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  • Grit and Growth Mindset are Intertwined

    Grit and Growth Mindset are Intertwined

    Evidence that Grit and Growth Mindset are Intertwined

    To know how Grit and Growth Mindset are deeply Intertwined read this blog post.

    In her book Angela Duckworth cites a reference from Carol Dweck’s book to prove this point.

    As proven by research gritty people develop a growth mindset that gives them the tenacity and perseverance to tide over adverse circumstances by embracing hope.

    These are the successful people who indulge in optimistic self talk that gives from the strength to face adverse circumstances.

    Grit and Growth Mindset are Intertwined

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/daily-deliberate-practice-limit/

    To know more about the book Mindset by Carol Dweck, visit this link:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ

  • Daily Deliberate Practice Limit

    Daily Deliberate Practice Limit

    In her book Grit, the author Angela has touched upon a very interesting metric of the daily deliberate practice limit.

    This metric has been derived after studying the behavior patterns of all world experts and their deliberate practice regime.

    After studying all such patterns the limit for such rigorous practice has been capped between three to five hours per day at a maximum.

    The below insight inspired from the same book elaborates on this interesting metric.

    Daily Deliberate Practice Limit

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/four-psychological-assets-of-grit/

    To know more about Deliberate Practice please visit the below link:

    https://sentio.org/what-is-deliberate-practice

  • Four Psychological Assets of Grit

    Four Psychological Assets of Grit

    Which are the four psychological assets of Grit?

    In her book Angela Duckworth has highlighted four psychological assets that are key to grit. The journey to greatness is incomplete without these components.

    1. Interest -> A certain amount of interest is needed to pick up a skill. This typically develops at an early age
    2. Practice -> Once interest develops, deliberate practice needs to kick in to perfect the skill and take it to the next level. Putting in the hours by moving out of comfort zone is what counts.
    3. Purpose -> No great deed can be achieved without an overarching purpose or a calling. The skill that has been developed through interest and practice makes us realize this calling.
    4. Hope -> Faith in god or optimism that the future is bright keeps us going even when the chips are down.

    These components make up a truly gritty champion who eventually makes it big in life as elaborated in the below insight.

    four psychological assets of grit

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-step-goal-setting-masterclass/

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

    https://angeladuckworth.com

  • Importance of Consistency in Grit Scale

    Importance of Consistency in Grit Scale

    What makes consistency so important in Grit Scale?

    To know about the importance of consistency in the grit scale to measure grit, read this insightful post inspired from Angela Duckworth’s book.

    This scale which has been developed by Angela Duckworth measures grit via two important components i.e. Consistency and Perseverance.

    Without consistent effort over a period of time it is not possible to achieve path breaking outcomes as highlighted in the below insight.

    Importance of consistency in grit scale

    For another such inspiring insight from the same book, please visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/beyond-the-plateau-of-arrested-development/

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

    https://angeladuckworth.com

  • Beyond the Plateau of Arrested Development

    Beyond the Plateau of Arrested Development

    How to go beyond the Plateau of Arrested Development?

    Deliberate Practice is the only way to go beyond the plateau of arrested development. This insight elaborates on the same.

    This is the zone wherein our growth stagnates since we do not have the resilience or grit to tide over this plateau.

    Anders Ericsson, regarded as the world expert on world experts has mentioned that the only thing that can help us go beyond is Deliberate Practice.

    As you can see only consistent effort and deliberate practice can lead to mastery.

    Beyond the Plateau of Arrested Development

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/hard-thing-rule-to-encourage-grit/

    Have you heard of the Grit Scale to measure your grit?

    https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/

  • Best Advice to Millennials

    Best Advice to Millennials

    The best piece of advice to Millennials and Gen Z

    The best piece of advice I have ever heard and would like to pass on to Millennials is mentioned below.

    My teenage was much different from that of modern day millennials. There are these two things which are driving modern day millennials crazy:

    1. Instant gratification – Through channels such as Amazon wherein you instantly get what you want. The absence of instant gratification leads to feeling of anxiety and stress. PATIENCE is the KEY.
    2. Addiction to social media – The fear of missing out forces these millennials to seek a dopamine shot through Likes and Shares on social media platforms. JUDICIOUS use of SOCIAL MEDIA is the KEY.

    Unfulfilled needs due to 1 and 2 lead to feeling of anxiety, depression and even suicidal cases in modern day millennials.

    Nothing highlights this better than the following Simon Sinek quote:

    Best Advice to Millennials

    For a similar insightful post please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/social-media-addiction-versus-alcoholism/

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

    https://simonsinek.com

  • Hard Thing Rule to encourage Grit

    Hard Thing Rule to encourage Grit

    What is the Hard Thing Rule?

    Champions master the art of doing hard things and that is why they are successful in life. In this blog post you will know more about the Hard Thing Rule to encourage grit which is quintessential characteristic of all champions.

    In her book Grit, the author Angela Duckworth mentions about this rule as a simple three step process to become grittier by the day.

    1. Pick up a hard thing and undertake deliberate practice to master the thing
    2. You are not allowed to quit the task mid way despite challenges that you may encounter
    3. You get to choose the Hard Thing

    The insight shown below elaborates on the same:

    Hard thing rule to encourage grit

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/characteristics-of-gritty-parenting/

    If you have not read Grit already, go grab a copy of this book today:

    https://www.amazon.in/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108

  • Characteristics of Gritty Parenting

    Characteristics of Gritty Parenting

    What are the key characteristics of Gritty Parenting?

    The defining characteristics of gritty parenting highlight how they shape the careers of their kids as mentioned in this post.

    These are parents who are highly demanding but highly supportive of their kids at the same time.

    Research shows that parents of many successful people have laid the foundation of their success by practicing “wise parenting”.

    The insight illustrated below has been inspired from Angela Duckworth’s book Grit and elaborates on the above mentioned fact.

    Characteristics of gritty parenting

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/four-components-of-deliberate-practice/

    To know more about Angela Duckworth and her work, please visit this link:

    https://angeladuckworth.com

  • Four Components of Deliberate Practice

    What are the four components of deliberate practice?

    To know more about the four components of deliberate practice in order to approach is scientifically, please read this blog post.

    In her book Grit, the author Angela Duckworth has enlightened us on a scientific way of approaching this difficult problem.

    Once applied successfully this would make difficult tasks look easy via scientifically formed habits.

    Please read the insight inspired from the same book to apply the same principle in your every day lives. It talks about the 4 components starting with the goal to get started.

    Four components of deliberate practice

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/deliberate-practice-versus-flow-state/

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

    https://angeladuckworth.com

  • Deliberate Practice versus Flow State

    Deliberate Practice versus Flow State

    Comparing Deliberate Practice versus Flow State

    In her book Grit, the author Angela Duckworth mentions about discussing deliberate practice as well as Flow with the icons Anders Ericsson and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi respectively. This blog post will highlight deliberate practice versus flow state.

    Research has proven that all champions exhibit grit and believe in immense amount of practice.

    Thus perseverance along with passion is necessary for success.

    The below insight highlights that whereas Deliberate Practice is a behavior, being in flow is an experience.

    Deliberate Practice versus Flow State

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-does-grit-effort-count-twice/

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

    https://angeladuckworth.com