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  • FOCUS on PROCESS over RESULTS

    FOCUS on PROCESS over RESULTS

    Why should you focus on process rather than results?

    If you are looking for long term fulfillment, focus on the process over the results. This would help you stay focused on the present rather than being fearful of the future or regretful of the past.

    In his book The Practicing Mind, the author Thomas Sterner enlightens us on the same to stay mindful of the present moment.

    When we have razor sharp focus on the process, we tend to enjoy the work we are doing.

    This drives away anxiety and stress from our lives.

    Focus on process over Results

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/it-is-now-or-never-2/

    To know more about the author please visit the following link:

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

  • It is NOW or NEVER

    It is NOW or NEVER

    Why should you LIVE in the NOW?

    In his book The Practicing Mind the author Thomas Sterner encourages us to honor the present moment. He highlights that it is now or never and hence we should not wait to act.

    The right moment will only come when we act rather than waiting for the right moment and time.

    He explains at length the importance of the process rather than obsession on the end product for long lasting success and happiness.

    The following insight inspired from the same book, elaborates on the same:

    it is now or never

    For another similar insight around the same topic, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-should-you-live-in-the-now/

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

    https://tomsterner.com

  • Best definition of WRITING

    Best definition of WRITING

    Never saw WRITING defined better than this

    If you are an aspiring writer look no farther than this blog post to understand the best definition of writing.

    In her book Bird by Bird, the author Anne Lamott goes at great lengths in highlighting the need to remain in flow if you want to be a good writer.

    Patience, focus and practice are the key skills to get a first draft ready failing which we can’t ship great content.

    The following insight helps us visually imagine the process of writing.

    Best definition of WRITING

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-way-to-start-writing/

    If you are an aspiring writer the book Bird by Bird is a must read for you. Go grab a copy today..

    https://www.amazon.in/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life-ebook/dp/B000SEGI8Q

  • Motivation to start Writing

    Motivation to start Writing

    This will motivate you to start writing

    If you are an aspiring writer and seeking motivation to start writing this blog post should help.

    In her book Bird by Bird, the author Anne Lamott mentions this to be common problem for most who want to start writing their first drafts.

    His simple solution to the problem is to start with childhood and weave stories around the same.

    This has been highlighted in the below insight inspired from the same book:

    Motivation to start writing

    For a similar insightful post from the same book, please visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-way-to-start-writing/

    To know more about the author Anne Lamott and her work, please visit this link:

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

  • Develop a Daily Writing Habit

    Develop a Daily Writing Habit

    How to develop a daily writing habit?

    If you are an aspiring writer, the biggest challenge is developing the first draft. For this you need to develop a daily writing habit.

    In her book Bird by Bird the author Annie Lamott elaborates on this fact and mentions that this is what she is asked frequently by her students.

    The only answer to this is showing up and daily practice. This allows your creative mind to kick in and eventually results will show.

    Please find below the insight inspired from the same book that builds on to the above fact.

    Develop a daily writing habit

    For another writing tip inspired from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/importance-of-books-in-our-life/

    If you an aspiring writer, the book Bird by Bird is a must read for you..

    https://www.amazon.in/Bird-Canons-Anne-Lamott/dp/1786898551

  • Successful Writing and Flow

    Successful Writing and Flow

    Isn’t successful writing all about flow?

    Successful writing and flow are related. Anne Lamott highlights the same in her book Bird by Bird.

    The author inspires an aspiring writer to focus on getting a first draft by getting over the resistance of the limbic brain.

    The start is what matters the most. She goes at length and mentions that very often good writers don’t realize the journey till they have generated the final draft.

    This is because they are so engrossed with the process that the product hardly matters.

    The same has been highlighted in this insight from the same book:

    Successful writing and flow

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/approaching-a-problem-bird-by-bird/

    To know more about Anne Lamott please visit this link:

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

  • Shift to an Infinite Mindset

    Shift to an Infinite Mindset

    Why should you shift to an Infinite Mindset?

    The primary thing I am working on is to shift to an infinite mindset. This would me be purpose driven rather than pleasure driven.

    In his book The Infinite Game, Simon Sinek had introduced this concept wherein he encourages us to think of bettering ourselves by the day instead of comparing with others.

    This is the single most important skill needed to keep playing the game of life or business.

    The five key principles that define adoption of an infinite mindset have been highlighted below:

    1. Advance a Just CAUSE which acts as a GUIDING STAR for motivating ourselves.
    2. Constant endeavor to build trust at home and workplace wherein people feel psychologically safe in our company
    3. Respect , study and be prepared to learn from Worthy Rivals to keep playing the infinite game more effectively
    4. Avoid complacency & Prepare for Existential Flex which is run time disruption at a time things are going well. This helps us course correct as needed.
    5. Demonstrate the Courage to Lead
    Shifting to an infinite mindset

    For another similar insight around the same topic, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/adopt-the-infinite-mindset-for-life/

    To know more about the book of Simon Sinek, please grab a copy now:

    https://www.amazon.in/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/0241295599

  • Learn the Art of Slow Productivity

    Learn the Art of Slow Productivity

    Why learn the art of Slow Productivity?

    If there is something I would like to advise you all it would be to learn the art of slow productivity. This is what I have started practicing on a regular basis.

    In his book, the author Cal Newport enlightens us on the merits of not trying to do too many things at a time. He makes us aware of the harmful consequences of being “always on”.

    In essence there are three principles of slow productivity extended from the concept of a slow cooked healthy traditional meal:

    1. DO fewer things
    2. Work at a natural pace
    3. Obsess over quality

    When these principles are applied in our daily work and personal lives, it would not only become fulfilling it would give us more enjoyment as well as work life balance.

    Hence I encourage all of you to consider adopting these principles.

    Learn the Art of Slow Productivity

    For another similar insight inspired from the same book please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/slow-productivity-and-fulfillment/

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

    https://calnewport.com

  • Importance of Books In Life

    Importance of Books In Life

    How are Books closely Intertwined with human lives?

    The importance of books in human life is undeniable. They touch our lives in every possible manner sometimes even without our notice.

    In her book Bird by Bird, the author Anne Lamott makes us aware of the all pervasive impact of books in our lives.

    The below insight inspired from her book elaborates on the same.

    Importance of Books in our Life

    For another insightful post on books, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-books-are-our-best-friends/

    If you an aspiring writer, Bird by Bird should be the book that you should start reading right away.

    To know more about Anne Lamott and her work, please visit this link:

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

  • The problem with Perfectionism in Writing

    The problem with Perfectionism in Writing

    Why should a writer not obsess with perfectionism?

    The problem with perfectionism in writing has been illustrated very crisply by Anne Lamott in her book Bird by Bird.

    According to the author if we think too perfectly it can come in the way of making a start. A first draft is never perfect but if we get bogged down with perfectionism it comes in the way of shipping a first draft.

    Once we overcome this obsession and get the first draft out more often that not the rest of the journey falls in place.

    This has been elaborated in the below insight inspired from the same book.

    The problem with perfectionism in writing

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/approaching-a-problem-bird-by-bird/

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

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