The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin
“The problem with competition is that it takes away the requirement to set your own path, to invent your own method, to find a new way.”
Category: Book review
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How prepared are you to deal with DISCOMFORT?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin
“Discomfort brings engagement and change. Discomfort means you’re doing something that others were unlikely to do, because they’re hiding out in the comfortable zone. When your uncomfortable actions lead to success, the organization rewards you and brings you back for more.”
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What is it that TRULY defines an ARTIST?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted 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.”
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Did you know your WILLPOWER is like a MUSCLE?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work
“You have a finite amount of willpower that becomes depleted as you use it. Your will, in other words, is not a manifestation of your character that you can deploy without limit; it’s instead like a muscle that tires.”
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Have you ever FELT this ADDICTION of your MIND ?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from David Rock’s book Your Brain at Work
This is how a NEW LOVER’s mind is similar to that of an ADDICT
“New lovers tend to “lose their minds” and do all sorts of crazy things in the heat of the moment. One study showed that new lovers’ brains have a lot in common with people on cocaine. Dopamine is sometimes called the “drug of desire.” Too much dopamine, from being “high with excitement”.
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Are you ADDICTED to SOCIAL MEDIA? THIS is for you.
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from David Rock’s book Your Brain at Work is very illuminating for those who are addicted to social media.
Research has shown the ill effects of constant emailing , messaging and use of social media.This is something we all should be aware of.
“A study done at the University of London found that constant emailing and text-messaging reduces mental capability by an average of ten points on an IQ test. It was five points for women, and fifteen points for men. This effect is similar to missing a night’s sleep. For men, it’s around three times more than the effect of smoking cannabis.”
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How aware are you of the IMPORTANCE of these BIOLOGICAL HORMONES?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from David Rock’s book Your Brain at Work
Highlighted below are some of the most important biological chemicals , maintaining the correct levels of which is absolutely paramount in leading fulfilling lives
“May your cortisol levels stay low, your dopamine levels high, your oxytocin run thick and rich, your serotonin build to a lovely plateau, and your ability to watch your brain at work keep you fascinated until your last breath. I wish you well on your journey.”
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Why should you be OPEN to CRITICISM?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Simon Sinek’s book Together is Better
“When we are closed to ideas, what we hear is criticism. When we are open to criticism, what we get is advice.”
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Why should you be LOUD and PROUD of your VISION?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Simon Sinek’s book Find Your Why
This is why you should voice out your VISION
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Can CREATIVITY be MULTIPLIED by instilling DISCIPLINE?
The following self help and leadership insight has been adopted from Jim Collins’s book Good to Great
The following matrix is a plot between CREATIVITY and DISCIPLINE across different kinds of ORGANISATIONS shows how GREAT ORGANIZATIONS stand out by mixing the right amount of CREATIVITY and DISCIPLINE
