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  • Practice Digital Minimalism

    Practice Digital Minimalism

    Daily writing prompt
    Do you believe in minimalism?
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    Why Digital Mininalism?

    In the hypermediated world dominated by social media and digital gadgets I strongly feel that we are surrendering our autonomy to the digital media. Its high time that we start the practice of digital minimalism for a fulfilling life.

    Being addicted to digital gadgets has slowly taken control of our lives without our notice. As mentioned by Cal Newport in Digital Minimalism its high time we realized this.

    Hence the biggest form of minimalism to practice is one of digital minimalism.

    The below insight from the same book beautifully illustrates this point:

    Practice Digital Minimalism

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-amish-community-and-digital-minimalism/

  • Day out with my Idols

    Day out with my Idols

    Daily writing prompt
    If you had an unlimited budget for 24 hours, what would you do?
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    A Day Filled with Inspiration

    If I had unlimited budget for 24 hours I would have travelled to different parts of the world as part of a day out with my idols.

    These are some of the great people whom I idolize and would love to have discussions around remarkable work done by each of them in respective areas:

    1. Simon Sinek -> For work done around helping me FIND a WHY in my life and for helping me realize that life is indeed an INFINITE GAME. His work around OPTIMISM and FULFILLMENT is inspiring to the core.
    2. Cal Newport -> For making me realize the virtues of DEEP WORK and the need of a CRAFTSMAN MINDSET over a PASSION MINDSET to get your rightful place.
    3. Carmine Gallo -> For enlightening me on PRESENTATION SECRETS of STEVE JOBS, coaching people around the world to TALK like TED and finally making me realize the importance of PRACTICE for any PRESENTATION
    4. Daniel Pink -> For make me realize the POWER of REGRET as an EMOTION to course correct in our lives and via WHEN enlightening me on the importance of timing and guarding the golden hour in our daily lives.
    5. Finally Angela Duckworth and Susan Cain for enlightening me on the merits of exhibiting GRIT in our lives and that the POWER of INTROVERTS is undeniable.

    I would like to take a moment to share an insightful post around introverts from Susan Cain’s book The Power of Introverts that has changed the world’s perspective around introverts.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/north-star-of-introversion/

    Day out with my Idols

    Do you idolize anyone? Do let me know in comments..

  • Learn to unlearn

    Learn to unlearn

    Daily writing prompt
    How do you stay motivated when learning something new?
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    Why is Adaptability a key to learn?

    The one distinct quality that separates great leaders from the rest is their ability to consistently learn to unlearn techniques that may have become irrelevant with age.

    Adaptability and flexibility of mindset is required to course correct when we realize our existing skills and knowledge may need a refresh.

    Many of us are not able to learn new things for the fear of not being able to unlearn already held knowledge.

    Hence having an open mind is the first step to remain optimistic in an ever changing world that demands us to course correct at various points of time.

    Sitting and reflecting quietly in solitude is one great recipe to start the journey of learning new things

    The following insight has been adopted from Cal Newport’s book Digital Minimalism.

    Learn to unlearn

  • Power of Slow Productivity

    Power of Slow Productivity

    Daily writing prompt
    Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.
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    Do you practice Slow Productivity

    Right now what comes to my mind is the power of slow productivity. In this fast paced world this is a concept everyone should be aware of.

    Cal Newport has highlighted the three principles of Slow Productivity in his best selling book.

    1. Do fewer things
    2. Work at a natural pace
    3. Obsess over quality

    I find the concept very pragmatic and health friendly. When practiced with rigor it can increase our longevity and makes us happy.

    Hence I would urge all of you to practice this in your daily lives to make them as good as a slow cooked meal.

    Power of Slow Productivity

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.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

  • Say Bye to Social Media

    Say Bye to Social Media

    Daily writing prompt
    Do you need a break? From what?
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    If I were to take a break, I would say bye to social media.

    In the hypermediated world dominated by social media and digital gadgets I strongly feel that we are surrendering our autonomy.

    Being addicted to digital gadgets waiting for that one like or comment has slowly taken control of our lives without our notice.

    As mentioned by Cal Newport in Digital Minimalism its high time we realized this and use digital gadgets and social media judiciously.

    Say Bye to Social Media

    Read this post to know more:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/surrendering-freedom-to-social-media/

    To know more about Cal Newport, please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Science behind Technology Addiction

    Science behind Technology Addiction

    How do Tech Companies drive Technology Addiction?

    The science behind technology addiction revolves around 2 primary factors.

    In his book Digital Minimalism, the author Cal Newport enlightens us on these two factors that are exploited by tech companies to glue us to their products and websites.

    The Drive for intermittent positive reinforcement and social approval are responsible for our addiction to all the technology platforms.

    This has been highlighted in the below insight.

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/surrendering-freedom-to-social-media/

    To know more about the author please visit:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Surrendering Freedom to Social Media

    Surrendering Freedom to Social Media

    Why should you not surrender your freedom to social media?

    If you are in the process of surrendering your freedom to social, this post is for you.

    In the modern day we have all become puppets at the hand of social media. Neither do we have the autonomy to enjoy solitude, it is as if the digital media has taken control of our lives.

    Cal Newport throws more light on the same in his book Digital Minimalism and inspires us to maintain our autonomy.

    Surrendering Freedom to Social Media

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/control-your-idle-brain/

    To know more about Cal Newport, please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Learn to enjoy SOLITUDE

    Learn to enjoy SOLITUDE

    Do you enjoy Solitude?

    Once your learn to enjoy solitude life becomes a better place to live in. In this hypermediated world, with the proliferation of electronic gadgets we are seldom able to enjoy time with ourselves.

    In his book Digital Minimalism, the author Cal Newport mentions that in the modern day even when we are alone we feel anxious to check emails, social media because of the profound impact of gadgets in our daily lives.

    As mentioned in this wonderful quote, the more we learn to enjoy being with ourselves without the need of any gadgets the more fulfilling our lives will become.

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-need-for-mouse-book-clubs/

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Guard against Solitude Deprivation

    Guard against Solitude Deprivation

    How is Solitude Important in our lives?

    In his book Digital Minimalism the author Cal Newport educates us to guard against Solitude Deprivation.

    Spending quality time with ourselves is very important for leading an anxiety free and fulfilling life.

    This is when we should completely avoid digital means like social media.

    This is defined as follows:

    Guard against solitude deprivation

    For another insight from the same book wherein the menace of social media and addiction has been mentioned, visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-is-igen-group-prone-of-depression/

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit:

    https://calnewport.com