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  • Power of Slow Productivity

    Power of Slow Productivity

    Daily writing prompt
    Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.
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    Do you practice Slow Productivity

    Right now what comes to my mind is the power of slow productivity. In this fast paced world this is a concept everyone should be aware of.

    Cal Newport has highlighted the three principles of Slow Productivity in his best selling book.

    1. Do fewer things
    2. Work at a natural pace
    3. Obsess over quality

    I find the concept very pragmatic and health friendly. When practiced with rigor it can increase our longevity and makes us happy.

    Hence I would urge all of you to practice this in your daily lives to make them as good as a slow cooked meal.

    Power of Slow Productivity

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Learn the Art of Slow Productivity

    Learn the Art of Slow Productivity

    Why learn the art of Slow Productivity?

    If there is something I would like to advise you all it would be to learn the art of slow productivity. This is what I have started practicing on a regular basis.

    In his book, the author Cal Newport enlightens us on the merits of not trying to do too many things at a time. He makes us aware of the harmful consequences of being “always on”.

    In essence there are three principles of slow productivity extended from the concept of a slow cooked healthy traditional meal:

    1. DO fewer things
    2. Work at a natural pace
    3. Obsess over quality

    When these principles are applied in our daily work and personal lives, it would not only become fulfilling it would give us more enjoyment as well as work life balance.

    Hence I encourage all of you to consider adopting these principles.

    Learn the Art of Slow Productivity

    For another similar insight inspired from the same book please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/slow-productivity-and-fulfillment/

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

    https://calnewport.com

  • Slow Productivity and Fulfillment

    Slow Productivity and Fulfillment

    How can Slow Productivity lead to fulfillment?

    One of the most important things about which I have changed my mind in recent times is around productivity. Doing more things and always being on is not productivity. Rather in this blog post my goal is to highlight how slow productivity can lead to fulfillment.

    In his book Cal Newport mentions that this is the best way to approach a fulfilling life based on three key principles:

    1. Do fewer things
    2. Work at a natural pace
    3. Obsess over quality

    Also important is the fact that doing work in small increments at a natural pace over a period of time can destress ourselves yet help achieve success over the long run.

    This is a far cry from what we end up doing in the hustle and bustle of modern life wherein doing more stuff and remain always on matters.

    Here is another wonderful tip to relax our brain for high quality output.

    slow productivity and fulfillment

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-i-am-a-big-fan-of-cal-newport/

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Slow Productivity is Healthy

    Slow Productivity is Healthy

    Daily writing prompt
    What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.
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    One question I hate to be asked is on the slow speed of progress. In this blog post I will let you know that Slow Productivity is healthy and in the long run can lead to fulfillment.

    In the hustle and bustle of modern life more often than not we ignore benefits of slow progress.

    Slow productivity is healthy and recommends three things:

    1. Working at a natural pace
    2. Doing fewer things
    3. Obsessing over quality.
    Slow Productivity is Healthy

    Read this blog post inspired from Cal Newport’s book to understand about this better.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/do-you-know-the-benefits-of-slow-productivity/

    To know more about Cal Newport please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com

  • SLOW FOOD is the BEST

    SLOW FOOD is the BEST

    Daily writing prompt
    Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?
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    During holiday season we do make special dishes and enjoy the feeling of togetherness away from the hustle and bustle of work life. Slow Food is the best food and is the way to go during holiday season.

    Slow food is food that is prepared using traditional methods and high-quality, usually local, ingredients.

    Since you find your mind and soul into this kind of food it tastes even better.

    In this regard I would definitely like to mention an insight from Slow Productivity by Cal Newport.

    Slow Food is the Best

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/like-slow-food-like-slow-productivity/

    Just as Slow Food is good for health so is slow productivity. Once you are mindful of the work you are doing by taking the time that you deserve the quality of the work enhances and you achieve fulfillment.

    To know more about the great insights from this book of Cal Newport I would highly encourage all of you to read this book:

    https://www.amazon.in/Slow-Productivity-Accomplishment-Without-Burnout/dp/024165291X

  • Do you practice SEASONALITY at work?

    Do you practice SEASONALITY at work?

    What is SEASONALITY at WORK?

    Why practice seasonality at work? If you are workaholic who hates to take breaks and prefers being ALWAYS ON, read this post inspired from Slow Productivity.

    “To work without change or rest all year would have seemed unusual to most of our ancestors. Seasonality was deeply integrated into the human experience.”

    Thus practicing this at work not results in a healthy life but also ensures unique and great outcomes.

    Seasonality at Work

    For one such insight from the same book read:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-key-tenets-of-slow-productivity/

    To know more about the author Cal Newport please visit this link:

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

    Cal Newport is one of my most favorite authors. Along with Slow Productivity the other books worth reading are : A World without Email, Deep Work.

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  • Best Job in the World

    The Best Job in the World would be one which meets the following criteria. This has been inspired from Cal Newport’s book Slow Productivity.

    “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a job like that where you didn’t have to worry about being productive?”

    For similar insights from this book visit:

    Why should we OBSESS over QUALITY?

  • How can Seasonality lead to CREATIVITY?

    Read this wonderful insight from Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity to understand how practicing Seasonality can lead to Creative work. This is what worked for our ancestors.

    The key is not to remain ON ALL the time.

    “To work without change or rest all year would have seemed unusual to most of our ancestors. Seasonality was deeply integrated into the human experience.”

    Practice Seasonality and realize benefits.

    For a similar insight read:

    ACCUMULATE MODEST RESULTS in a LOOP
  • Do you know the BENEFITS of SLOW PRODUCTIVITY?

    Do you know the BENEFITS of SLOW PRODUCTIVITY?

    Daily writing prompt
    Tell us about the last thing you got excited about.
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    The last thing I got excited about recently is SLOW PRODUCTIVITY.

    Sow Productivity is a concept coined by Cal Newport in his recent book.

    The following three are the key tenets of Slow Productivity

    1. DO FEWER THINGS
    2. Obsess with QUALITY
    3. Work at a NATURAL PACE

    All of this not only prevents burn out but helps to maintain a healthy work life balance. The exciting aspect of this concept is that it helps us create something unique that leads to a fulfilling life.

    Read this post to know more:

    LIKE SLOW FOOD LIKE SLOW PRODUCTIVITY
  • Hunting versus Agriculture which is more Creative?

    Hunting versus Agriculture which is more Creative?

    Studying the AGTA community of Northern Philippines throws light on the creativity aspects needed for both hunting and agriculture. This finding can be extrapolated in our modern day as well. Hunting versus agriculture which is more creative? Read to know more.

    Unlike Hunting both the agriculture and industrial age led to the death of creativity. This was due to the fact that life was meant to be more predictable unlike the slow productivity needs of hunters.

    For similar insights from Slow Productivity read:

    Do FEWER THINGS. Why?