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  • 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

  • Viktor Frankl’s take on Success

    Viktor Frankl’s take on Success

    Lots to learn from Viktor Frankl’s take on Success

    Whenever the word successful comes to my mind, I am reminded of Viktor Frankl’s take on success.

    His book Man’s Search for Meaning is a true masterclass and enlightens us many interesting aspects of life.

    After surviving the holocaust, the lessons that he learnt have been wonderfully highlighted in this book.

    One such lesson is on success, which he says we should never aim for since the more we long for it the farther we go from it.

    This has been elaborated in this insight inspired from his best selling book:

    Viktor Frankl's take on Success

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/freedom-of-choice-is-powerful/

    To more about the logotherapy, a term that finds mention in the book, please visit this link:

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

  • Adopt the Principles of Infinite Mindset

    Adopt the Principles of Infinite Mindset

    Why should you adopt the principles of Infinite mindset?

    If you adopt the principles of infinite mindset your life is going to take a turn for the better. This is the biggest lesson I have learnt ever since I have read The Infinite Game from Simon Sinek.

    To adopt such a mindset you need to thing about long term benefits and sacrifice dopamine driven short term gains.

    These principles will help you focus on long term continuous improvement rather than short term wins.

    The goal is to stay in the game as long as possible by perpetuating a mission that is bigger than any one person or generation, not to win against competitors.

    adopt the principles of infinite mindset

    For another such insightful post around the same topic, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-gift-of-infinite-mindset/

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

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

  • Approaching a Problem Bird by Bird

    Approaching a Problem Bird by Bird

    Why should be approach a problem bird by bird?

    When faced with the challenging of solving any creative problem, it makes a lot of sense in approaching the problem bird by bird as mentioned by Anne Lamott.

    In her best selling book the author highlights this fact by mentioning that perfectionism is a villain that comes in the way of our first draft.

    Very frequently when we sit to write down some creative content we forget to break the problem in chunks to make it more manageable.

    This is lesson that the author learnt from her dad who taught her and the family to approach any creative problem in steps.

    The below insight from the book elaborates on the lesson taught by her father:

    Approaching a problem bird by bird

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

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

    If you are an aspiring writer and have not yet read this book, go grab a copy of this today!!

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

  • Merits of Clutter and Mess for Artists

    Merits of Clutter and Mess for Artists

    Why does clutter and mess go hand in hand with Artistry?

    True artists are those who revel in situations are chaotic. This is what brings out the best in them. Read this blog post to know the merits of clutter and mess for artists.

    In her book Bird by Bird the author Anne Lamott highlights the shortcomings of perfectionism since it can come in the way of creating truly inspiring work.

    Whenever the environment is chaotic and unpredictable genuine artists are able to solve problems in a more creative manner.

    The insight below inspired from the same book highlights the same.

    Merits of Clutter and Mess for Artists

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

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

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

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