Category: Book review

Why is rethinking the key to Confident Humility?

Read this blog post to understand why rethinking is the key to confident humility.

We all believe that confidence emanates from our ability to trust our own methods and having self belief.

Research shows that confidence sweet spot is arrived at via our ability to constantly rethink our own methods to fine tune them by the day.

This is what confident humility entails and is key to arriving the the right balance of confidence.

Read this insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again to understand the framework powered by rethinking.

For another such interesting insight inspired from the same book please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/armchair-quarterback-versus-impostor-syndrome/

If you have not already read this book, what are you waiting for? Go grab a copy of this wonderful book today!!

https://www.amazon.in/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107

Why should you know about Armchair quarterback and Impostor Syndrome?

This blog post compares armchair quarterback versus impostor syndrome and enlightens us how true confidence falls in between both.

While the former syndrome means we show more confidence than our competence the later is simply the reverse.

True confidence emanates from showing the right balance of confidence based on actual comptence.

This has been illustrated in this insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again and is a constant reminder that sweet spot of confidence is a very delicate balance.

For another such interesting blog post inspired from the same book of Adam Grant, please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/rethinking-cycle-over-overconfidence-cycle/

To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work please visit this link:

https://adamgrant.net/

Why prefer Rethinking Cycle over Overconfidence Cycle?

Read this blog post to know about the same and the reason we should consider adopting the Rethinking Cycle over Overconfidence Cycle.

Rethinking cycle is a characteristic of Scientists who constantly challenge their own beliefs and rethink by the day to stay ahead..

Whereas overconfidence cycle emanates from staying in one’s comfort zone with the fear of changing the thinking process since it can change core beliefs.

As illustrated below, overconfidence cycle which is a characteristic of politicians and prosecutors prevents us from changing with the changing times.

For another similar insight inspired from the book Think Again by Adam Grant, please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/rethink-your-first-instinct-fallacy/

To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work, please visit the below link:

https://adamgrant.net/

It is time to rethink your First Instinct Fallacy

Read this blog post to understand the need to rethink your first instinct fallacy.

It is very commonly believed that our first instinct is very important.

This is why in an exam we are cautious while changing a response.

In this book Think Again the author Adam Grant mentions that rethinking and changing our first instinct response can be beneficial on many occasions.

Read this insight inspired from his book to know more..

For another such interesting insight from Adam Grant’s book Think Again please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/defining-characteristics-of-disagreeable-people/

To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work please visit this link:

https://adamgrant.net/

What is the modern avatar of intelligence?

Intelligence and its definition has evolved over a period of time. To know more about the modern avatar of intelligence read this blog post.

In earlier days an intelligent person was hailed as one who could think and learn very fast.

This definition however with changing times needs to be amended. The below insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book shows how rethinking and relearning defines intelligence in the modern day.

For another such interesting post inspired from the same book of Adam Grant, please visit the following link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/change-begins-with-self/

To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work, please visit the following link:

https://adamgrant.net/

How does change begin with self?

To change yourself change your mindset. This blog post will enlighten you on what research has to say that proves that change begins with self.

The first step towards change is to change our own self and hence our own mindset.

As shown in the below insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again, psychologists reveal that we can change our mindset to change results.

“Psychologists have long found that the person most likely to persuade you to change your mind is you. You get to pick the reasons you find most compelling, and you come away with a real sense of ownership over them.

“Psychologists have long found that the person most likely to persuade you to change your mind is you. You get to pick the reasons you find most compelling, and you come away with a real sense of ownership over them.

For another such insight from the same book please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/masterclass-in-listening/

To know more about the author Adam Grant, please visit this link:

https://adamgrant.net/

True Masterclass in Listening

Inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again, this insight is truly a masterclass in listening.

To be a great listener we need empathy to encourage the speaker to feel motivated to open up.

When we devote our attention and show that we care for others, people would feel motivated to engage.

The same has been conveyed in this insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book:

For another such insightful post inspired from the same book of Adam Grant, please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/journey-towards-wisdom/

To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work, please visit this link:

https://adamgrant.net/