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  • OVERTHINKING as HARMFUL as QUICKSAND

    OVERTHINKING as HARMFUL as QUICKSAND

    Why is Overthinking as Harmful as Quicksand?

    In case you are worrying beyond a limit this post is for you. Through this post I will let you know why overthinking can be as harmful as quicksand.

    In his book Don’t Believe Everything you Think, the author has made a wonderful comparison to highlight the fact that thinking beyond a limit can be detrimental.

    When in quicksand the most important tip is not to panic, focusing on the NOW is the solution for overthinking.

    Overthinking as harmful as Quicksand

    Thus listening to our inner wisdom can free us of any unnecessary thoughts.

    For a similar insight from the same book please visit the link below:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/our-intuition-is-our-gps/

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

    https://josephnguyen.org/?srsltid=AfmBOooprmlNhDu0MiHjByjg4XK-XUybaOq_HDJnk75_iLn9hn_uER63

  • Our INTUITION is our GPS

    Our INTUITION is our GPS

    Did you know that our intuition is our GPS?

    Our gut feeling is very important and conveys an important message many a times. In this blog post you will know why our intuition is our GPS and provides direction to our lives.

    Whenever we are faced with a problem or challenge, our gut feeling frequently gets overpowered by our rational mind.

    In his book the author Joseph Nguyen highlights that importance of this instinct and says that this has the power to change our lives.

    Hence worrying beyond a limit via our rational mind serves no purpose at all.

    Read this insight to know more on why to trust this gut feeling.

    Our intuition is our GPS

    For another such insightful post from the book Don’t Believe Everything you Think, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-tip-to-cleanse-mind/

    To know more about the author please visit this link:

    https://josephnguyen.org/?srsltid=AfmBOor7aPQWX9kjq3N7si-gSzt5vlDUTe3o8Oqfqh2SOk8SUIs-m9HL

  • Best Tip to Cleanse Mind

    Best Tip to Cleanse Mind

    Read about the best tip to Cleanse your mind

    If you are troubled by a barrage of thoughts, do not worry. Know about the best tip to cleanse your mind through this blog post.

    Just like dirty water becomes clean when we allow the sediments to settle down, our mind works the same way.

    Over thinking is like the dirt and once we are aware of this dirt we can give our mind the much needed freedom to let is think freely.

    As a result of this awareness our mind becomes cleaner.

    Read this insight from Joseph Nguyen’s book that talks about the same treatment:

    Best tip to cleanse mind

    For another such thought provoking insight from the same book, please read this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/mantra-to-overcome-psychological-suffering/

    To know more about the author please visit this link:

    https://josephnguyen.org/?srsltid=AfmBOoqAFktyZGkhlhQDAwtu704cyWL_pMf_-hpjdtmtAQXr_wLsmQpW

  • Mantra to overcome Psychological Suffering

    Mantra to overcome Psychological Suffering

    Do you know the Mantra to overcome Psychological Suffering

    This blog post will let you know about the mantra to help overcome psychological suffering.

    In his book Don’t Believe Everything you Think the author mentions that the state of THINKING is quite harmful and can result in undue stress and anxiety.

    The state of BEING should be our north star since this helps us realize the power of the present moment and thus brings out the best in us.

    The transition from the state of THINKING to BEING is quintessential to end the needless anxiety and suffering in our lives.

    Read this insight inspired from the same book to know more.

    Mantra to overcome psychological suffering

    For another insightful post from the same book please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/anxiety-versus-flow/

    To know more about Joseph Nguyen and his work please visit this link:

    https://josephnguyen.org/?srsltid=AfmBOopx6j1b6yDBIjPm_YXCwHaEDm3G-FMLKE8l9NmFTuM3C4vdVuvd

  • Anxiety versus Flow

    Anxiety versus Flow

    Anxiety versus Flow – Know the differences

    The author Joseph Nguyen cites this famous quote from James Clear that aptly compares anxiety versus a state of flow.

    Read this wonderful insight mentioned in the book Don’t Believe Everything you Think to know the differences.

    James Clear very aptly highlights the differences between the two states.

    Anxiety versus Flow

    For another similar insight from James Clear’s book Atomic Habits please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/cross-the-plateau-of-latent-potential/

    To know more about the author Joseph Nguyen please visit this link below:

    https://josephnguyen.org/?srsltid=AfmBOorE0e5XGRAXRXYZOil5rU1p4MX8bcFKWl56VuHcntHiGqoUacvH

    This book from Joseph is a must read and will encourage you to focus on the NOW and stop worrying beyond a limit.

  • Best Part of Successful Givers

    Best Part of Successful Givers

    What is the best part of Successful Givers?

    In his book Give and Take, Adam Grant mentions that the world needs more of Givers. Read this blog post to know the best part of successful givers.

    These are people who always believe in WIN-WIN transactions rather than considering ZERO SUM games.

    Hence when these givers win the world becomes a better place and all such transactions seem fair.

    Read this insight to know more on how they use their creativity to expand the pie and thus generate WIN-WIN.

    Best Part of successful givers

    For another such wonderful insight from the same book Give and Take, please visit the link below:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/hybrid-concern-for-others-and-self-matters/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Hybrid Concern for Others and Self matters

    Hybrid Concern for Others and Self matters

    How does a hybrid concern for others and self matters?

    Research proves that Otherish givers are the most successful category of people whose success hinges on the hybrid concern for others and self proving why this indeed matters.

    In his book Give and Take the author Adam Grant mentions that these category of givers begin with a concern of others but are mindful of their own self interests as well.

    This helps them to remain aware of self burnout and hence they deal very effectively with other givers, matchers as well as takers.

    Read this insight from the book to understand their success mantra.

    Hybrid concern for others and self matters

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/act-of-giving-leads-to-fulfillment/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his work please visit:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Grant

  • Act of Giving leads to Fulfillment

    Act of Giving leads to Fulfillment

    Why does the act of giving lead to fulfillment?

    Have you ever wondered why an act of GIVING leads to FULFILLMENT? Read this blog post to know the scientific reason behind the same.

    In his book Give and Take the author Adam Grant mentions that an act of giving stimulates the pleasure and purpose related regions of the brain.

    Hence any such act results in a fulfilling experience in our lives.

    Read this insight inspired from the same book to know more:

    Act of Giving leads to Fulfillment

    For another such insightful post from the same book, please read the link below:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/make-advice-seeking-your-superpower/

    To know more about the author Adam Grant please read the below link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Grant

  • Make Advice Seeking your Superpower

    Make Advice Seeking your Superpower

    Why should you make advice seeking your superpower?

    In his book Give and Take Adam Grant encourages us to make advice seeking our superpower. This is what Otherish Givers specialize in.

    Otherish Givers realize the power of advice seeking and truly leverage this to ensure fulfillment and success in their lives.

    Perspective taking is a key benefit of this superpower and results in effective persuasion by applying this in our lives.

    Make Advice Seeking your Superpower

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/genius-versus-genius-makers/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/

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  • Genius versus Genius Makers

    Genius versus Genius Makers

    Genius versus Genius Makers – Know the difference

    Do you know the major difference between Genius versus Genius Makers? This blog post will enlighten you on the same.

    We have all heard about the magnanimity of geniuses. But Adam Grant mentions that most of these personalities are selfish and primarily TAKERS.

    Whereas coaches or mentors who create such personalities are mostly GIVERS and are broadminded.

    Read this insight inspired from the book Give and Take to know more about the glaring differences between these personalities.

    Genius versus Genius Makers

    For another such insightful post from Adam Grant’s book Give and Take please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/great-leaders-nurture-psychological-safety/

    To know more about Adam Grant’s book Give and Take, I sincerely encourage you to grab a copy today:

    https://www.amazon.in/GIVE-TAKE-REVOLUTIONARY-APPROACH-SUCCESS/dp/1780224729