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  • Risk of Optimism

    Risk of Optimism

    Daily writing prompt
    Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.
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    Take the Risk of Optimism

    The risk of optimism is one risk I will never regret.

    The risk of optimism is what I would aim to take at every possible moment.

    Research shows the following three major benefits of an optimistic mindset:

    1. It can protect against depression — even for people who are at risk for it
    2. An optimistic outlook makes people more resistant to stress.
    3. It may even help people live longer.

    Hence I would encourage all of you to choose an optimistic mindset without any regret.

    Risk of Optimism

    To know more about the work done by Simon Sinek around this topic, please visit this link:

    https://simonsinek.com

  • FIVE things for a HAPPY LIFE

    FIVE things for a HAPPY LIFE

    Daily writing prompt
    What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?
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    Which are those five things that lead to happiness?

    Five things for a happy life have been enlisted below based on my own experience. These when practiced regularly can lead to a fulfilling life.

    These five things, listed below, is what I have learnt from books and validated from my personal experience.

    1. Run your own race -> NOT COMPARING with OTHERS and doing your BEST at WHAT you are passionate about.
    2. Being Optimistic -> Having full FAITH in GOD, TRUST the value system indeed works and hence be PATIENT with whatever we have.
    3. Stay away from Negative people -> TURNING a DEAF EAR to NEGATIVITY and NEGATIVE PEOPLE and maintain self belief.
    4. Remove the worry habit -> Overcoming FEAR by looking at FEAR eye to eye.
    5. Power of self compassion -> Being GOOD with Oneself if you have done my BEST, EXPECTING nothing in RETURN.

    In addition to this if you want to remain in flow by doing the work that you love, adhere to these five principles.

    Five things for a happy life

  • Render the service of Motivation

    Render the service of Motivation

    Daily writing prompt
    What job would you do for free?
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    The job that I would do for free is to render the service of motivation.

    Motivation is the single MOST POSITIVE EMOTION that gives us hope and optimism to lead our lives in a meaningful manner. This motivates us to think that the future would be bright for all of us.

    Render the service of Motivation

    To MOTIVATE the most important criteria is to ACT.

    Hence whenever you get a chance, motivate people around you and serve those who serve others.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Welcome your Infinite Minded self

    Welcome your Infinite Minded self

    Daily writing prompt
    You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?
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    If I were to write my own autobiography it would surely inspire you to welcome your infinite minded self.

    The very fact that life is an infinite game and there are no merits in finite mindedness has been beautifully explained by Simon Sinek in his book The Infinite Game.

    An infinite minded individual does not focus on trifles, strives to be a better version everyday without comparing with others.

    The moment we develop this mindset we realize the benefits of thinking about long term benefits than short term dopamine driven gains.

    The example of the gardener is an apt example of this mindset, which I encourage you all to develop for a fulfilled life.

    Welcome your Infinite Minded self

    For another insight around this same topic, please read this blog post:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/lead-life-with-infinite-mindset/

    If you have not already read this book, encourage you to grab a copy of The Infinite Game today:

    https://simonsinek.com/podcast/episodes/the-infinite-game-with-dr-james-carse/?utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6968735945&hsa_cam=22203731911&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22203735358&gbraid=0AAAAAojL0Xts6W6FEdqhIW768q8zn_Yae&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrvPc3OSFkwMVyaNmAh2T0TgjEAAYASAAEgKRcPD_BwE

  • Fearlessly take the Risk of Optimism

    Fearlessly take the Risk of Optimism

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it?
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    Fearlessly take the Risk of Optimism and see the benefits it brings in your life. This blog post elaborates on the same.

    I have been highly influenced by the work of Simon Sinek around the topic of optimism.

    According to him the primary ingredient of progress is the unwavering belief that the future is bright.

    This and having faith in God that something good will happen is necessary for a fulfilling life free of anxiety and stress.

    Research proves that when we are positive about life, the brain functions in a positive manner at the expectation of a reward. This is similar to a dosage of morphine.

    Fearlessly take the Risk of Optimism

    Hence adopting feeling is scary at the start but something we should never shed moving forward in life.

    For another insightful post around the same topic, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/go-shop-for-optimism/

    To know about Simon Sinek’s work on this topic, visit the following link:

    https://simonsinek.com/

  • Complain less Contribute More

    Complain less Contribute More

    Daily writing prompt
    What do you complain about the most?
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    Life becomes a better place to live in when we complain less and contribute more.

    We complain in a state when we are not prepared to take ownership for any shortcomings that we see. This leads to a proliferation of such complaints and never any fruitful solution.

    As Simon Sinek aptly mentions in this quote instead of cribbing we need to contribute and bring about the change we want to see in the world.

    This not only leads to more fulfillment but makes our lives much better.

    For another wonderful insight from Simon Sinek, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-should-you-carefully-choose-your-mentor/

    To know more about Simon Sinek and his work, please visit this link:

    https://simonsinek.com/product/the-art-of-presenting/?utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6968735945&hsa_cam=22203731911&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22203735358&gbraid=0AAAAAojL0XuO4O6sBmAONZa5cQs50sWq9&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvtzLBhCPARIsALwhxdoxMEENRHfLXeBhSXr7xR81w7LJ_378QLi0vvPOmyXmrrxkNGP37OIaAhZHEALw_wcB