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  • Be an Honest Trier

    Be an Honest Trier

    Daily writing prompt
    What is one word that describes you?
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    Are you an Honest Trier?

    I am a big believer of focusing on the process rather than the end product. This is why I encourage you all to be an honest trier like me.

    It is when we focus on things e can control and indulge in deliberate practice is when ordinary people can make extraordinary things happen.

    As James Clear mentions 1% improvement everyday has a compounding effect. Read this insight on power of tiny gains..

    https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvement

    An honest trier puts in the hours to attain expertise rather than being obsessed with results.

    Deliberate practice leads to mastery when we attain at least 10000 hours. Read this insightful post on deliberate practice.

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

    So what are you waiting for? Be obsessed with the present moment, sincerely try putting your best effort and believe in deliberate practice.

    Be an Honest Trier

    Above all put process over product.

  • The Compliment of Self Compassion

    The Compliment of Self Compassion

    Daily writing prompt
    What was the best compliment you’ve received?
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    Give yourself the compliment of self compassion

    The compliment of self compassion will be the best compliment you will ever receive. This blog post throws more light on the need of loving your own self.

    Very frequently in the hustle and bustle of modern life we forget about self compassion. We do not realize the journey that we have already traversed in life.

    Self care by being kind to yourself goes a long way in ensuring a healthy and fruitful life.

    This makes our lives less stressful and more fulfilling. Hence this is the first step towards healthy relationships and hence a healthy work life.

    Nothing elaborates this better than the insight from Nir Eyal’s book:

    The Compliment of Self Compassion

    Visit this blog post to know more:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/virtues-of-self-compassion/

    To know more about Nir Eyal and his work on this topic, please visit this link:

    https://www.nirandfar.com/self-compassion-to-succeed

    Hence what are you waiting for? Start loving yourself.

  • Optimism leads to Confidence

    Optimism leads to Confidence

    Daily writing prompt
    Who is the most confident person you know?
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    The ability to remain optimistic at all times is a very special ability that very few possess. Optimism leads to confidence and hence the most confident person I know who keeps inspiring me through his work is Simon Sinek.

    Simon’s work on the merits of optimistic thinking is inspiring to the core. From his work I have come to know that adopting such a positive mindset can even lead to a better immune system and a progressive mindset.

    When we think optimistically we focus on the present moment and grow in confidence. The following insights are inspiring to the core:

    Optimism leads to Confidence

    To know more about the Sweet Spot of Confidence read this insight inspired from Adam Grant.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/sweet-spot-of-confidence/

  • Define your Flow state

    Define your Flow state

    Daily writing prompt
    What activities do you lose yourself in?
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    Remain in a state of Flow

    If you know how to define your flow state, you will know those moments when you remain engrossed in activities you like the most.

    The state of flow is a moment when the arousal is just about right to enable you reach peak performance.

    This is when you focus on the present moment without fearing about the future or regretting of the past.

    Every person is ware of those activities which we enjoy doing even when no one is watching. It may be blogging, cooking, music and the like.

    As shown in the below snapshot, when skills meet the right challenges and we operate at A4, we are believed to be in a state of flow.

    Define your Flow state

    For another interesting insight around the same topic, please read below:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/being-in-flow-leads-to-happiness-how/

    To know more about this state, visit this link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)

  • Leadership is like Parenting

    Leadership is like Parenting

    Daily writing prompt
    What is the last thing you learned?
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    How is Leadership like Parenting?

    The last thing on great leadership I have learnt is that leadership is like parenting. Let’s explore more.

    Simon Sinek has done extensive work on this topic via his experience with US Navy Seals, great leaders and has come up with this wonderful metaphor.

    Leadership is like Parenting

    Great leaders back their team and encourage them to do their best. This is very similar to how we as parents support our kids to give off their best.

    For another insight on the same topic, please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/extending-parenting-to-leadership-2/

    Visit this link to to view the video around the same topic:

    https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=497155764483613

  • The mirage of SUCCESS

    The mirage of SUCCESS

    Daily writing prompt
    What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.
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    How do you define SUCCESS?

    The one question I keep getting and hate answering is about the true definition of SUCCESS. The mirage of success educates us not to chase it and rather chase excellence.

    Viktor Frankl beautifully illustrates this in his book, Man’s Search for Meaning as follows:

    The mirage of SUCCESS

    The more we aim for it the more we go away from it.

    Very frequently we complain that in spite of all the hard work, we are not able to achieve success. For all such people, this blog post inspired from James Clear’s book is the most appropriate answer:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/success-is-a-long-and-winding-journey-why/

    Thus do not obsess over it, work hard and make yourself so competent that success is forced to chase you.

  • Welcome your Infinite Minded self

    Welcome your Infinite Minded self

    Daily writing prompt
    You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?
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    If I were to write my own autobiography it would surely inspire you to welcome your infinite minded self.

    The very fact that life is an infinite game and there are no merits in finite mindedness has been beautifully explained by Simon Sinek in his book The Infinite Game.

    An infinite minded individual does not focus on trifles, strives to be a better version everyday without comparing with others.

    The moment we develop this mindset we realize the benefits of thinking about long term benefits than short term dopamine driven gains.

    The example of the gardener is an apt example of this mindset, which I encourage you all to develop for a fulfilled life.

    Welcome your Infinite Minded self

    For another insight around this same topic, please read this blog post:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/lead-life-with-infinite-mindset/

    If you have not already read this book, encourage you to grab a copy of The Infinite Game today:

    https://simonsinek.com/podcast/episodes/the-infinite-game-with-dr-james-carse/?utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6968735945&hsa_cam=22203731911&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22203735358&gbraid=0AAAAAojL0Xts6W6FEdqhIW768q8zn_Yae&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrvPc3OSFkwMVyaNmAh2T0TgjEAAYASAAEgKRcPD_BwE

  • Being Unfulfillment proof

    Being Unfulfillment proof

    Daily writing prompt
    If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?
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    Why should you be unfulfillment proof?

    Being unfulfillment proof is your right and this blog post would inspire you to remove this word from your personal dictionary.

    In the modern day of hustle and bustle, the most common word that we hear from everyone is STRESS or ANXIETY. This is unfortunate but true since most of us come home from work feeling UNFULFILLED.

    As per me it is better to lead a short and fulfilling life rather than a long and unfulfilled life. Hence leading a fulfilling life is much better than leading a unfilled yet long life.

    As mentioned by Daniel Pink in his book When:

    Being Unfulfillment proof

    Unleash flow in your lives with the right mix of challenge and skill in your work.

    Next time you feel stressed or anxious, get yourself involved with work that leads to a flow experience and makes you feel energized.

    Read this blog post to know more:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-being-in-flow-can-reduce-stress/

    To know more about Simon Sinek’s work on fulfillment at work, please visit this link:

    https://simonsinek.com/stories/how-mastering-these-insignificant-moments-at-work-can-change-everything/

  • Putting Purpose over Pleasure

    Putting Purpose over Pleasure

    Daily writing prompt
    What advice would you give to your teenage self?
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    Why Purpose over Pleasure?

    The most important piece of advice I would have given to my teenage self is putting purpose over pleasure.

    As mentioned by Angela Duckworth in her book Grit, with grit and determination we come to realize the value of finding a meaning in life as opposed to short term “dopamine” driven results.

    Hence once we realize this truth as a teenager our mindset as our vision towards life would orient her for long term focus.

    Read this insightful blog post from the same book to know more:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/purpose-driven-versus-pleasure-driven/

    Putting Purpose over Pleasure

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

    https://angeladuckworth.com

  • Start Loving Boredom

    Start Loving Boredom

    Daily writing prompt
    What bores you?
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    Do you LOVE BOREDOM?

    It may surprise you if I ask you to start loving boredom, but rest assured this post will enlighten you on the reason for the same.

    Cal Newport has mentioned that boredom has a huge role to play in terms of improving focus and concentration.

    Also James Clear has mentioned that excellence and boredom are related. To achieve excellence you have to love doing the same things over and over again.

    Start Loving Boredom

    For another insightful post on the same topic, please visit the link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/boredom-is-the-biggest-threat-to-success-how/

    To know Cal Newport’s take on the same topic please visit:

    https://calnewport.com/on-deep-breaks