insight to know how givers need to be marathoners rather than 100 meter dashers.
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/art-of-giving-demands-patience/
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Dream of Purpose Fulfilment
Putting purpose over pleasure
My biggest dream is of purpose fulfilment. I am driven by a sense of purpose and would sincerely wish that my purpose driven life leads to fulfilment.
I dream to focus on the present moment to drive away all anxiety and fear from my life. This would help me unleash my best version everyday.
By doing the following I would remain happy in my life. This is inspired from the lessons shared by Daniel Pink.
- Running my own race
- Not bothered by what others think of me
- Focus on things I can control
- Act
- Be consistent
- Be a good human being
I encourage all of you to have a sense of WHY in your lives and dream towards fulfilling that purpose.
Read this blog post to know how gritty people put purpose over pleasure in their lives.
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/putting-purpose-over-pleasure/
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Why does Overthinking come naturally to us?
4 Reasons Overthinking is inherent to us
Why does Overthinking come naturally to us? To know this answer read this blog post inspired from Adam Grant’s book Originals.
In his book the author enlightens us how thinking beyond a limit comes naturally to all of us.
This is why getting rid of this habit needs focus and attention of the present moment.
The Four reasons why this is so difficult has been mentioned in the following insight:
Let this pot inspire you to focus on the present moment to get rid of the anxiety and fear associated with overthinking.
For another post inspired from the same book, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-tips-to-unleash-originality/
