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  • Do THIS in your TWENTIES

    Do THIS in your TWENTIES

    Daily writing prompt
    What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self?
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    Are you in your TWENTIES? This is for you

    If you do this in your twenties you are sure to lead a fulfilling life as your career progresses.

    Due to the lack of guidance and proper experience, at this age we run the risk of making mistakes which we realize in our forties.

    The following TODOs from Dan Pink sums up what you should do if you are twenty something:

    1. Build a body of work, not a resume: In the long run, people won’t hire you based on a piece of paper or a list of credentials. They will hire you for exactly what you have actually done and created.
    2. Avoid working with jerks: No matter how smart, talented, or well-connected a difficult person is, they will drain your energy, slow your progress, and poison your joy.
    3. Regret inaction more than action: People in their 20s often have equal regrets about things they did and things they didn’t do. In the long run, you are far more likely to regret the risks you didn’t take.
    4. Shortcuts are scams: Anything worth doing takes time. The “quick route” often sends you backward.
    5. Nobody is watching: You think people are judging your choices, but they aren’t. Everyone is too busy living their own lives and thinking about themselves

    For an insightful post around Inaction regret from Daniel Pink, please refer to the below link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/guarding-against-inaction-regrets/

    Do THIS in your TWENTIES
  • Respect Relationships like Seat belts

    Respect Relationships like Seat belts

    Daily writing prompt
    Write your guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships.
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    Respect Good relationships

    Good relationships should make us feel safe. This necessitates hand picking relationships that make us feel psychologically safe. This post educates you to respect relationships like seat belts.

    I am a big fan of this saying from Simon Sinek wherein we compares good relationships with seat belts.

    Good Relationships make us feel Safe

    In good relationship we feel safe to express our vulnerability because we feel psychologically safe.

    To know what goes into forming of trusting high performance teams read this insight:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/trusting-teams-drive-high-performance/

    To know more about Simon Sinek and his work, please visit this link:

    https://simonsinek.com

  • Good Relationships make us feel Safe

    Good Relationships make us feel Safe

    Daily writing prompt
    Write your guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships.
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    This is the litmus test for Good Relationships

    Good relationships should make us feel safe. This necessitates hand picking relationships that make us feel psychologically safe.

    I am a big fan of this saying from Simon Sinek wherein we compares good relationships with seat belts.

    Good Relationships make us feel Safe

    In good relationship we feel safe to express our vulnerability because we feel psychologically safe.

    To know what goes into forming of trusting high performance teams read this insight:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/trusting-teams-drive-high-performance/

  • For Originality remember THIS

    For Originality remember THIS

    What is the true definition of Originality?

    For true originality remember this tip inspired from Adam Grant’s book Originals.

    To be original we do not necessarily have to be first movers. There are times when being a first mover can land us in trouble.

    This is why Adam Grant argues that most of the truly originals who are known for path breaking work are cautiously optimistic.

    The below insight sums it all and enlightens us on the true definition of the term.

    For originality remember this

    For another wonderful insight from one such Adam Grant book please visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-definition-of-true-friend/

  • 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