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  • Slow Productivity is Healthy

    Slow Productivity is Healthy

    Daily writing prompt
    What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.
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    One question I hate to be asked is on the slow speed of progress. In this blog post I will let you know that Slow Productivity is healthy and in the long run can lead to fulfillment.

    In the hustle and bustle of modern life more often than not we ignore benefits of slow progress.

    Slow productivity is healthy and recommends three things:

    1. Working at a natural pace
    2. Doing fewer things
    3. Obsessing over quality.
    Slow Productivity is Healthy

    Read this blog post inspired from Cal Newport’s book to understand about this better.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/do-you-know-the-benefits-of-slow-productivity/

    To know more about Cal Newport please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com

  • SLOW FOOD is the BEST

    SLOW FOOD is the BEST

    Daily writing prompt
    Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?
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    During holiday season we do make special dishes and enjoy the feeling of togetherness away from the hustle and bustle of work life. Slow Food is the best food and is the way to go during holiday season.

    Slow food is food that is prepared using traditional methods and high-quality, usually local, ingredients.

    Since you find your mind and soul into this kind of food it tastes even better.

    In this regard I would definitely like to mention an insight from Slow Productivity by Cal Newport.

    Slow Food is the Best

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/like-slow-food-like-slow-productivity/

    Just as Slow Food is good for health so is slow productivity. Once you are mindful of the work you are doing by taking the time that you deserve the quality of the work enhances and you achieve fulfillment.

    To know more about the great insights from this book of Cal Newport I would highly encourage all of you to read this book:

    https://www.amazon.in/Slow-Productivity-Accomplishment-Without-Burnout/dp/024165291X

  • Inculcate the HABIT of DEEP WORK

    Inculcate the HABIT of DEEP WORK

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s the trait you value most about yourself?
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    The trait I value most about myself is the ability to work with a great deal of focus for an extended period of time. This blog post will inspire you to inculcate the habit of deep work.

    In his book Deep Work, Cal Newport enlightens us on the need of Deep Work in the modern era.

    Is your current WORK INTENSE and needs HIGH CONCENTRATION?Your recipe for DEEP WORK..
  • Do you practice SEASONALITY at work?

    Do you practice SEASONALITY at work?

    What is SEASONALITY at WORK?

    Why practice seasonality at work? If you are workaholic who hates to take breaks and prefers being ALWAYS ON, read this post inspired from Slow Productivity.

    “To work without change or rest all year would have seemed unusual to most of our ancestors. Seasonality was deeply integrated into the human experience.”

    Thus practicing this at work not results in a healthy life but also ensures unique and great outcomes.

    Seasonality at Work

    For one such insight from the same book read:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-key-tenets-of-slow-productivity/

    To know more about the author Cal Newport please visit this link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal_Newport

    Cal Newport is one of my most favorite authors. Along with Slow Productivity the other books worth reading are : A World without Email, Deep Work.

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  • Best Job in the World

    The Best Job in the World would be one which meets the following criteria. This has been inspired from Cal Newport’s book Slow Productivity.

    “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a job like that where you didn’t have to worry about being productive?”

    For similar insights from this book visit:

    Why should we OBSESS over QUALITY?

  • How can Seasonality lead to CREATIVITY?

    Read this wonderful insight from Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity to understand how practicing Seasonality can lead to Creative work. This is what worked for our ancestors.

    The key is not to remain ON ALL the time.

    “To work without change or rest all year would have seemed unusual to most of our ancestors. Seasonality was deeply integrated into the human experience.”

    Practice Seasonality and realize benefits.

    For a similar insight read:

    ACCUMULATE MODEST RESULTS in a LOOP
  • Hunting versus Agriculture which is more Creative?

    Hunting versus Agriculture which is more Creative?

    Studying the AGTA community of Northern Philippines throws light on the creativity aspects needed for both hunting and agriculture. This finding can be extrapolated in our modern day as well. Hunting versus agriculture which is more creative? Read to know more.

    Unlike Hunting both the agriculture and industrial age led to the death of creativity. This was due to the fact that life was meant to be more predictable unlike the slow productivity needs of hunters.

    For similar insights from Slow Productivity read:

    Do FEWER THINGS. Why?
  • Four Rules for Small Seasonality at Work

    Four Rules for Small Seasonality at Work

    Small seasonality refers to breaking the pattern of boring daily work routine. It recommends sprinkling fun in our work routine to enliven us. The Four rules for small seasonality are as follows:

    For such insightful posts from Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity read:

    Three Step Pull Workflow to Limit Overload
  • When is the RIGHT TIME to switch from JOB to PASSION?

    When is the RIGHT TIME to switch from JOB to PASSION?

    Many of us dream of switching from the job we are doing to follow our passion. When is the right time to switch from job to passion? Read to know more.

  • LIKE SLOW FOOD LIKE SLOW PRODUCTIVITY

    LIKE SLOW FOOD LIKE SLOW PRODUCTIVITY

    Just as slow food is associated with good health, slow productivity is associated with a balanced work life. Read this post to know more.

    To know more about Slow Productivity, read this post:

    SLOW DOWN for HIGH QUALITY OUTPUT. Why?