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  • Day out with my Idols

    Day out with my Idols

    Daily writing prompt
    If you had an unlimited budget for 24 hours, what would you do?
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    A Day Filled with Inspiration

    If I had unlimited budget for 24 hours I would have travelled to different parts of the world as part of a day out with my idols.

    These are some of the great people whom I idolize and would love to have discussions around remarkable work done by each of them in respective areas:

    1. Simon Sinek -> For work done around helping me FIND a WHY in my life and for helping me realize that life is indeed an INFINITE GAME. His work around OPTIMISM and FULFILLMENT is inspiring to the core.
    2. Cal Newport -> For making me realize the virtues of DEEP WORK and the need of a CRAFTSMAN MINDSET over a PASSION MINDSET to get your rightful place.
    3. Carmine Gallo -> For enlightening me on PRESENTATION SECRETS of STEVE JOBS, coaching people around the world to TALK like TED and finally making me realize the importance of PRACTICE for any PRESENTATION
    4. Daniel Pink -> For make me realize the POWER of REGRET as an EMOTION to course correct in our lives and via WHEN enlightening me on the importance of timing and guarding the golden hour in our daily lives.
    5. Finally Angela Duckworth and Susan Cain for enlightening me on the merits of exhibiting GRIT in our lives and that the POWER of INTROVERTS is undeniable.

    I would like to take a moment to share an insightful post around introverts from Susan Cain’s book The Power of Introverts that has changed the world’s perspective around introverts.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/north-star-of-introversion/

    Day out with my Idols

    Do you idolize anyone? Do let me know in comments..

  • Motivation to destress

    Motivation to destress

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    What topics do you like to discuss?
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    Driving away Stress

    In the modern fast paced world anxiety, depression and stress are common byproducts. This is a blog post where I would like to discuss this topic to serve as a motivation to destress.

    Whenever we feel stressed up, a very good tip is to take a walk to engage the motor cortex of our brain to reduce the amount of electrical activity in the prefrontal cortex as mentioned below.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/walking-as-a-stress-reliever/

    The best medicine to cure the hyperactivity that happens in our brain during such a moment is to face the reality and act. This removes unwarranted fears as mentioned by Susan Cain in her book Quiet.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/stress-triggers-unwarranted-fears/

    Finally take note of this piece of motivational advice from Seth Godin in his book Dip. When acted upon properly this would eliminate regret in the long term by managing stressful situations at the present moment.

    Motivation to destress
  • Carl Jung on Introversion versus Extraversion

    Carl Jung on Introversion versus Extraversion

    What is Carl Jung’s take on Introversion versus Extraversion?

    In her book Quiet, Susan Cain mentions a fascinating insight focused on Carl Jung’s take on Introversion versus Extraversion.

    It is indeed a irony that introversion is regarded as a taboo in our society.

    In her book Susan Cain wonderfully illustrates the defining qualities of successful introverts and also mentions that there is no shame in being an introvert.

    Carl Jung had done extensive research on personalities of introverts and extroverts and this below insight is one such illuminating research:

    Carl Jung on Introversion versus Extraversion

    For another such interesting insight from the same book please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/extroverts-often-feel-restless/

    To know more about the author please visit this link:

    https://susancain.net/

  • Playing to your Strength Matters

    Playing to your Strength Matters

    Why playing to your strength matters?

    If you know what your key strengths are, not get bogged down by comparison with others. This blog site will enlighten on why playing to your key strengths indeed matters.

    True success stems from realizing our unique strengths and backing our own potential to make it big in life.

    Very frequently we digress in life due to unnecessary comparison with others.

    Read this insight inspired from Susan Cain’s book and feel inspired to back your strengths.

    Playing to your strength matters

    For another such wonderful insight from Susan Cain’s book Quiet, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/understand-your-amygdala-better/

    To know more about the author Susan Cain, please visit this link:

    https://susancain.net/

  • Online versus Offline Collaboration

    Online versus Offline Collaboration

    Online versus Offline Collaboration – Understanding the differences

    This blog post is meant to highlight the key differences between online versus offline collaboration. Thus it will be clear why not to extend the model of online collaboration to the other.

    Susan Cain drives home the point that the success of Open Source via online collaboration has happened since most the introverted and best brains are fine collaborating online and contributing their best.

    But once these same introverted people are asked to come and contribute offline in office spaces the collaboration can fail.

    Thus it is very important to understand the nuances as mentioned in this insight.

    Online versus Offline Collaboration

    Read this following insight from the same book to get enlightened on the power of introverts.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/creativity-mantra-of-steve-wozniak/

    To know more about the author Susan Cain please visit this link:

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

  • Stress triggers Unwarranted Fears

    Stress triggers Unwarranted Fears

    Do you know how Stress triggers Unwarranted Fears?

    Stress more often than not triggers your unwarranted fears. The best way to get around this is to act out of your comfort zone. This blog post inspired from Susan Cain’s book Quiet explores this aspect.

    More often that not when are stressed up it releases cortisol the stress hormone. As a result of this this our amygdala is under high alert and resists us from going out of our comfort zone.

    The best way to avoid such fears is to pacify our nerves and act.

    Read this wonderful insight from the book to know more:

    Stress triggers unwarranted fears

    To read another such interesting insight from the same book please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-themes-of-myers-briggs-test/

    If you have not read this book grab your copy of this book today and get started.

    https://www.amazon.in/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153

  • Ignore the Extrovert Ideal

    Ignore the Extrovert Ideal

    Why does it make sense to ignore the extrovert ideal?

    We all live in a world wherein being extroverted and outspoken is encouraged. After reading this insight I would like to encourage you to ignore the extrovert ideal.

    If you are an introvert chances are that you would have heard it from your parents, peers or bosses that the north start of a personality is extroversion.

    Being outspoken, gregarious and extroverted has been preached by many of the leadership gurus.

    Susan Cain through this insight from Quiet has encouraged all introverts not to be bogged down by this belief. Being introverted comes with its own benefits which we should fully leverage.

    Ignore the Extrovert Ideal

    For a similar insightful post from Quiet please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/introverted-extroverted-leadership-hypothesis/

    If you are introverted and want to transform yourself, do not waste time and read this fantastic book.

    https://www.amazon.in/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153

  • Introverted Extroverted Leadership Hypothesis

    Introverted Extroverted Leadership Hypothesis

    Adam Grant’s Introverted Extroverted Leadership Hypothesis

    Introverts or Extroverts who make the best leaders? To know more about this myth explore Adam Grant’s Introverted Extroverted Leadership Hypothesis.

    Adam Grant from extensive research has found out that introverted and extroverted leaders thrive under differing circumstances.

    Susan Cain’s book Quiet throws more light on this aspect and this has ben highlighted in the below mentioned insight.

    When the team is proactive an introverted leader works best whereas if the team maintains a low key profile an extroverted leader works best.

    Introverted Extroverted Leadership Hypothesis

    Please find below the link of another insightful post from the same book.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/characteristics-of-an-introvert/

    To know more about the author please visit this link:

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

  • Introverts are Highly Emotional

    Introverts are Highly Emotional

    Do you know why Introverts are Highly Emotional?

    Read this blog post inspired from Susan Cain’s book Quiet that throws light on why introverts are highly emotional.

    It has been proven by research that introverted people are more sensitive than their extroverted counterparts.

    fMRI scans performed on introverts prove that their Amygdala reacts very severely when they are shown sensitive and emotional pictures. This is as a result of more empathy exhibited by these individuals.

    This insight inspired from Susan Cain’s book Quiet throws more light on this fact.

    Introverts are highly emotional

    For another such interesting insight from the same book please read this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/famous-finnish-joke-on-introversion/

    For knowing more about the author Susan Cain please visit this link:

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

  • Reason for High Extroversion in USA

    Reason for High Extroversion in USA

    What is the reason for high extroversion in the USA?

    Research shows that the degree of extroversion is very high in the USA. This blog post explores the reason for high extroversion in USA.

    Susan Cain explores this mystery and provides us a compelling reason for this myth.

    The below mentioned insight inspired from Susan Cain’s book highlights the fact that the US population has been dominated from migrants from other countries.

    These people by nature have had to fight more than the ones who have preferred staying in their own countries.

    Reason for High Extroversion in USA

    Similar to this fascinating insight you can also refer to this insight inspired from the same book.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-reasons-group-brainstorming-fails/

    To know more about the author Susan Cain and her book please read below:

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