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  • Resistance Elements in War of Art

    Resistance Elements in War of Art

    Understanding the main elements of Resistance

    If you strive to be an artist chances are high that you will face resistance in every step. This blog post will highlight the key resistance elements in the war of art.

    An artist s a complete professional who has the courage to follow his heart by overcoming this fear that emanates from within.

    As humans we are wired to feel safe in groups and hence we feel scared doing path breaking work.

    This blog post will enlighten you on the these key elements on this negative force.

    This insight has been inspired from Steven Presssfield’s book The Wat of Art.

    Resistance Elements in War of Art

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/omnipresent-resistance-in-war-of-art/

    If you not already read this wonderful book, go grab a copy today and get started:

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

  • Omnipresent Resistance in War of Art

    Omnipresent Resistance in War of Art

    Do you realize the presence of Resistance in everyday lives?

    If you are an artist or pursuing any form of art, you would have experienced the omnipresent resistance in your war of art.

    In this blog post that has been inspired from Steven Pressfield’s book The War of Art we explore this aspect that comes in the way of artistry.

    Read this insight mentioned below to make you realize the presence of this negative force that emanates from within yourself.

    If you conquer fear you can conquer this force.

    Omnipresent Resistance in War of Art

    The book War of Art is a constant reminder of the war a artist has to wage against the force of resistance.

    For another insight inspired from the same book, please visit the below link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/biggest-truth-on-art/

    To know more about the author Steven Pressfield, please read the below link:

    https://stevenpressfield.com/

  • Three Elements of Motivational Interviewing

    Three Elements of Motivational Interviewing

    What are the three elements of Motivational Interviewing

    Read this blog post to understand the three key elements of motivational interviewing.

    This is a special interviewing technique to bring out the best responses from an otherwise stubborn audience.

    This is not only an art but when done following these three characteristics can be indeed illuminating.

    This insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again mentions about these three elements.

    three elements of motivational interviewing

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/overview-effect-of-astronauts/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Overview Effect of Astronauts

    Overview Effect of Astronauts

    Understanding the overview effect of Astronauts

    In this blog post you will understand about the overview effect of astronauts.

    As explained by science this is a phenomenon experienced by astronauts after they have viewed earth from the space.

    Due to this effect astronauts do not get bothered by trivial matters happening in earth and become more focused on the big picture.

    This insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again explains this phenomenon in more details..

    Overview effect of astronauts

    For a similar insight from the same book Think Again of Adam Grant please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/relationship-conflict-versus-task-conflict/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Relationship Conflict versus Task Conflict

    Relationship Conflict versus Task Conflict

    Understand relationship conflict versus task conflict

    Read this blog post to understand relationship conflict versus task conflict.

    This post will highlight why having constructive conflicts at work while maintaining healthy relationships can propel us forward.

    This is why creative workplace encourage high performance teams wherein individuals have the liberty to bring in different points of view.

    Read this insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again to understand the key differences between the two conflicts.

    Relationship Conflict versus Task Conflict

    For another such insightful post inspired from the same book Think Again by Adam Grant please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/rethinking-is-key-to-confident-humility/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Rethinking is key to Confident Humility

    Rethinking is key to Confident Humility

    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.

    Rethinking is key to Confident Humility

    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

  • Armchair Quarterback versus Impostor Syndrome

    Armchair Quarterback versus Impostor Syndrome

    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/

  • Rethinking Cycle over Overconfidence Cycle

    Rethinking Cycle over Overconfidence Cycle

    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.

    Rethinking Cycle over Overconfidence Cycle

    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/

  • Rethink your First Instinct Fallacy

    Rethink your First Instinct Fallacy

    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..

    rethink your first instinct fallacy

    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/

  • 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/