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  • 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..

  • Books are our Best Friend

    Books are our Best Friend

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    What books do you want to read?
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    Books are our best friends and provide us unconditional support, companionship and knowledge without any judgement.

    Many people question the applicability of lessons from books in our practical lives.

    In his book The Bezos Blueprint, Carmine Gallo wonderfully illustrates the names of books from whom Jeff Bezos learnt and applied his winning principles at Amazon.

    Books are our Best Friend

    In her book Bird by Bird as well, the author Anne Lamott mentions at length the value of books in our everyday lives.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/importance-of-books-in-our-life/

    To know more insights on books as best friends, visit this link:

    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/10-reasons-why-books-are-our-best-friends/photostory/69008764.cms?picid=69009238

  • Learn to Enjoy Writing

    Learn to Enjoy Writing

    Do you enjoy writing?

    If you are scared of writing content, this blog post will inspire you to learn to enjoy your writing.

    Many a times in life we miss out on the chance to ship quality content to inspire audiences. All we need is the boldness to nurture our writing skills to make this happen.

    If you are a good reader all you need is to channelize your knowledge and start writing compelling content in any shape or form e.g. posts, blogs, articles etc.

    When you ship quality content you will feel fulfilled.

    Carmine Gallo has mentioned these seven wonderful techniques which I find very crucial while writing any content.

    To learn the Warren Buffet way of writing in a crisp, concise yet compelling manner, read this insightful post:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/learn-the-warren-buffett-trick-for-crisp-writing/

    To know more about Carmine Gallo and his writing techniques, please visit this link:

    https://www.carminegallo.com/

  • Leaders who Launch Movements

    Leaders who Launch Movements

    Characteristics of leaders who launch movements

    In his book The Storytellers Secret, Carmine Gallo has mentioned the most glaring characteristics of leaders who launch movements.

    This book of his is a masterclass in terms of storytelling tips. If you wish to tell a compelling story this has all the tips and tricks that you need to master.

    The mentioned insight inspired from Carmine Gallo’s book enlightens us on major characteristics that make a revolutionary leader like Martin Luther King Jr, Steve Jobs to name a few.

    Leaders who launch movements

    To read a similar insightful post inspired from the same book please visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/neural-coupling-in-storytelling/

    To know more about the author please visit this link:

    https://www.carminegallo.com/

  • Why need HERO and VILLAIN in COMPELLING STORY?

    Why need HERO and VILLAIN in COMPELLING STORY?

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    What TV shows did you watch as a kid?
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    As a kid we all would have grown up watching TV shows a HERO would eventually win over a FORMIDABLE RIVAL. Our brain is wired for stories and hence the need of a hero and villain in a compelling story.

    Read this wonderful insight from Carmine Gallo’s book that explores this quirk of the brain.

    Why is it time to have a HERO and VILLAIN in your STORYLINE?
  • My three most favorite people

    My three most favorite people

    I am a preacher and seeker of motivation and inspiration. The following are the three of my most favorite people.

    Whenever I need to recharge myself, I seek refuge in their blogs, books or tutorials.

    1. Simon Sinek – Author of best selling books – The Infinite game, Leaders Eat Last, Start with Why
    2. Daniel Pink – Author of best selling books – The Power of Regret, A Whole New Mind, Drive to name a few
    3. Carmine Gallo – Public speaking coach – Author of books like – Talk Like TED, The Storyteller’s Secret, The Bezos Blueprint to name a few.

    Frequently in this fast moving life, when life hits us with a brick in our head, we need to seek refuge in these books to enliven and revitalize ourselves.

    This is why these three people are special to me.

    https://simonsinek.com/

    https://www.danpink.com/

    https://www.carminegallo.com/

  • Celebrating the genius of Martin Luther King

    Celebrating the genius of Martin Luther King

    If I get a chance to meet a historical figure it would be Dr Martin Luther King. I would like to celebrate the genius of Martin Luther King in this blogpost.

    Dr King taught Americans and the rest of the world, the power of dreams. His vision was not only audacious but highly inspirational.

    This is the very reason his “I have a Dream Speech” continues to inspire and motivate individuals across the globe.

    Nothing summarized his genius than this wonderful insight from Simon Sinek:

    Read this wonderful insight about “I have a Dream” speech.

    Did you know this TRUTH about the DREAM SPEECH?
  • MOCK PRESS RELEASES led ICONIC PRODUCTS at Amazon.

    MOCK PRESS RELEASES led ICONIC PRODUCTS at Amazon.

    How have Mock Press Releases enabled creation of iconic products at Amazon?

    Conducting mock press releases and working backwards has led to the creation of multiple iconic products at Amazon.

    This technique has been mentioned by Carmine Gallo in The Bezos Blueprint.

    Needless to mention this idea initiated by Jeff Bezos has been adopted by number of successful organizations for their product launches.

    This is how mock press releases led to creation of iconic products at Amazon.

  • The MOST OPTIMAL TEAM SIZE

    The MOST OPTIMAL TEAM SIZE

    Two Pizzas Dozen Bagels and Roman Tents gave rise to this

    To zero in on the most optimal team size the concepts of two pizzas, dozen bagels and roman tents are very frequently used nowadays.

    Whereas two pizza teams originated from Amazon, the others were extended in other startups based on this idea at Amazon.

    Read this insight inspired from Carmine Gallo’s book The Bezos Blueprint to know more.

  • How did a SINGLE THREADED LEADER bring in INNOVATION at Amazon?

    How did a SINGLE THREADED LEADER bring in INNOVATION at Amazon?

    Single Threaded Leadership and Innovation are related

    A single threaded leader with focus on ONLY ONE OBJECTIVE was popularized at Amazon.

    Single Threaded leadership when successfully applied at Amazon resulted in a huge amount of innovation.

    Single Threaded leadership is now a popular topic in management schools around the world.