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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/

  • Practice versus Learning

    Practice versus Learning

    Key differences between Practice versus Learning

    Whereas practice means application of knowledge, learning is related to acquiring of knowledge. Read this post to understand practice versus learning.

    The three points illustrated below highlight the key differences between the two.

    Whereas the former is related to focus on present the latter is a subset of it.

    The author Thomas Sterner enlightens us on the same in his book The Practicing Mind.

    practice versus learning

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/two-steps-to-develop-patience/

    To know more about the author please visit this link:

    https://tomsterner.com

    Hence indeed Practice makes us perfect.

  • Rule of Habit Formation

    Rule of Habit Formation

    Follow this golden rule of habit formation

    If you want to develop a good habit that separates you from the rest, follow this scientific rule of habit formation.

    Formation of a good habit relates to reorienting of neurons in our brain and is indeed scientific in nature.

    This has been mentioned by the author Thomas Sterner in his book The Practicing Mind.

    Rule of Habit Formation

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/major-flaw-of-school-grading-system/

    To know more about the author please visit this link:

    https://tomsterner.com

  • Major Flaw of School Grading System

    Major Flaw of School Grading System

    What is the biggest FLAW of SCHOOL GRADING system?

    The major flaw with grading system in most schools is the focus of the end product rather that the focus on the overall process that goes into making the product.

    This illuminating insight has been shared with us by Thomas Sterner in his book The Practicing Mind.

    Focus on the grind and the overall process is sure to develop GRIT in school children. Grit as we all know is an essential skill to accomplish great things in life.

    Major Flaw of School Grading System

    For another insightful post inspired from the same book, please visit the below link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/need-to-pursue-an-art-form/

    To know more about the author and this book, grab a copy of this book today:

    https://www.amazon.in/Practicing-Mind-Developing-Discipline-Challenge/dp/1608680908

  • Need to pursue an ART FORM?

    Need to pursue an ART FORM?

    Why should you pursue an ART FORM?

    The need to pursue an art form has been emphasized by the author Thomas Sterner in his book The Practicing Mind.

    To an artist mastery is a continuous journey since perfection and mastery is a parabola.

    Hence an artist realizes to emphasize practice and values process over the end product or goal.

    This is a very important lesson that will always help us stay on course towards fulfillment in life.

    The below insight elaborates on the same.

    Need to pursue an art form

    For another insightful post from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/focus-on-process-not-outcomes/

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

    https://tomsterner.com

  • Two Steps to develop Patience

    Two Steps to develop Patience

    How to develop patience in your life?

    We all know that patience pays but we seldom find a way to master it. The two steps to develop patience as mentioned in this insight will get you started on the right path.

    In his book The Practicing Mind, the author Thomas Sterner enlightens us on the need to be more patient in life.

    The most important starting point is the realization that we need to focus on the present moment rather than worrying of the past or fearing about the future.

    The second step is to realize that there is nothing like true perfection and hence we should never aim for it.

    The following insight throws more light on the same.

    Two steps to develop patience

    For another insight inspired from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-principle-of-deliberate-slowness/

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

    https://tomsterner.com

  • FOCUS on PROCESS not OUTCOMES

    FOCUS on PROCESS not OUTCOMES

    Why Focus on Process not Outcomes?

    In the book The Practicing Mind, the author Thomas Sterner educates us to Focus on the Process and not Outcomes for lasting happiness in our lives.

    When we adopt a beginner’s mind and care about the process, we are living in the present moment. On the other hand when we obsess over the outcomes, we feel regretful of the past or fearful of the future.

    Since focusing on the present leads to long lasting happiness and fulfillment, our effort should be directed towards deliberate practice to master the process..

    The below insight inspired from the book elaborates on the same.

    Focus on Process not Outcomes

    For another insightful post from the same book, please visit the below link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-principle-of-deliberate-slowness/

    To know more on the author and his work, please visit this link:

    https://tomsterner.com

  • The Principle of Deliberate Slowness

    The Principle of Deliberate Slowness

    Know the 4Ss of the Principle of Deliberate Slowness

    Adopting the the Principle of Deliberate Slowness and the resulting slow productivity is the mantra for a fulfilling life .

    In his book the author Thomas Sterner mentions about the 4Ss that are needed to do work at a slow pace and produce output that is not only high quality but fulfilling at the same time.

    Simplifying a task by dividing it into short chunks and working on it at short intervals at a slow pace is at the heart of this principle.

    The Principle of Deliberate Slowness

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/focus-on-process-over-results/

    To know more about the author Thomas Sterner please visit this link:

    https://tomsterner.com

  • FOCUS on PROCESS over RESULTS

    FOCUS on PROCESS over RESULTS

    Why should you focus on process rather than results?

    If you are looking for long term fulfillment, focus on the process over the results. This would help you stay focused on the present rather than being fearful of the future or regretful of the past.

    In his book The Practicing Mind, the author Thomas Sterner enlightens us on the same to stay mindful of the present moment.

    When we have razor sharp focus on the process, we tend to enjoy the work we are doing.

    This drives away anxiety and stress from our lives.

    Focus on process over Results

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

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/it-is-now-or-never-2/

    To know more about the author please visit the following link:

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

  • It is NOW or NEVER

    It is NOW or NEVER

    Why should you LIVE in the NOW?

    In his book The Practicing Mind the author Thomas Sterner encourages us to honor the present moment. He highlights that it is now or never and hence we should not wait to act.

    The right moment will only come when we act rather than waiting for the right moment and time.

    He explains at length the importance of the process rather than obsession on the end product for long lasting success and happiness.

    The following insight inspired from the same book, elaborates on the same:

    it is now or never

    For another similar insight around the same topic, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-should-you-live-in-the-now/

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

    https://tomsterner.com