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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Beware of your FRENEMIES
Why should you be careful about Frenemies?
This blog post enlightens you to beware of your frenemies. These are people who are ambivalent and can be very tricky to deal with.
In his book Originals, Adam Grant tells us that these people take a heavy toll of our emotional energy and hence we need to be very careful with these people.
We are often misled into hating and avoiding only our enemies but these people are equally harmful if not more.
Look at this grid and be enlightened by this insight to stay away from frenemies.
Choose your friends wisely..
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Role of Procrastination in iconic MONALISA Painting
How did Procrastination positively influence Monalisa painting?
The role of procrastination in the iconic Monalisa painting will become more evident as you read through this blog.
More often that not we associate procrastination in a negative sense. In his book Originals Adam Grant shows how this can be positively used by creators like Leonardo Da vinci.
As you can see in the below insight inspired from the same book, it took him more than 15 years to complete this painting.
At each stage in life during this period procrastination was being used to instill more creativity in this painting.
So next time you look down upon procrastination, think again!!
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Practice leads to Greatness
Evidence that Practice and Greatness are related
Practice leads to greatness. Nothing can be more evident than the examples that Adam Grant has provided in his book Originals.
In his book the author argues that greatness can only be achieved when we do a high volume of work. Only a small fraction of the work would eventually be considered great.
As you can see all these great personalities produced a huge volume of work out of which only a small fraction is remembered by many.
The big lesson we derive from this is continuous practice will refine our art.
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The Journey from Creativity to Art
Difference between Creativity and Art
True artists who are successful in life and have taken the journey from creativity to art know the difference between the two.
Creativity alone without rigorous practice is impossible to produce art that can stand the test of time.
In his book Originals the author Adam Grant enlightens us on the difference between creativity and true art.
As you can see making mistakes and failing is the foundation to creating ageless art.
For another insightful post from Adam Grant’s book Give and Take, please visit this link:
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Habit of Mindfulness
Why is Mindfulness so Important?
The Habit of Mindfulness is one habit which when practiced regularly over a period of time is sure to improve the quality of your life. I have experienced noticeable improvements since the time I started being mindful.
The most powerful strategy to maintain good health and well being is to realize the power of now. Focus on the NOW for a fulfilling life.
More often than not due to lack of focus our mind vacillates and hence we are either regretful of the past or obsessed with the future. This leads to anxiety, fear and restlessness.
Practicing mindfulness a a habit is necessary to reverse the natural instinct of the brain to deny the present moment. This is wonderfully illustrated by Eckhart Tolle in his book The Power of Now.
Hence this habit will improve your life in the long term and will make you realize long lasting benefits.
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Making the most of CHAOS
Can Chaos be useful?
Making the most of CHAOS is a blog post wherein we explore how a chaotic environment brings the best out of creative people.
The ability to use right brain skills is going to define us as individuals in the modern conceptual age. When we mix Discipline with Creativity we multiply the value of creativity.
A person is CREATIVE by virtue of his ability to navigate through CHAOS. Creativity is a RIGHT BRAIN skill and can be learned over a period of time.
I love this insight from Simon Sinek around creativity.
For another interesting insight around the same topic, please visit this link:
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Role of experience in Blink Judgements
Does experience play a role in Blink Judgements?
Very frequently gut decisions are also referred to as blink or snap judgements that come to us instinctively. The role of experience in these blink judgement is undeniable as I have experienced with age.
Malcom Gladwell mentions the same concept in his best selling book titled Blink.
He argues that the power of snap judgements improve with age and experience since we are able to see more patterns.
I have experience the same in my personal and work life as well. Many of my gut decisions with age and experience are correct because of the patterns I am able to identify.
The following insight from Malcom Gladwell in Blink is indeed very insightful.
For another insightful post from the same book, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/is-your-taste-getting-esoteric-by-the-day-the-reason/
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Always put PURPOSE over PLEASURE
Daily writing promptWhat’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you?Purpose versus Pleasure driven
As a senior, Always put purpose over pleasure, is the advice I would like to give any youngster.
At a young age we are driven by pleasure due to lack of maturity. As we grow up we understand the virtues of being driven by sense of purpose for a fulfilled life.
As mentioned by Angela Duckworth in her book Grit, with age and 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 our mindset as well as our vision towards life would orient towards a long term focus.
For another insight on the need of finding a meaning in our lives, please visit this link:
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Never chase Success
Why you should never Chase Success?
Never chase success is the most important tip related to success as elaborated in this post.
In his book Man’s Search for Meaning the author Viktor Frankl has mentioned a fascinating insight around success and being successful.
He says we should never aim for it since the more we long for it the farther we go from it.
For another insightful post from the same book that captures the essence of finding a meaning in life, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/make-your-life-meaningful/
What’s your take on this topic? Do comment and let me know..
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Man’s Search for Meaning a Must Read
Daily writing promptWhat’s a book, movie, or TV show that you wish you could experience again for the first time?Why is finding a Meaning so Important?
Man’s Search for Meaning is a Must Read book for all. I have read this book more than a 100 times but whenever I read this book, each time it teaches me something new.
This book educates us to find a meaning in our lives to bear any pain or difficult situation in life.
In the words of the author if we know our WHY or the meaning of our life we can bear any HOW.
Thus I truly believe that we should live our lives on purpose rather than taking things as they come..
For another insight from this wonderful book, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/viktor-frankls-take-on-success-2/
