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  • 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!!

  • The mirage of SUCCESS

    The mirage of SUCCESS

    Daily writing prompt
    What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.
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    How do you define SUCCESS?

    The one question I keep getting and hate answering is about the true definition of SUCCESS. The mirage of success educates us not to chase it and rather chase excellence.

    Viktor Frankl beautifully illustrates this in his book, Man’s Search for Meaning as follows:

    The mirage of SUCCESS

    The more we aim for it the more we go away from it.

    Very frequently we complain that in spite of all the hard work, we are not able to achieve success. For all such people, this blog post inspired from James Clear’s book is the most appropriate answer:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/success-is-a-long-and-winding-journey-why/

    Thus do not obsess over it, work hard and make yourself so competent that success is forced to chase you.

  • Viktor Frankl’s take on Success

    Viktor Frankl’s take on Success

    Lots to learn from Viktor Frankl’s take on Success

    Whenever the word successful comes to my mind, I am reminded of Viktor Frankl’s take on success.

    His book Man’s Search for Meaning is a true masterclass and enlightens us many interesting aspects of life.

    After surviving the holocaust, the lessons that he learnt have been wonderfully highlighted in this book.

    One such lesson is on success, which he says we should never aim for since the more we long for it the farther we go from it.

    This has been elaborated in this insight inspired from his best selling book:

    Viktor Frankl's take on Success

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/freedom-of-choice-is-powerful/

    To more about the logotherapy, a term that finds mention in the book, please visit this link:

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

  • Your RESPONSE your SUPERPOWER

    Your RESPONSE your SUPERPOWER

    Daily writing prompt
    Which aspects do you think makes a person unique?
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    The response to any specific situation varies from person to person. In this blog post I will let you know how your response to any situation is your superpower.

    Whatever happens to us or around us, may not be in our control. But our response to such events is entirely in our control.

    The ones who are successful in life, more often than not are able to make great use of this super power.

    By using our brain’s veto power to choose the right response when faced with a situation, we can overcome all hurdles and make failures the pillars of success.

    Read this blog post from Viktor Frankl’s post to realize this truth.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/unleash-this-human-super-power/

    Your RESPONSE your SUPERPOWER

    To know more about the brain’s veto power in helping us choose the right response, please visit this link:

    https://medium.com/curious/veto-power-the-only-weapon-you-need-to-crush-your-temptations-31af8faabe0f

    Thus your freedom to choose your response is indeed your superpower.

  • Freedom of Choice is Powerful

    Freedom of Choice is Powerful

    Have to realized why freedom of choice is so Powerful?

    As mentioned by Viktor Frankl in Man’s Search for Meaning, freedom of choice available to us as individuals is indeed very powerful.

    Come whatever circumstances, it is this freedom that gives us the power to change our personal lives irrespective of events happening around us, not in our control.

    This insight from Man’s Search for Meaning educates us on this power.

    This insight request us to focus on things that we can truly control without worrying about external siutations.

    Freedom of choice is powerful

    Read this insight inspired from the same book inspires us to choose our attitude.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-biggest-truth-on-human-attitude/

    To know more about Viktor Frankl please read this link:

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

  • Why being in LOVE matters?

    Why being in LOVE matters?

    Being in Love helps

    Do you believe that being in love matters? In his masterclass Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl explains how being in love and longing to be with his wife and family gave him the strength to survive in the concentration camp.

    Salvation of man is through love

    Inspired from this book the insight highlights that salvation of man is indeed through love and in love. This is what can bring life back in any hopeless situation.

    Being in love matters and gives a meaning in life

    Like the way being in love helped Viktor Frankl find a meaning in life and helped him survive the brutal situation in the concentration camp, this feeling is innately human and indeed matters.

    For more wonderful insights from this book visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/logotherapy-is-key-to-a-meaningful-life/

    Grab a copy of this wonderful book and get started to find a meaning in your life.

    https://www.amazon.in/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/1846041244/ref=asc_df_1846041244/?tag=googleshopdes-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=709881838753&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14879628213883431197&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9062077&hvtargid=pla-394582190534&psc=1&mcid=ed3736aed4e23d19afc70660ed2b81d4&gad_source=1

  • Theory of Nothingbutness and its harmful effects

    Theory of Nothingbutness and its harmful effects

    Theory of Nothingbutness

    In his book Man’s Search for Meaning the author Viktor Frankl enlightens us on the theory of NOTHINGBUTNESS. The prevalence of this theory in our lives is sometimes so huge that it comes in the way of finding a real meaning in our lives.

    Read this insight on Nothingbutness inspired from the same book to understand how this can have harmful effects. Armed with this insight take the next step towards finding a new meaning in your life.

    Have you found your true calling

    Read another very insightful post from the same book that will inspire you to find a meaning in your life and lead your life with great amount of zeal and vitality.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/most-inspirational-quote-for-a-meaningful-life/

    Man’s Search for meaning is one of my most favorite books since it a book about hope and optimism. I encourage you to grab a copy and start reading to find a real meaning in your lives.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Search_for_Meaning

  • Human suffering versus behavior of gas

    Human suffering versus behavior of gas

    Wonderful perspective on Human Suffering

    During his stay in the concentration camps in Auschwitz and Bavaria, Viktor Frankl found the meaning of life. His perspective on human suffering versus the behavior of gas is truly fascinating.

    Have you noticed the similarity of human suffering versus behavior of gas?

    Read this insight inspired from Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning to understand a very different perspective on human suffering. Reading this insight would educate you not to allow it to dominate your thoughts for a healthy and meaningful life.

    Why should you find the MEANING of your LIFE?

    Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s search for Meaning is not merely a book. It is a practical illustration of man’s suffering and how hope and optimism can revive us from the most tragic of situations in life.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/have-you-found-the-meaning-of-your-life/

    To know more about the interesting concept of Logotherapy read this link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Search_for_Meaning

  • What is Sunday Neurosis?

    What is Sunday Neurosis?

    Are you a workaholic?

    For all of those who are workaholics and cannot stay without work, Sunday Neurosis is a phenomenon that you need to be aware of.

    Understand the psychology behind Sunday Neurosis

    In his book Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl has mentioned about this psychological phenomenon and and educates us to guard against the same.

    Is your work fulfilling?

    Without being a workaholic strive to be one who enjoys doing his regular work and comes back home fulfilled. Read this wonderful post about Simon Sinek’s insight:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/your-right-to-fulfillment-at-work/

    To know more about Simon Sinek, read this link:

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

  • Know the WHY of your LIFE.

    Know the WHY of your LIFE.

    Daily writing prompt
    What would you do if you lost all your possessions?
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    Have you found the WHY of your LIFE?

    If you KNOW the WHY of your LIFE the in spite of losing all your possessions you can revive yourself and rise like a phoenix from the ashes. Let’s explore why you should find a MEANING in your LIFE.

    Wonderful quote on the need to find a MEANING

    In his book Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl mentions this wonderful quote that provides us with the reason to find the WHY in our LIFE.

    Craft your WHY Statement

    If you are looking to craft your WHY statement look no further than Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle. Do your WHY discovery and zero in on your WHY statement.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-should-you-find-your-why/

    To know more about the Golden Circle read this link:

    https://simonsinek.com/golden-circle