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  • Practice leads to Greatness

    Practice leads to Greatness

    Practice leads to greatness. Nothing can be more evident than the examples that Adam Grant has provided in his book Originals.

    In his book the author argues that greatness can only be achieved when we do a high volume of work. Only a small fraction of the work would eventually be considered great.

    Practice leads to Greatness

    As you can see all these great personalities produced a huge volume of work out of which only a small fraction is remembered by many.

    The big lesson we derive from this is continuous practice will refine our art.

  • The Journey from Creativity to Art

    The Journey from Creativity to Art

    Difference between Creativity and Art

    True artists who are successful in life and have taken the journey from creativity to art know the difference between the two.

    Creativity alone without rigorous practice is impossible to produce art that can stand the test of time.

    In his book Originals the author Adam Grant enlightens us on the difference between creativity and true art.

    As you can see making mistakes and failing is the foundation to creating ageless art.

    The Journey from Creativity to Art

    For another insightful post from Adam Grant’s book Give and Take, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/when-to-give-or-take/

  • For Originality remember THIS

    For Originality remember THIS

    What is the true definition of Originality?

    For true originality remember this tip inspired from Adam Grant’s book Originals.

    To be original we do not necessarily have to be first movers. There are times when being a first mover can land us in trouble.

    This is why Adam Grant argues that most of the truly originals who are known for path breaking work are cautiously optimistic.

    The below insight sums it all and enlightens us on the true definition of the term.

    For originality remember this

    For another wonderful insight from one such Adam Grant book please visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-definition-of-true-friend/

  • Best definition of TRUE FRIEND

    Best definition of TRUE FRIEND

    Who is a TRUE FRIEND?

    Each time I search for the best definition of a true friend, I am reminded of a wonderful insight shared by Adam Grant in his best selling book Originals.

    A true friend is indeed one who has our back and stays with us through our thick and think.

    Such a person encourages us and sees more potential in us than we see ourselves, inspires us to stretch ourselves to reach our full potential.

    Most important we become better version of ourselves in their company.

    Highlighted below is the definition inspired from Adam Grant’s Originals.

    Our lives would never be fulfilling without having true friends as mentioned by Simon Sinek. Listen to this video.

    https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXCOWMoiXVs

  • 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/

  • Handling Difficult Conversations

    Handling Difficult Conversations

    Masterclass in Handling difficult conversations

    Difficult conversations need to be handled with care. This blog post would help you understand the art of handling difficult conversations.

    Whenever faced with such conversations the key is to remain calm and patiently listen in.

    When someone has lost control and is venting out anger being calm and patient can be the biggest show of strength.

    This is what the best listeners do. They have the right amount of empathy and emotional intelligence to win over such situations.

    What evidence will change your mind? This is a very pertinent question to decide whether to continue or end the conversation as mentioned in the below insight inspired from the book Think Again.

    Handling difficult conversations

    For another insightful post inspired from the same book of Adam Grant, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/resistance-to-change-core-beliefs/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his work, please visit this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Resistance to Change Core Beliefs

    Resistance to Change Core Beliefs

    What is the biggest Resistance to Change Core Beliefs?

    Whenever our core beliefs are challenged, we face a huge resistance to change these core beliefs. Have you ever wondered why? Read this blog post to know more.

    Human brain has mainly two parts: 1) The Limbic brain inherited from apes and 2) the new brain or rational brain.

    Whenever faced with a challenge to rethink our beliefs, we face a severe resistance from the limbic brain

    As a result of which we seldom rethink and change or core beliefs for the better.

    Resistance to Change Core Beliefs

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/characteristics-of-good-forecasters/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his work, please visit this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Characteristics of Good Forecasters

    Characteristics of Good Forecasters

    What are the characteristics of good Forecasters?

    This blog post will enlighten you on the characteristics of good forecasters.

    These are people who are constantly rethinking and calibrating their existing learnings and knowledge.

    As mentioned by Adam Grant in his book Think Again, they constantly update their existing beliefs by triggering rethinking cycles.

    They constantly question their own ideas and see their opinions more as hunches rather than as truths.

    Characteristics of Good Forecasters

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/high-performing-teams-embrace-conflict/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Confident Humility Meaning

    Confident Humility Meaning

    What is the meaning of Confident Humility?

    Confident humility meaning and its understanding stems from finding the right balance between competence and confidence.

    One one end of the spectrum is Armchair Quarter Back syndrome wherein confidence exceeds competence. This is when we show off more than our credentials.

    On the other side of the spectrum though is Impostor Syndrome wherein competence exceeds confidence and we feel diffident to show off our justly earned skills.

    The ideal zone is to strike a balance between the two as shown in this insight, inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again.

    Thus mixing the right amount of humility with confidence leads to most optimal results.

    Confident humility meaning

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/rethinking-is-key-to-confident-humility/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • High Performing Teams embrace Conflict

    High Performing Teams embrace Conflict

    How do High Performing Teams embrace Conflict?

    High Performing Teams are characterized by their ability to embrace conflict.

    In any team we frequently associate two kinds of conflict i.e. Task Conflict and Relationship Conflict.

    Whereas relationship conflict is detrimental to performance, task conflict in some amount while maintaining healthy relationships go a long way in pathbreaking inventions.

    This is elaborated in the below insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again.

    High Performing Teams embrace Conflict

    Innovative organizations encourage task conflicts to challenge the status quo which reduces over a period of time. This increases again for a subsequent challenge and so on.

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/downside-of-high-iq-for-rethinking/

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

    https://adamgrant.net/