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  • Inculcate Grit in school children

    Inculcate Grit in school children

    Daily writing prompt
    Describe something you learned in high school.
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    Why encourage Grit in school children?

    Inculcate grit in school children by encouraging the process of solving problems rather than grades as an end product is the tip that I would give any school. This is what I learnt in my high school.

    This insight inspired from Thomas Sterner’s book reflects on the same topic and is a great reminder to schools who stress on the grading system.

    Inculcate Grit in school children

    A similar insight on how schools can improve can be found in this insight:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/two-things-all-great-schools-teach/

  • For the love of Team Sport

    For the love of Team Sport

    Daily writing prompt
    What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most?
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    Though Olympics itself is a lesson in itself I follow soccer and hockey Olympic matches the most, for the love of team sport.

    Both hockey and soccer that I love are both team sports.Team sports are characterized by high performing and trusting teams. When you experience the team in action, you realize the value of working and being successful as a group.

    The more I watch and admire soccer and hockey the more I admire the following insight from Simon Sinek:

    For the love of Team Sport

    Finally few other inspiring insights from Simon Sinek, on high performing teams and how trust plays a key role in developing world beating soccer and hockey teams.

    “A team is NOT a group of people who WORK TOGETHER.

    A team is a group of people who TRUST each other”

    For inspirational insights from Simon Sinek, please visit the below link:

    https://www.benchmarkemail.com/blog/simon-sinek-quotes-will-change-your-business

  • The Art of Laughing regularly

    The Art of Laughing regularly

    Daily writing prompt
    What makes you laugh?
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    Never look for a reason to laugh. The Art of laughing regularly is something you should practice on a regular basis.

    Laughter is a RIGHT BRAIN SKILL that gives us a sense of PLAY and acts like a THERAPY. It has been proven by research that practicing to laugh regularly can help us stay healthy and improves our immune system.

    Research has proven that unconditional laughter can help us stay healthy and fight anxiety in our lives.

    Have you tried joining a laughter club? This insight will inspire you to do so.

    The Art of Laughing regularly

    For another similar interesting insight please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/smile-more-for-this-reason/

    To know more about Dan Pink and his work, please visit this link:

    https://www.danpink.com/

  • Have Guts be an Artist

    Have Guts be an Artist

    Daily writing prompt
    When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up?
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    Right from my childhood I have longed to be an artist. In this post I will inspire you to have guts to be an artist.

    An artist is one who conquers the fear of lizard brain and challenges the status quo by taking his work very seriously.

    I love both great sales people and theater artists since they have a lot in common. These are people who do not fear rejection and exhibit the right amount of tenacity to overcome all obstacles to showcase their work to the world.

    Have Guts be an Artist

    This is one great insight from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin.

    “An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it personally.”

    And finally I will leave you with this insightful post:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-do-great-artists-make-us-uncomfortable/

    To know more about Seth Godin, please visit this link:

    https://www.sethgodin.com

  • The Power of subtle Nudges

    The Power of subtle Nudges

    Why are Nudges important?

    The power of subtle nudges and their significance to choice architects in influencing desired behavior has been wonderfully illustrated by the author Richard Thaler in his book Nudge.

    The following insight inspired from the book sums up the definition of a well defined nudge and its impact in implementing a desired change.

    The power of subtle nudges

    As mentioned by the author it is the responsibility of a good choice architect to implement them in a manner that it subtle yet produces desired behavior in the most productive manner.

    To know the power of default options in decision making please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-power-of-default-option/

    To know more about the author and his work please visit:

    https://sites.prh.com/nudgethefinaledition

  • Inspired by Optimism

    Inspired by Optimism

    Daily writing prompt
    Who was your most influential teacher? Why?
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    If I were to name a person who has most positively impacted my life it would be Simon Sinek. I have been highly inspired by his work around the following three aspects.

    1. Leadership and fulfillment -> He is the one who has started a movement to ensure everyone comes home fulfilled by the work they do in office since all of us have a right to be fulfilled.

    2. Optimism is the single most important human emotion that no longer enhances our longevity but improves our immune system as well.

    3. Infinite mindset -> His work in encouraging each of us develop an infinite mindset to face the challenges of life is indeed very inspiring.

    Some more points to inspire you with optimism are as follows:

    I would highly encourage you all to learn more about his work to feel inspired and motivated:

    https://simonsinek.com

    Read this blog post to know why I am a big fan of Simon.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-has-simon-sinek-inspired-me/

    Like me if you are searching for inspiration and motivation look no further.

  • Conserve your Will Power

    Conserve your Will Power

    Daily writing prompt
    What do you wish you could do more every day?
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    I would like to conserve my willpower since total willpower is limited.

    Hence if I were to do something everyday it would be to conserve this super power.

    Conserve your Willpower

    Hence just as our muscles get tired this super power gets exhausted as well and hence needs to be handled with care.

    Once handled with care it can lead to long lasting changes and fruitful results in our lives.

    For another insight on the same please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-can-willpower-change-your-life/

    To know more about Charles Duhigg and his work please visit:

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

  • The Compliment of Self Compassion

    The Compliment of Self Compassion

    Daily writing prompt
    What was the best compliment you’ve received?
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    Give yourself the compliment of self compassion

    The compliment of self compassion will be the best compliment you will ever receive. This blog post throws more light on the need of loving your own self.

    Very frequently in the hustle and bustle of modern life we forget about self compassion. We do not realize the journey that we have already traversed in life.

    Self care by being kind to yourself goes a long way in ensuring a healthy and fruitful life.

    This makes our lives less stressful and more fulfilling. Hence this is the first step towards healthy relationships and hence a healthy work life.

    Nothing elaborates this better than the insight from Nir Eyal’s book:

    The Compliment of Self Compassion

    Visit this blog post to know more:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/virtues-of-self-compassion/

    To know more about Nir Eyal and his work on this topic, please visit this link:

    https://www.nirandfar.com/self-compassion-to-succeed

    Hence what are you waiting for? Start loving yourself.

  • Optimism leads to Confidence

    Optimism leads to Confidence

    Daily writing prompt
    Who is the most confident person you know?
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    The ability to remain optimistic at all times is a very special ability that very few possess. Optimism leads to confidence and hence the most confident person I know who keeps inspiring me through his work is Simon Sinek.

    Simon’s work on the merits of optimistic thinking is inspiring to the core. From his work I have come to know that adopting such a positive mindset can even lead to a better immune system and a progressive mindset.

    When we think optimistically we focus on the present moment and grow in confidence. The following insights are inspiring to the core:

    Optimism leads to Confidence

    To know more about the Sweet Spot of Confidence read this insight inspired from Adam Grant.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/sweet-spot-of-confidence/

  • Leadership is like Parenting

    Leadership is like Parenting

    Daily writing prompt
    What is the last thing you learned?
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    How is Leadership like Parenting?

    The last thing on great leadership I have learnt is that leadership is like parenting. Let’s explore more.

    Simon Sinek has done extensive work on this topic via his experience with US Navy Seals, great leaders and has come up with this wonderful metaphor.

    Leadership is like Parenting

    Great leaders back their team and encourage them to do their best. This is very similar to how we as parents support our kids to give off their best.

    For another insight on the same topic, please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/extending-parenting-to-leadership-2/

    Visit this link to to view the video around the same topic:

    https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=497155764483613