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  • The Mystery of Mindfulness

    The Mystery of Mindfulness

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s a mystery from your own life that you’ve never solved?
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    Explore the mystery of mindfulness

    Of all things, the mystery of mindfulness is something that has already fascinated me. This is one mystery I have always found difficult to solve. Lets explore why it is so difficult to be mindful.

    Our brain’s natural state is entropy i.e. either worry about the future or regret about the past and hence focusing on the present moment goes against our natural instincts.

    This is what makes mindfulness such a difficult skill to acquire.

    Focusing on the present moment is known to improve our immune system and leads to fulfilling lives.

    Read this insight that explores the quirk around mindfulness. Inspired from the best selling book Flow.

    The mystery of mindfulness

  • Good design demands a RENAISSANCE attitude , read this to know more

    Adopted from the following great insight of Daniel Pink from his book Drive.

    “Good design is a renaissance attitude that combines technology, cognitive science, human need, and beauty to produce something that the world didn’t know it was missing.” —PAOLA ANTONELLI, curator of architecture and design, Museum of Modern Art”

  • This helps us understand about goals with dangerous side effects

    Adopted from the following great insight of Daniel Pink from his book Drive.

    “Goals that people set for themselves and that are devoted to attaining mastery are usually healthy. But goals imposed by others–sales targets, quarterly returns, standardized test scores, and so on–can sometimes have dangerous side effects.”

  • Do NOT praise your child for BEING SMART , this is why

    Adopted from the following great insight of Daniel Pink from his book Drive.

    “Children who are praised for “being smart” often believe that every encounter is a test of whether they really are. So to avoid looking dumb, they resist new challenges and choose the easiest path. By contrast, kids who understand that effort and hard work lead to mastery and growth are more willing to take on new, difficult tasks.”

  • Extrinsic rewards can be extremely harmful , this is why

    Adopted from the following great insight of Daniel Pink from his book Drive.

    “The problem with making an extrinsic reward the only destination that matters is that some people will choose the quickest route there, even if it means taking the low road. Indeed, most of the scandals and misbehavior that have seemed endemic to modern life involve shortcuts.”

  • Which of these two mindsets do you possess?

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from his book Drive.

    “People can have two different mindsets. Those with a “fixed mindset” believe that their talents and abilities are carved in stone. Those with a “growth mindset” believe that their talents and abilities can be developed. Fixed mindsets see every encounter as a test of their worthiness. Growth mindsets see the same encounters as opportunities to improve.”

  • Compliance is NOT good for personal fulfillment , this is why

    Adopted from the following great insight of Daniel Pink from his book Drive.

    “While complying can be an effective strategy for physical survival, it’s a lousy one for personal fulfillment. Living a satisfying life requires more than simply meeting the demands of those in control. Yet in our offices and our classrooms we have way too much compliance and way too little engagement. The former might get you through the day, but only the latter will get you through the night.”

  • To CHEAT is HUMAN , this is why

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Dan Ariely from his book Predictably Irrational

    “This result suggests that cheating is not driven by concerns about standing out. Rather, it shows that our sense of our own morality is connected to the amount of cheating we feel comfortable with. Essentially, we cheat up to the level that allows us to retain our self-image as reasonably honest individuals.”

  • The psychology behind HONESTY and DISHONESTY

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Dan Ariely from his book Predictably Irrational

    “Honesty and dishonesty are based on a mixture of two very different types of motivation. On the one hand, we want to benefit from cheating (this is the rational economic motivation), while on the other, we want to be able to view ourselves as wonderful human beings (this is the psychological motivation).”

  • Do you know this KEY INSIGHT on SNAP JUDGEMENT?

    Adopted from the following great insight of Malcolm Gladwell from his book BLINK illuminates us on the key insight on snap judgement.

    “We believe that we are always better off gathering as much information as possible and spending as much time as possible in deliberation. The first task of Blink is to convince you of a simple fact: decisions made very quickly can be every bit as good as decisions made cautiously and deliberately.”