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  • The Rise and Fall of Blackberry

    The Rise and Fall of Blackberry

    Decoding the rise and fall of blackberry

    The rise and fall of blackberry can be attributed to its inability to rethink the future.

    Mike Lazaridis revolutionized the iconic Blackberry phone. But unfortunately his inability to adapt to changing needs of the market led to its downfall.

    In his book Think Again, Adam Grant explores the lack of rethinking that led to this downfall.

    The failure of Blackberry is a constant reminder to constantly adapt and rethink with changing times

    Read the below insight inspired from the same book to understand how thinking led to the rise whereas inability to rethink led to its fall.

    The rise and fall of blackberry

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    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/applying-scientific-thinking-in-daily-life/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Practicing Gratitude leads to Peace

    Practicing Gratitude leads to Peace

    Can regular practice of gratitude lead to peace?

    If you are looking for a fulfilling life and stability this blog post will let you know how practicing gratitude leads to peace in your lives.

    Research shows that the effect of being grateful can be immense. Not only does it satisfy the person being praised, it also benefits the person who is being grateful.

    This leads to the triggering of positive emotions and drives away negative thoughts and emotions.

    Another important benefit is that we can focus on the present moment without worrying about the past and future

    Shown below is the construct of a gratitude that you can practice regularly for a peaceful life.

    Practicing Gratitude leads to Peace

    For another such insight on gratitude and its benefits please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/learn-to-thank-god-during-good-times-as-well-why/

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  • Applying Scientific Thinking in Daily life

    Applying Scientific Thinking in Daily life

    Why should we apply scientific thinking in everyday lives?

    This blog post explores the benefits of applying scientific thinking in daily life.

    As mentioned by Adam Grant in his book Think Again, scientist is not only a profession it is a way of thinking and rethinking.

    Scientists develop a hypothesis and through refinement driven by rethinking they are able to create pathbreaking inventions.

    In our daily lives if we apply these rethinking principles and break away from stereotypes will make us better prepared for facing changes.

    Read this insight from the book of Adam Grant to know more about the same:

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    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-elements-of-motivational-interviewing/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • 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

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    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

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

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    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

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

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    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/