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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Define your Flow state
Remain in a state of Flow
If you know how to define your flow state, you will know those moments when you remain engrossed in activities you like the most.
The state of flow is a moment when the arousal is just about right to enable you reach peak performance.
This is when you focus on the present moment without fearing about the future or regretting of the past.
Every person is ware of those activities which we enjoy doing even when no one is watching. It may be blogging, cooking, music and the like.
As shown in the below snapshot, when skills meet the right challenges and we operate at A4, we are believed to be in a state of flow.
For another interesting insight around the same topic, please read below:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/being-in-flow-leads-to-happiness-how/
To know more about this state, visit this link:
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Leadership is like Parenting
How is Leadership like Parenting?
The last thing on great leadership I have learnt is that leadership is like parenting. Let’s explore more.
Simon Sinek has done extensive work on this topic via his experience with US Navy Seals, great leaders and has come up with this wonderful metaphor.
Great leaders back their team and encourage them to do their best. This is very similar to how we as parents support our kids to give off their best.
For another insight on the same topic, please visit:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/extending-parenting-to-leadership-2/
Visit this link to to view the video around the same topic:
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The mirage of SUCCESS
How do you define SUCCESS?
The one question I keep getting and hate answering is about the true definition of SUCCESS. The mirage of success educates us not to chase it and rather chase excellence.
Viktor Frankl beautifully illustrates this in his book, Man’s Search for Meaning as follows:
The more we aim for it the more we go away from it.
Very frequently we complain that in spite of all the hard work, we are not able to achieve success. For all such people, this blog post inspired from James Clear’s book is the most appropriate answer:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/success-is-a-long-and-winding-journey-why/
Thus do not obsess over it, work hard and make yourself so competent that success is forced to chase you.
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Welcome your Infinite Minded self
Daily writing promptYou’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?If I were to write my own autobiography it would surely inspire you to welcome your infinite minded self.
The very fact that life is an infinite game and there are no merits in finite mindedness has been beautifully explained by Simon Sinek in his book The Infinite Game.
An infinite minded individual does not focus on trifles, strives to be a better version everyday without comparing with others.
The moment we develop this mindset we realize the benefits of thinking about long term benefits than short term dopamine driven gains.
The example of the gardener is an apt example of this mindset, which I encourage you all to develop for a fulfilled life.
For another insight around this same topic, please read this blog post:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/lead-life-with-infinite-mindset/
If you have not already read this book, encourage you to grab a copy of The Infinite Game today:
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Being Unfulfillment proof
Daily writing promptIf you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?Why should you be unfulfillment proof?
Being unfulfillment proof is your right and this blog post would inspire you to remove this word from your personal dictionary.
In the modern day of hustle and bustle, the most common word that we hear from everyone is STRESS or ANXIETY. This is unfortunate but true since most of us come home from work feeling UNFULFILLED.
As per me it is better to lead a short and fulfilling life rather than a long and unfulfilled life. Hence leading a fulfilling life is much better than leading a unfilled yet long life.
As mentioned by Daniel Pink in his book When:
Unleash flow in your lives with the right mix of challenge and skill in your work.
Next time you feel stressed or anxious, get yourself involved with work that leads to a flow experience and makes you feel energized.
Read this blog post to know more:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-being-in-flow-can-reduce-stress/
To know more about Simon Sinek’s work on fulfillment at work, please visit this link:
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Putting Purpose over Pleasure
Why Purpose over Pleasure?
The most important piece of advice I would have given to my teenage self is putting purpose over pleasure.
As mentioned by Angela Duckworth in her book Grit, with grit and determination we come to realize the value of finding a meaning in life as opposed to short term “dopamine” driven results.
Hence once we realize this truth as a teenager our mindset as our vision towards life would orient her for long term focus.
Read this insightful blog post from the same book to know more:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/purpose-driven-versus-pleasure-driven/
To know more about Angela Duckworth and her work, please visit:
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Start Loving Boredom
Do you LOVE BOREDOM?
It may surprise you if I ask you to start loving boredom, but rest assured this post will enlighten you on the reason for the same.
Cal Newport has mentioned that boredom has a huge role to play in terms of improving focus and concentration.
Also James Clear has mentioned that excellence and boredom are related. To achieve excellence you have to love doing the same things over and over again.
For another insightful post on the same topic, please visit the link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/boredom-is-the-biggest-threat-to-success-how/
To know Cal Newport’s take on the same topic please visit:
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Lemon Water to Start your Day
Why Lemon Water to kick start your day?
My favorite drink is lemon water to start your day. The biggest benefits of doing the same has been mentioned in this blog post.
This is the perfect recipe to rehydrate your body after you wake up. Aside from a wide variety of health benefits like improvement of immune system, it plays a big role in stimulating focus and motivation.
Lemon water is your best recipe to boost your energy and improve your mood to fight challenges of a gruelling day.
Physical revitalization to lift your mood is the perfect recipe you need to start your day.
As you know our daily mood follows a pattern as mentioned in the following insight from Daniel Pink’s book When.
To know more about our Daily mood pattern and how can uplift it by this regular habit mentioned in the post, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/what-is-your-daily-mood-pattern/
To know more about Daniel Pink and his work, please visit this link:
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Be a Good Choice Architect
Who is a Choice Architect?
Be a good choice architect and see how you can bring about changes in human behavior by using the right nudges.
A good choice architect uses precision, context and intelligence to nudge people towards the right decisions.
Such a person can be a teacher, doctor, nurse or even a person who designs the school cafeteria menu placing healthy food at locations catching eyeballs preventing overconsumption of candies and brownies.
In his book the author defines such a person as follows:
For another insight around proper decision making, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/need-help-for-a-decision-making-conversation-three-steps/
To know more about the author Richard Thaler and his work, please visit this link:
https://www.ubs.com/microsites/nobel-perspectives/en/laureates/richard-thaler.html
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Be Obsessed with the NOW
Are you obsessed with Now?
I would like to be remembered as a person who was obsessed with the now or the present moment.
In the hustle and bustle of modern day life, we spent a lot of time worrying about the future and regretting about the past.
Very often we do not realize that the only truth is the present moment wherein we can unleash all our energy to leave a legacy behind.
Various techniques like practicing mindfulness, doing meditation teach us the virtues of focusing on the present moment.
The following insight mentioned by Eckhart Tolle in his book The Power of Now is very illuminating.
For another insight to inspire you to stop worrying and start focusing on the now has been mentioned below:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/your-anxiety-removal-mantra/
To know about Eckhart Tolle and his work, visit this link:
