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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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.
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The Compliment of Self Compassion
Give yourself the compliment of self compassion
The compliment of self compassion will be the best compliment you will ever receive. This blog post throws more light on the need of loving your own self.
Very frequently in the hustle and bustle of modern life we forget about self compassion. We do not realize the journey that we have already traversed in life.
Self care by being kind to yourself goes a long way in ensuring a healthy and fruitful life.
This makes our lives less stressful and more fulfilling. Hence this is the first step towards healthy relationships and hence a healthy work life.
Nothing elaborates this better than the insight from Nir Eyal’s book:
Visit this blog post to know more:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/virtues-of-self-compassion/
To know more about Nir Eyal and his work on this topic, please visit this link:
https://www.nirandfar.com/self-compassion-to-succeed
Hence what are you waiting for? Start loving yourself.
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Optimism leads to Confidence
The ability to remain optimistic at all times is a very special ability that very few possess. Optimism leads to confidence and hence the most confident person I know who keeps inspiring me through his work is Simon Sinek.
Simon’s work on the merits of optimistic thinking is inspiring to the core. From his work I have come to know that adopting such a positive mindset can even lead to a better immune system and a progressive mindset.
When we think optimistically we focus on the present moment and grow in confidence. The following insights are inspiring to the core:
To know more about the Sweet Spot of Confidence read this insight inspired from Adam Grant.
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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:
