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  • Top Three Traits of a Linchpin

    Top Three Traits of a Linchpin

    The book I am currently reading is Seth Godin’s Linchpin. This book is a wonderful book that highlights how Linchpins are indispensable and that they are made not born. The top three traits of a linchpin are as follows:

    1. Masters the limbic brain(devil) and lets their rational brain take charge of the fear , stress of the limbic brain when it comes to taking risks in order to create insanely different things to achieve fulfillment.
    2. Challenges the status quo
    3. In the modern age where factory model has become irrelevant , has the guts to take risks to avoid sheep-walking.

    Wonderful read and a must read for those who want to be indispensable.

  • Have you heard about Moskito island?

    Have you heard about Moskito island?

    Richard Branson’s Moskito island is one of my dream destinations.

    The Virgin Atlantic icon, owns this island and has brought ring tailored lemurs from Madagascar to this island.

    https://archive.nytimes.com/green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/19/branson-a-man-with-an-island-for-lemurs/#:~:text=Lemurs%20are%20endangered%20because%20of,in%202007%20for%20%2430%20million.

  • How AUTHENTIC STORIES result in WIN WIN?

    How AUTHENTIC STORIES result in WIN WIN?

    The reason authentic stories result in win win has been highlighted in the below mentioned insight.

    This insight has been inspired from Seth Godin’s All Marketers are Liars.

  • Why should you know these Key Parts of Human Brain?

    Why should you know these Key Parts of Human Brain?

    The coolest thing I have found after reading numerous best sellers is knowledge on key parts of the human brain.

    Understanding the orientation of the human brain is a key to developing and honing emotional intelligence related skills, which is the backbone to survive and make it big in this knowledge worker age.

    I will summarize these 4 key parts of our human brain.

    1. Neo cortex is the part of brain that helps us in rational thinking while limbic brain is responsible for emotions. Neo cortex helps us perform complex calculations whereas limbic brain can only understand cues or signals.
    2. Hippocampus is the small part that helps in long term memory.Hence any message to be made memorable must target the hippocampus of the receiver to register for a long time
    3. Basal Ganglia is the part of the brain that helps in the formation of a habit on the basis of a cue for any habit.
    4. Amygdala is a small part in limbic part which is responsible for generation of dopamine , the chemical that is released due to self happiness.

    Read a similar insightful post related to the brain, below:

    How to reach PEAK LEVEL of MENTAL PERFORMANCE?
  • Typical Journey of a Good Story

    Typical Journey of a Good Story

    The typical journey of a good story has been wonderfully illustrated by Seth Godin in All Marketers are Liars.

  • How to leverage the science of Habit Formation?

    How to leverage the science of Habit Formation?

    The science of habit formation is a three step process. Replacing old habits with good new habits is all about understanding this three step process.

    The three step process is as follows:

    Read this insight as to how the power of habit can be leveraged to quit wrong habits like smoking.

    How can a TWEAK in HABIT LOOP help QUIT SMOKING?
  • Moments that create FLOW

    Moments that create FLOW

    Having a pet is not only relaxing but very energizing at the same time. Being in company of a true friend like a pet can help us remain in flow. These are moments that create flow in our lives.

    Research has proven that the science of flow demands us doing things that we really enjoy. Being with a pet is one such thing.

    How does BEING in FLOW feel like?
  • Harmful effects of Stress and Anxiety

    Harmful effects of Stress and Anxiety

    Well the most expensive thing i have ever bought with me is STRESS. Stress is indeed expensive and harmful at the same time. Explained below are the harmful effects of stress and anxiety.

    Research shows that being exposed to too much of stress and anxiety can cause us a lot of harm.

    Hence the burning need is to remain in flow, give wings to our passion and reduce the flow of cortisol.

    This David Rock insight from Your Brain at Work, explains more.

    Why is TOO MUCH STRESS and ANXIETY HARMFUL?
  • Simon Sinek Motivational Podcasts

    Simon Sinek Motivational Podcasts

    I am a huge fan and follower of Simon Sinek. These are some of the Simon Sinek motivational podcasts I am currently listening to.

    https://fb.watch/oaSr8nHYIn/?mibextid=UVffzb – need to understand your WHY

    https://fb.watch/oaSzbPz-Qi/?mibextid=UVffzb – Why should we encourage VULNERABILITY

    https://fb.watch/oaSDwDbCoo/?mibextid=UVffzb – Understanding importance of Worthy Rivals

  • Construct of a DREAM SCHOOL

    Construct of a DREAM SCHOOL

    My favorite subject at school was Drawing. The construct of a dream school consists of a place wherein students are encouraged to do THREE things:

    1. Encourage students to ask the RIGHT QUESTIONS
    2. Encourage role plays that prepare students as future LEADERS
    3. Support students in solving CREATIVE and DIFFICULT problems even if they were to FAIL.

    My Drawing class teacher nurtured such an environment.