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  • Sing this SAYING as a SONG

    Sing this SAYING as a SONG

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s a song that always puts you in a good mood?
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    Turn this Saying into your SONG

    I have always been a huge fan of Simon Sinek and his work. In this blog post I will enlighten you on a great insight from one of his book and urge you to sing this inspirational saying as your life’s favorite song.

    In his book Together is Better Simon mentions about the benefits of togetherness and why it makes sense to humans right from the caveman times.

    This African proverb which finds a mention in his book is truly inspiring to the core:

    Sing this SAYING as a SONG

    This saying has had a profound effect in my life. The essence is to slow down and enjoy the company of your near and dear ones. Since if we travel too fast in life there would come a time where there would be no one by our side.

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-positive-effects-of-seeking-help/

  • Conquer the FEAR of FUTURE

    Conquer the FEAR of FUTURE

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s a fear you’ve overcome — and how did you do it?
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    Over the years I have consciously started practicing the art of focusing on the present moment which has helped me conquer the fear of future.

    Without our knowledge many of us start worrying about an unknown future rather than enjoy the benefits of the present moment.

    This is the essence of focusing on the present moment by breaking the worry habit.

    The moment we realize that the present moment is a gift from god and we should only focus on the present it makes our lives all the more fulfilling.

    This beautiful insight illustrates the same:

    Conquer the FEAR of FUTURE

    For similar insights that highlight the benefits of focusing on the NOW, please read this link from The Power of Now.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/unleash-the-power-of-now/

    If you too fear about an unknown future, start focusing on the present and see the difference it brings to your life..

  • ACT NOW and build SELF CONFIDENCE

    ACT NOW and build SELF CONFIDENCE

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s the best way to build self-confidence?
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    Easiest way to build SELF CONFIDENCE

    Act now and build self confidence is the age old and proven mantra to build your self belief.

    Most leaders who are successful are hands on and prefer action over inaction when faced with self defining moments. Taking requisite action by facing fear eye to eye is the best way to develop self belief.

    As James Clear very famously says in The Atomic Habits:

    “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.”

    In his best selling book The Power of Now, the author Eckhart Tolle inspires us to stop complaining and ACT by focusing on the present moment.

    ACT NOW and build SELF CONFIDENCE

    So better ACT now to start gaining in SELF CONFIDENCE..

  • The Merits of Purpose over Pleasure

    The Merits of Purpose over Pleasure

    Daily writing prompt
    How do you build loyal subscribers?
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    Why put Purpose over Pleasure?

    The merits of purpose over pleasure become evident when you care about a fulfilling life. To build a body of loyal subscribers I believe in making the subscribers realize a purpose in their lives to make their lives more meaningful.

    In her book Grit, the author Angela Duckworth talks at length how purpose over pleasure is a central theme in lives of gritty people. Purpose is always for the long term and pleasure can only work in the short term.

    The Merits of Purpose over Pleasure

    Thus once you are able to show a purpose in their lives to your subscribers loyalty would be taken care since all of us strive for fulfilling lives built on purpose.

    Read this wonderful post on the need of a WHY in our lives. https://viewpointsunplugged.com/make-your-life-meaningful/

  • Necessity may NOT be the MOTHER of INVENTION

    Necessity may NOT be the MOTHER of INVENTION

    Daily writing prompt
    Share a proverb you think is completely wrong and make your case.
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    Does Necessity always Lead to an Invention?

    Necessity may NOT always be the MOTHER of INVENTION as explained with certain examples in this blog post.

    Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motors, very famously said – “If I had asked customers what they wanted, they would have told me – A faster horse!”.

    It was his vision that led to the invention of the moving assembly line for mass automobile production. His innovations did not invent the automobile itself, but transformed it from a luxury to an affordable mode of communication for the masses.

    Before Apple invented the iPhone, iPod, Camera and phone existed. What Steve Jobs and his team did was bring all of these in one device. Thus the invention of iPhone has made smartphone a necessity for one and all.

    Reinventions are very common with model upgrades of smartphones every passing year.

    Hence this is one proverb I would like to challenge especially in the modern hypermediated world where technology is evolving at break neck pace. The following rationale from Malcom Gladwell’s book thus may not always hold good for inventions.

    How did Invention of Fire ignite human evolution? Read this post to know more:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-did-invention-of-fire-trigger-human-evolution/

    What do you think? DO let me know in comments.

  • Best definition of TRUE FRIEND

    Best definition of TRUE FRIEND

    Who is a TRUE FRIEND?

    Each time I search for the best definition of a true friend, I am reminded of a wonderful insight shared by Adam Grant in his best selling book Originals.

    A true friend is indeed one who has our back and stays with us through our thick and think.

    Such a person encourages us and sees more potential in us than we see ourselves, inspires us to stretch ourselves to reach our full potential.

    Most important we become better version of ourselves in their company.

    Highlighted below is the definition inspired from Adam Grant’s Originals.

    Our lives would never be fulfilling without having true friends as mentioned by Simon Sinek. Listen to this video.

    https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXCOWMoiXVs

  • Practice Digital Minimalism

    Practice Digital Minimalism

    Daily writing prompt
    Do you believe in minimalism?
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    Why Digital Mininalism?

    In the hypermediated world dominated by social media and digital gadgets I strongly feel that we are surrendering our autonomy to the digital media. Its high time that we start the practice of digital minimalism for a fulfilling life.

    Being addicted to digital gadgets has slowly taken control of our lives without our notice. As mentioned by Cal Newport in Digital Minimalism its high time we realized this.

    Hence the biggest form of minimalism to practice is one of digital minimalism.

    The below insight from the same book beautifully illustrates this point:

    Practice Digital Minimalism

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-amish-community-and-digital-minimalism/

  • Easiest Stress Buster

    Easiest Stress Buster

    Daily writing prompt
    Go on a walk today and share a photo of something that catches your eye.
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    Can walking relieve Stress?

    Whenever we get stressed up the easiest stress buster to drive away negative emotions and stay focused is to go for a walk. When I go for a walk, the photo that I can take back home is how walking would have relieved from stress and hence cortisol levels.

    Neuroscience proves that walking can activate the motor cortex in our brain and help fight stress. Research states that when we are under stress or anxiety there are regions of brain e.g. prefrontal cortex associated with high arousal and hence electrical activity.

    In such a case walking helps activate the motor cortex of our brain which relieves stress.

    For another brilliant insight on the same from the book Your Brain at Work, please read the following insight.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-can-walking-reduce-stress/

    Easiest Stress Buster

    Source -> timesofindia -> https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/always-stressed-high-cortisol-is-quietly-killing-brain-cells-and-can-even-impair-memory-says-research/articleshow/123652966.cms

  • Read this to realize your PURPOSE

    Read this to realize your PURPOSE

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s the first book you ever finished and still remember to this day?
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    This book will help kick start your professional journey

    Ever since I started my professional journey, the book Start with Why has always remained fresh in my memory. Read this book if you want to realize the PURPOSE of your life.

    To lead your life on purpose, you will need to understand the WHY of your life. This is exactly what Simon explores in this best selling book.

    The simplistic nature of WHY discovery leading to the definition of WHY in our lives is not only illuminating but inspiring to the core.

    When you start as a professional if you are armed with your WHY it will always act as a NORTH star.

    Read this blog post to know the structure of a WHY statement:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-gift-of-why/

    Finally an insight from Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning on the importance of definition of WHY in our lives.

    Read this to realize your PURPOSE

    Have you realized your WHY yet?

  • Best Advice on Excellence

    Best Advice on Excellence

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s the most profound piece of advice you’ve been given? Did you take it?
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    The need of Grit for Excellence

    The best advice on achieving excellence that I have ever received is via Angela Duckworth’s book Grit.

    In this book the author enlightens us on the need of grit and constant determination to achieve and sustain excellence.

    Research says that passion alone cannot take us towards our goal. What is needed is the perseverance in conjunction with passion, a quality exhibited by most achievers.

    The central quality to achieve the same is grit or the perseverance that keeps us going in spite of all odds.

    I find this particular insight very inspiring.

    Best Advice on Excellence

    For another inspiring insight from the same book, please read the below insight:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/do-you-have-grit/

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