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  • Biggest Truth on Art

    Biggest Truth on Art

    Do you know the biggest truth on art?

    The biggest truth on art mentioned in this blog post enlightens us on the importance of deliberate practice and the need to show up everyday.

    It is said that artists have the grit to keep going in spite of all odds. It is this attitude that enables artists to fall in love with boredom and keep practicing their art everyday.

    Deliberate practice revolves around the need of showing up everyday braving all odds.

    The below mentioned insight inspired from the book The War of Art supports the same fact.

    Biggest truth on art

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/fear-is-related-to-artistry/

    To know more about the author Steven Pressfield please visit this link:

    https://stevenpressfield.com/

  • FEAR is related to ARTISTRY

    FEAR is related to ARTISTRY

    Read this blog post to understand how fear comes naturally to an artist. This also enlightens why fear is related to artistry.

    Contrary to common belief, fear is not always harmful. It is said that artists at the highest level feel fearful before any major performance.

    Fear is an indicator and helps us understand that we are in the right path towards realizing our calling.

    Please read the below insight inspired from the book The War of Art, to realize the benefits of fear to help us course correct.

    Fear is related to artistry

    For a similar insight please visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/stress-triggers-unwarranted-fears/

    If you have not already read this book, grab a copy today and get started. This is indeed a must read..

    https://www.amazon.in/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026

  • Defining Characteristics of Disagreeable People

    Defining Characteristics of Disagreeable People

    What are the defining characteristics of Disagreeable People?

    If you have ever wondered why some of the most disagreeable people around you are very successful, these defining characteristics of such people will explain why.

    Adam Grant mentions that these people are comfortable when it comes to handling conflict and hence quite a few of them become accomplished lawyers or engineers.

    The below mentioned insight has been inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again.

    defining characteristics of disagreeable people

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/modern-avatar-of-intelligence/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Modern Avatar of Intelligence

    Modern Avatar of Intelligence

    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.

    Modern avatar of intelligence

    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/

  • Change begins with Self

    Change begins with Self

    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.

    Change begins with self

    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/

  • Masterclass in Listening

    Masterclass in Listening

    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:

    Masterclass in Listening

    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/

  • Journey towards Wisdom

    Journey towards Wisdom

    Your journey towards Wisdom

    The Journey towards Wisdom starts with knowing what you do not know.

    Though this may seem weird it is very true.

    Adam Grant inspires us to relearn, rethink, recalibrate as we move forward in life since the only constant in life is change.

    Thus knowledge alone and sitting back on our laurels is not sufficient to give us wisdom.

    It is very important to understand the limitations in our own knowledge and act accordingly.

    The essence of this has been captured in this beautiful inspired from the book Think Again

    Journey towards wisdom

    For another such insightful post from the same book, please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/agree-to-disagree-effectively/

    To know more about the author Adam Grant please visit:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Infinite mindedness of a Gardener

    Infinite mindedness of a Gardener

    What makes a Gardener infinite minded?

    The infinite mindedness of a gardener is a listen in itself for us to learn and apply in our lives.

    This insight inspired from James Carse throws light on why a gardener is infinite minded.

    infinite mindedness of a gardener

    The infinite game and infinite mindedness are quintessential to keep playing the infinite game of life.

    In the infinite game of life sometimes we are ahead and sometime behind but we need to keep playing.

    In such a case, knowing about the infinite mindedness of a gardener is sure to inspire all of us to shift to an infinite mindset.

    To know more about a similar insight from Simon Sinek please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/infinite-game-is-the-game-of-games/

    To know more about James Carse’s Infinite game, please visit:

    https://simonsinek.com/podcast/episodes/the-infinite-game-with-dr-james-carse

  • Agree to Disagree effectively

    Agree to Disagree effectively

    Why should you Agree to Disagree effectively?

    If you can agree to disagree effectively, it will lead to better conversations and end goals. This blog post enlightens on this topic.

    Best results are achieved when we have healthy and constructive debates on a problem at hand.

    There are certain nuances to have such fruitful conversations that indeed results in pathbreaking discoveries.

    A scientist mentality embraces this concept.

    Agree to Disagree effectively

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/sweet-spot-of-confidence/

    To know more about Adam Grant and get enlightened by his wonderful work and book please visit this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Sleep Pattern influences your Mood

    Sleep Pattern influences your Mood

    Do you know that your Sleep Pattern influences your Mood?

    To know how your Sleep Pattern influences your Mood, read this insightful blog post inspired from Daniel Pink’s book When.

    In this book Daniel Pink mentions how waking up early (Lark) or late (Owl) can influence our mood patterns throughout the day.

    Read this post to understand about this mood pattern curve and how is varies between early risers (Larks) and later risers (Owls).

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/what-is-your-daily-mood-pattern/

    The mood curve has been illustrated below as well:

    Sleep Pattern influences your Mood

    To know more about Daniel Pink and his wonderful books, please visit this link:

    https://www.danpink.com/