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  • Sing this SAYING as a SONG

    Sing this SAYING as a SONG

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s a song that always puts you in a good mood?
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    Turn this Saying into your SONG

    I have always been a huge fan of Simon Sinek and his work. In this blog post I will enlighten you on a great insight from one of his book and urge you to sing this inspirational saying as your life’s favorite song.

    In his book Together is Better Simon mentions about the benefits of togetherness and why it makes sense to humans right from the caveman times.

    This African proverb which finds a mention in his book is truly inspiring to the core:

    Sing this SAYING as a SONG

    This saying has had a profound effect in my life. The essence is to slow down and enjoy the company of your near and dear ones. Since if we travel too fast in life there would come a time where there would be no one by our side.

    For another similar insightful post from this same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-positive-effects-of-seeking-help/

  • ACT NOW and build SELF CONFIDENCE

    ACT NOW and build SELF CONFIDENCE

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s the best way to build self-confidence?
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    Easiest way to build SELF CONFIDENCE

    Act now and build self confidence is the age old and proven mantra to build your self belief.

    Most leaders who are successful are hands on and prefer action over inaction when faced with self defining moments. Taking requisite action by facing fear eye to eye is the best way to develop self belief.

    As James Clear very famously says in The Atomic Habits:

    “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.”

    In his best selling book The Power of Now, the author Eckhart Tolle inspires us to stop complaining and ACT by focusing on the present moment.

    ACT NOW and build SELF CONFIDENCE

    So better ACT now to start gaining in SELF CONFIDENCE..

  • The Merits of Purpose over Pleasure

    The Merits of Purpose over Pleasure

    Daily writing prompt
    How do you build loyal subscribers?
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    Why put Purpose over Pleasure?

    The merits of purpose over pleasure become evident when you care about a fulfilling life. To build a body of loyal subscribers I believe in making the subscribers realize a purpose in their lives to make their lives more meaningful.

    In her book Grit, the author Angela Duckworth talks at length how purpose over pleasure is a central theme in lives of gritty people. Purpose is always for the long term and pleasure can only work in the short term.

    The Merits of Purpose over Pleasure

    Thus once you are able to show a purpose in their lives to your subscribers loyalty would be taken care since all of us strive for fulfilling lives built on purpose.

    Read this wonderful post on the need of a WHY in our lives. https://viewpointsunplugged.com/make-your-life-meaningful/

  • 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

  • Best Advice on Excellence

    Best Advice on Excellence

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s the most profound piece of advice you’ve been given? Did you take it?
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    The need of Grit for Excellence

    The best advice on achieving excellence that I have ever received is via Angela Duckworth’s book Grit.

    In this book the author enlightens us on the need of grit and constant determination to achieve and sustain excellence.

    Research says that passion alone cannot take us towards our goal. What is needed is the perseverance in conjunction with passion, a quality exhibited by most achievers.

    The central quality to achieve the same is grit or the perseverance that keeps us going in spite of all odds.

    I find this particular insight very inspiring.

    Best Advice on Excellence

    For another inspiring insight from the same book, please read the below insight:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/do-you-have-grit/

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  • Flow Experience is Unreal

    Flow Experience is Unreal

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s a moment that made you question reality?
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    A Flow experience is truly unreal and made me question reality when I went through such an experience.

    As mentioned by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in his revolutionary book Flow, this is an experience that happens at the intersection of optimal levels of performance and arousal.

    When you are doing something you truly love and when you are completely immersed in an activity that provides a perfect balance between high challenge and your specific skill level, this experience happens.

    For me the same experience happens when I am reading a very insightful book that makes me forget about the reality around me.

    Flow Experience is Unreal

    For another insightful post on the same topic, please read this post:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/unleash-flow-in-your-lives/

    Has this experience ever happened to you? Do comment and share your flow experience with me..

  • Aim for CONFIDENT HUMILITY

    Aim for CONFIDENT HUMILITY

    Daily writing prompt
    How do you handle fear and self-doubt?
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    Are you Confidently Humble?

    Aim for confident humility to stay away from fear and self doubt and remain positive at all possible circumstances.

    As mentioned by Adam Grant in his book Think Again, this happens when we operate at optimal levels of confidence and comptence.

    This is the zone in which fear or self doubt is not able to overpower us. The calmness of operating in this zone helps us tide through these trying situations.

    Aim for CONFIDENT HUMILITY

    Read this post to find out how rethinking is key to development of confident humility.

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

    Would love to hear your comments on what you think is the right approach to fight fear and self doubt.

    Looking forward to your comments and insights..

  • Make your LIFE MEANINGFUL

    Make your LIFE MEANINGFUL

    Daily writing prompt
    What is the meaning of life?
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    Have you found the MEANING of LIFE?

    To make your life meaningful you need to define the WHY of your life which is the purpose of your very existence. If we are able to do this we would be able to bear any HOW.

    Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning is a wonderful book that throws on important aspects that lead to a fulfilling life.

    Make your LIFE MEANINGFUL

    As mentioned by the author in this book there are three aspects for finding a meaning in our lives by putting purpose over pleasure as follows:

    1. Doing significant work
    2. Being in love by loving or caring another person
    3. Exhibiting courage most of the times

    To know more about the same read this insightful post:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-sources-of-meaning-in-our-lives/

    If you have also read this book and felt inspired by the learning do comment, like and share and spread the word around.

    Would love to hear from you all!!

  • 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 Social Bonds

    Power of Social Bonds

    Daily writing prompt
    Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?
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    Have you realized the Power of Social Bonds yet?

    Right from the caveman times, the power of social bonds is what makes us innately human. This is what makes us so different from the rest of the animals.

    In his book Together is Better, the author Simon Sinek has wonderfully illustrated this aspect around togetherness.

    The below quote mentioned in this book from an African proverb is one of the best quotes I have ever come across..

    “To go FAST go ALONE.To go FAR go TOGETHER.”

    Read this post to feel inspired and start enjoying this super power that makes you innately human.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/enjoy-the-season-of-human-bonds/

    Power of Social Bonds