Schools are the basic foundation of a modern society. I was lucky enough to be part of a great school. The two things that all great schools teach have been mentioned in this post.
Tag: seth godin insights
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World Woodpecker Day
Daily writing promptIf you could have something named after you, what would it be?I love the woodpecker for its tenacity. I would love to have a day in the year named as the World Woodpecker Day.
A woodpecker is indeed focused and tenacious in search of food. Its tenacity is a true masterclass in grit and determination to achieve success.
If you feel like QUITTING, read this inspirational Seth Godin quote:
“And yet the real success goes to those who obsess. A woodpecker can tap twenty times on a thousand trees and get nowhere, but stay busy. Or he can tap twenty-thousand times on one tree and get dinner.”
Seth Godin
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The need to change SCHOOL CURRICULUM. Why?
Daily writing promptIf you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why?If I had the power to change ONE LAW, it would be the SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
The syllabus in schools was designed to address the factory model by creating compliant workers. Hence schools unfortunately have never encouraged QUESTIONS.
In this modern conceptual age, where ART is the order of the day, we need students who can challenge the status quo.
These are the TWO THINGS that need to be part of the CURRICULUM at a bare minimum.
Read these insightful posts to understand more on the need to change the way of education in schools.
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Why is iPhone a Piece of Art?
If you use an iPhone you know very well that the iPhone is a rare piece of art.
Seth Godin provides the explanation for this in his book Linchpin.
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Benefits of Blogging
Daily writing promptTell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc.I still remember the first day as a blogger, not sure of what to write and as expected very nervous and jittery. As time has moved on I have indeed realized that you get better through practice. Along with this I have realized the numerous benefits of blogging.
Seth Godin and his blog to me really stands out. Seth has inspired people around him and encouraged all of us to start blogging as a habit.
Read this blog to understand why blogging is indeed a good habit to inculcate.
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The FOUR DEFINING ASPECTS of ART
If you want to know the four key defining aspects of art and an artist read the below insight from Seth Godin’s Linchpin.
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Is your LIZARD BRAIN dominating you?
Check out for these 5 symptoms to find whether your lizard brain is dominating you.
If it yes then it is high time to calm down, think rationally and win over the lizard brain.
Lizard brain’s dominance will never let you be an artist and prevent from being at your best.
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Can SPRINTING control RESISTANCE of BRAIN?
Though not always advisable there are situations wherein sprinting can control excessive resistance of the brain.
In these situations keeping oneself engaged can indeed avoid stress and anxiety due to resistance of the brain.
Seth Godin fascinates us with this insight from Linchpin.
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Three Situations a Linchpin is needed
The three situations a linchpin is needed has been highlighted by Seth Godin in his book Linchpin.
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Are you Brilliant in Tiny Bursts?
Seth Godin mentions that if you are brilliant in tiny bursts, it is sure to pay off.
A linchpin is one who does all work as any regular person does, just that he is brilliant in tiny bursts.
In Linchpin, Seth Godin cites the example of Sir Richard Branson and says how by being brilliant in tiny bursts he makes all the difference at Virgin group.
