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  • Dream Fulfilling Job. How is it like?

    Dream Fulfilling Job. How is it like?

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    What’s your dream job?
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    In my view a DREAM FULFILLING JOB is one wherein one should return home fulfilled and can’t wait for the sun to rise to report to work, the next day.

    Work occupies a huge part of our life and hence we should do a job we love.

    For us to love our job, work should be like play. This can only happen when we are doing a job that suits our passion.

    I love this quote of Simon Sinek which echoes my sentiment about a fulfilling job.

    “Returning from work feeling inspired, safe, fulfilled and grateful is a natural human right to which we are all entitled and not a modern luxury that only a few lucky ones are able to find.”

    Read some very insightful blogs around the topic of fulfilling work.

    How to create a WORK CULTURE to enable FLOW?

    What is the CAREER CAPITAL theory of GREAT WORK?

    THIS is the WORK that leads to FLOW
  • Great Leadership is like PARENTING. How?

    Great Leadership is like PARENTING. How?

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    What makes a good leader?
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    A good leader and hence great leadership needs empathy and true courage. Leadership is in many ways similar to parenting.

    As Simon Sinek says:

    “The joy of parenting comes from seeing our children do things that delight us. Similarly the joy of leadership comes from seeing someone in our team do more than they thought they were capable of. “

    Read these very insightful blogs that capture true essence of great leadership based on lessons learnt from Simon Sinek.

    A masterclass on GREAT LEADERSHIP..
    Why prioritizing PEOPLE pay DIVIDENDS for GREAT LEADERS?
    Do you consider yourself a COURAGEOUS LEADER?

    And finally I end with another great of Simon Sinek:

    “Leadership is not about being in charge, it’s about taking care of those in your charge”

  • Avoid SOCIAL MEDIA Overuse. Why?

    Avoid SOCIAL MEDIA Overuse. Why?

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    If you could un-invent something, what would it be?
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    Though it has numerous benefits, just for its numerous side effects and addiction, if I could un-invent something it would be avoid of SOCIAL MEDIA overuse.

    The proliferation of social media platforms and instant gratification associated is leading to numerous harmful side effects.

    For Gen X millennials, addicted to social media and the expectation of instant gratification is leading to increasing cases of depression, anxiety and suicide.

    The ONLY way to avoid this addiction is to guard against OVERUSE of social media and use it judiciously.

    Read these very insightful blogs to understand the harmful effects related to addiction of social media.

    How is “social media addiction” similar to “alcoholism”
    Are you a Gen X Millenial?This is why you should be MINDFUL of INSTANT GRATIFICATION..

    And finally I will end by giving a link to one of my favorite books that encourages you to stay away from social media for DEEP WORK.

  • Encourage Vulnerability for THIS Reason

    Encourage Vulnerability for THIS Reason

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved?
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    The positive example of when i have felt loved that I am going to share is of being part of TRUSTING TEAMS. Leader of a trusting team encourages vulnerability.

    Though in hindsight it might seem odd, but its true when members of a team feel trusted they are open to share their vulnerability.

    Trusting teams are ones where everyone loves to play a role and more often than not these end up being high performance teams.

    I have had the good fortune of being part of TRUSTING TEAMS wherein members have felt comfortable of being vulnerable and sharing their individual weaknesses without fear.

    Needless to say these are environments wherein you feel a sense of belonging and hence loved.

    Simon Sinek has shared multiple insights related to trusting teams which can be found in these blogposts.

    Members in Trusting teams are courageous
    Striking feature of “Trusting teams”
    Trusting Teams

    Once you get a chance go through some of these wonderful YouTube videos on why we should encourage vulnerability.

    https://fb.watch/oaSzbPz-Qi/?mibextid=UVffzb 

  • Conquer the Lizard in you

    Conquer the Lizard in you

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    What is your favorite animal?
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    Though not an animal in the real sense, my favorite animal is the lizard that resides in the human mind. I will let you know why you should conquer the lizard in your mind.

    The human Lizard brain or the Limbic brain has been inherited from Apes is the thermometer of all emotions.

    The lizard brain is the single source of fear and resistance that inhibits acceptance of change.

    Hence I consider the HUMAN LIZARD BRAIN as the ANIMAL we need to TAME.

    Once you conquer the lizard the whole world can be your playground. You can then unleash all your creative ideas to be your best self overcoming all resistance.

    Read these insightful blogs to enlighten yourself on the lizard.

    Is your LIZARD BRAIN dominating you?
    Overcoming resistance of the limbic brain
  • Avoid Addiction to Social Media. Why?

    Avoid Addiction to Social Media. Why?

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    In what ways do you communicate online?
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    Whenever I am communicating online I ensure the most OPTIMUM use of communication tools including SOCIAL MEDIA. All of this to avoid being addicted to social media.

    There has been elaborate research which illustrates that constant exposure to social media, online tools and related addiction is similar to alcoholism and addiction to drugs.

    Instant gratification that comes as a result of these online tools, makes us restless and especially for Gen X millennials is leading to anxiety, depression and suicide.

    Though social media and other online tools carry a lot of benefits, their usage must be optimal.

    Read some very insightful blogs which throw more light on the same topic.

    Are you ADDICTED to SOCIAL MEDIA? THIS is for you.
    Are you a Gen X Millenial?This is why you should be MINDFUL of INSTANT GRATIFICATION..
    Are you losing FOCUS?Time to reduce your SOCIAL MEDIA presence..

    Visit this wonderful video of Simon Sinek and his take on social media addiction.

  • What makes Doctor Diet my top priority?

    What makes Doctor Diet my top priority?

    Daily writing prompt
    What snack would you eat right now?
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    Whatever snack I will have right now, rest assured will be something that is healthy to the core. I consider Diet as one of my Doctors and hence Doctor Diet is one of my priorities.

    Steve Jobs very famously said during his farewell speech in his death bed that: IF WE DO NOT TREAT DIET as OUR MEDICINE, VERY SOON we MAY HAVE to TAKE MEDICINE as our DIET.

    This is a constant reminder to me that whatever I eat needs to be very healthy since health is wealth.

    To read more about the other FIVE DOCTORS i respect in my life, please read the below post.

    How is DIET one of the best DOCTORS?
  • Make Deliberate Practice your Life’s Mantra

    Make Deliberate Practice your Life’s Mantra

    Daily writing prompt
    Describe an item you were incredibly attached to as a youth. What became of it?
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    One thing in particular I am been incredibly attached to as youth and even today is adoption of DELIBERATE PRACTICE as my life’s MANTRA.

    Work occupies a large part of our life and hence to feel fulfilled we must enjoy what we do. This is what Steve Jobs said.

    To do the kind of work that gives you happiness you need to become REMARKABLE at what you do.

    DELIBERATE PRACTICE of the skill you love is your key to becoming REMARKABLE and in turn can provide a FLOW experience in your life.

    Read some very insightful posts around deliberate practice to understand why you should adopt this in your lives.

    How DELIBERATE PRACTICE is related to FLOW?
    How being REMARKABLE starts with DELIBERATE PRACTICE?
    Why is DELIBERATE PRACTICE so DIFFICULT?

    I would request you all to give this fascinating book a try, this talks at length about how Deliberate Practice leads to Remarkability.

  • Why not Adopt Motivation as your Mission?

    Why not Adopt Motivation as your Mission?

    Daily writing prompt
    What is your mission?
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    The Central theme of life revolves around Motivation. This is the reason I chose to adopt and spread motivation as my mission.

    In Simple terms this is what my mission is:

    “The mission of this blogsite is very SIMPLE: To share best practices, lessons learnt, frameworks from best sellers on motivation and inspiration. This would enable piling on motivation in your daily lives to make it more fulfilling. My goal is to provide you the much needed bout of motivation and ensure that together we can feel motivated and make the world a much better place.“

    Why Pile On Motivation?
    To feel inspired read this wonderful quote of one of my most favorite authors, Simon Sinek. If you need inspiration this is your landing place.
  • James Dean Effect

    James Dean Effect

    Daily writing prompt
    What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life?
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    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. James Dean effect explains this fascinating psychology.

    Read the below insight inspired from Daniel Pink’s book When to more about James Dean Effect.