Unless you're living under a rock, you've heard about the Professor of Money Heist. That character was responsible for pulling off one of the greatest heists in history (fictional of course). He was able to conduct the entire robbery from behind the scenes by playing with the mind of the police and tricking them to do exactly what he wanted. Have you ever wondered how he came out with this genius plan and executed it so well?&nbsp;“𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤”- my friends.&nbsp;For those who don’t know about deep work, let’s start with a self–explanatory definition of this concept. “𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏-𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒕. 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆, 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆.” If you fall under the usual category of people like me, then you feel like you are not important to the economy. You are easily replaceable. Your work does not create enough value for your organization and you have a fear of getting laid off next in this recession. Let me enlighten you on how deep work is going to help you stand out in your career and reach the top.&nbsp; <ul><li>&nbsp;𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭&nbsp;</li></ul>Deep work requires intense periods of distraction-free work. Neuroscience studies suggest that this kind of work results in the myelination of nerve cells in related areas of the brain. This causes better nerve conduction. Better nerve conduction means you can think faster, comprehend better, and handle more difficult tasks. Remember how Popeye used to get extra strong after eating that can of spinach. Deep work will help you in the same way for your career.&nbsp; <ul><li>&nbsp;𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧</li></ul>Standing out in the crowd based solely on your skills isn’t as easy as it once was. In this age of connectivity, it is safe to assume almost all of your competitors have access to the same resources as you, and almost all of them have put in just as much effort to earn the same skills. So, you need to set yourself apart if you want to advance. “𝑫𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌: 𝑹𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅” gives us the story of Carl Jung, a 20th-century psychologist. His theories set him apart from his peers at the time. To come up with these theories he used to spend distraction-free time in isolation. In the same way, deep work will open your mind, help you realize your potential, and set you apart from the million others.&nbsp; <ul><li>&nbsp;𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧</li></ul>Bill Gates took 1 week off twice a year to read papers on possible innovations and investment opportunities written by his employees. He called this “Think Week”. One such “Think Week” led to the launch of Internet Explorer. This shows how a week's worth of Deep Work led to the creation of something that became synonymous with the Windows platform. While you might not need to create a revolutionary new product, you do need to add value to be important for your workplace and ensure you don't lose your job to AI.&nbsp; <ul><li>&nbsp;𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬</li></ul>If your task is something routine, or mundane, there is a high possibility that some tech genius in some corner of the world has written a piece of code that renders you obsolete. With deep work, you enhance your cognitive abilities and develop ideas that you normally would not have come upon and ultimately become irreplaceable like our very own Harvey Spector.&nbsp; Let’s get something straight. You think you used your time productively this quarantine because you took so many courses from Coursera? 💬 Well, so did the other 10 people you know. So, if you want to advance in your career, stay relevant in your job and be better than your peers, start adopting deep work today.&nbsp; With that, I would like to end by congratulating you on taking the first step of this journey by reading this article.

Enlighten yourself on how deep work is going to help you stand out in your career and reach the top!

Why does deep work work?

Self development

She was the actual hero of the show. She made nerds like us feel good about ourselves. She was the brain behind every mission of the trio. Yes, I am talking about our very favorite Hermione Granger. Hermione taught us a lot. But, one of her greatest lessons was to be self-dependent by being a problem solver. Remember, when Umbridge tried to take over the entire school. It was Hermione who came out with the idea of Harry being the unofficial Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.To survive in this world, and more importantly to excel in our career, we need to be problem solvers like Hermione. But, do you know how she managed to be such a great problem solver? Well, we all know about her tremendous thirst for knowledge which helped her a lot but there was something else too. Let's hear it from herself.So, apart from being logical, let’s look at a few ways you can develop your problem-solving skills. Hopefully, you will end up as the next prime minister of your country very similar to how Hermione ended up as the Minister of Magic. 1️⃣ 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬:&nbsp;We all know Tony Stark aka Iron Man. Without his genius-level intellectual skills, he would have been just a normal engineer. But due to his skills, he turned himself into a Superhero. Want to be great at problem-solving? Then try to acquire these basic key skills. Based on my extensive research, there are five key skills required to be a better problem solver and hopefully, take the spot of your boss in the future. These are Emotional intelligence, Decision making, Teamwork, Researching Skills, and Creativity. I am not going to elaborate on each of these skills because you have the YPS sessions of Smartifier Academy for that. 2️⃣ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭:&nbsp;Okay, I know what you are thinking, but hear me out. I have watched countless videos on career development and every single video endorsed the importance of being a problem solver. However, to be effective in this sector, as I already mentioned, we need certain skills. But, if you are anything like me, you probably have a mindset that the techniques used to develop these skills are extremely boring and end up binging on Netflix instead. However, every technique is not boring, and developing problem-solving skills can actually be fun. For example, logic and brain training games like monopoly and chess can enhance your problem-solving skills. You can also try reading detective books or play detective games as it can give you several problem-solving ideas. Did you know getting a good night’s sleep can also supercharge your problem-solving ability? Finally, we have a logical answer to our parents' question regarding our sleeping habits. 3️⃣ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟔 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚:Like the famous 10 – step Korean skincare routine, problem-solving also has a 6 step formula. To solve a problem, firstly, you need to identify the problem and try to understand the nature of that problem. Secondly, the problem is structured in a way to develop a clear picture of it. The third stage is all about brainstorming to look for all the possible solutions. Then comes the most complex part which is to analyze the possible courses of action and select the best solution. Lastly, you need to implement the chosen solution and finally seek feedback. 4️⃣ 𝐁𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞:&nbsp;If Rapunzel was not curious about the floating lights, she would not reunite with her parents. Likewise, if you are curious regarding any topic, it can lead you to be a better problem solver. Keeping your mind open and exploring topics that you know little about can be an efficient step to develop your problem-solving skills. If any topic comes to your mind, then make it your mission to know more about it. 5️⃣ 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭:Lastly, I would like to end this blog with the age-old quote of our parents that “Practice makes perfect.” Learning new skills like problem-solving is very challenging. It will take time, effort, practice, and a lot of frustration. Only through a gradual process of trial and error, we can master this golden skill.For most of us, the least favorite character among the trio of Harry Potter was probably Ronald Weasley. But did you ever wonder what the reason was? I mean, Ron was an amazing friend (let us try to forget the two unfortunate incidents), a really caring brother, and also a pretty good wizard. But, we probably like him the least because he was not a problem solver and rather depended on Hermione for the idea of the plan and Harry for the execution. In many cases, he was just a tag-along. This very trait of Ron also made him feel insecure about himself among his brothers and best friends.Now that I have done my job of enlightening you with the right stuff, you have to make the big decision. A problem-solver like Hermione or an insecure dependent person like Ron?

Hermione taught us a lot! One of her finest lessons was how to be self-dependent by being a problem solver. Let's dig more into it!

5 ways to solve problems like Hermione

Can we learn from Series/Movies?

6 friends, 1 coffee shop, and an epic story!Yes, I am talking about the legendary sitcom called 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬. For so many years, FRIENDS (TV Show) has been an integral part of our lives. Phrases like "How you doing?", "She is your lobster" and "We were on a break" are now part of our every conversation. But, aside from memories, this series also gave us career lessons which we can adopt in our life to become even more successful. So, let’s take a look at the lessons we can take from each character of this fan-favorite series. ➡ 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲: 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞<div class="embedded_image" data-layout="default" contenteditable="false"><img alt="" src="/storage/canvas/images/BnVgUbvU2gp88U9cVffEYx41FiIIouiuoz8XNbJd.jpg"></div> Joey always dreamt to be an actor. However, the journey was not easy for him at all. He had faced constant rejections. He played every single odd role he got (Remember the Al Pacino incident?). It took him a long time and perseverance and the encouraging words of some amazing friends to get his defining role of Dr. Drake Ramoray. In the same way, getting your first job or following your passion is never easy. You will face a lot of difficulties, challenges, and hurdles every single minute. You will have to wait for a long time to get that right job. But, like Joey, you also have to be patient in this period and keep learning, or as we say at Smartifier “Growth Mindset, my friends!”&nbsp; ➡ 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐬: 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞<div class="embedded_image" data-layout="default" contenteditable="false"><img alt="" src="/storage/canvas/images/rVIe5M3AlECwkW76zL9SgUHaTsGGtFy77SdTjQxq.webp"></div> Ross was a really good paleontologist. But, his work ethic was not very admirable. He gave boring lectures, was always late for his class, and got tricked by his students to give them extra marks. However, the main issue about Ross was his lack of professionalism. Starting from having an affair with Charlie, to shouting at his colleague for a mere sandwich to finally going out with his student Elizabeth, he has done it all!In our work, it is not only enough to do the assigned tasks. Rather, stay within your boundaries and keep your personal and professional life separate. Otherwise, you might not get as lucky as Ross and may get fired. ➡ 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥: 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡<div class="embedded_image" data-layout="default" contenteditable="false"><img alt="" src="/storage/canvas/images/WbbnViQjWdFBwXmo4UQ5CSuBSvRCe7UJAqYAvGVn.jpg"></div> Rachel loved fashion. Unfortunately, due to a lack of experience, she initially had to start as a waitress at a coffee shop. She didn’t enjoy making coffee or serving people which showed in her lack of ever getting a simple order correctly. However, the minute she got a job at a fashion house, she excelled in her role, proved herself, and later even scored a job at Ralph Lauren. This teaches us to always play to our strengths. Find your Ikigai and build yourself on it. As Benny mentioned in the current hit series, 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏'𝒔 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒕, “You should always play your line, never his. You play what's best for you.”&nbsp; ➡ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫: 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧<div class="embedded_image" data-layout="default" contenteditable="false"><img alt="" src="/storage/canvas/images/PXlqWAWpw7aQ4KQsxZU9lVFmX2RjTcfKPwTbPJjz.jpg"></div> Chandler had a high-paying job (which I still cannot name). But, he was not content with his career choice. Though he was scared initially, he finally got the courage at the end to quit and start doing something he truly loved.&nbsp;This teaches us, it’s never too late to start working on our passion. The hardest part is to show that little courage for starting the job. ➡ 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚: 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭<div class="embedded_image" data-layout="default" contenteditable="false"><img alt="" src="/storage/canvas/images/vT8FH9ekYe3K34z3yWKwhd6h8gLmKBW0kba72Kpf.jpg"></div> Monica was a very competitive person. She wanted to win every single game she participated in. While sometimes, she did get carried away doing this; her winning attitude is something everyone should adopt in their life. Let’s get it straight. Life has become a race and you need to survive. And to survive, you need to compete and believe you can win. So, next time you are participating in a business competition or giving an interview for a job, take the competitive spirit of Monica along with you and win it!&nbsp; ➡ 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐛𝐞: 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞<div class="embedded_image" data-layout="default" contenteditable="false"><img alt="" src="/storage/canvas/images/F9z6BQjCUARXRkagwJdEjtBLeyRV8A0zvwLCAkT6.jpg"></div> Phoebe had a really terrible childhood. Her dad was never around. Her mother killed herself. She was homeless and living on her own in the streets of New York at the age of 14 ( You were probably watching Pokémon at that age). However, she didn't allow her past to define her. She did every odd job she was offered and ultimately became an amazing masseuse and a part-time singer ( Ahh Smelly Cats!). What really matters is that she didn't give up and got through that horrible period of her life. There will also be many times in your life when you fail. Perhaps, you lost a huge competition or you couldn't get your dream job even after months of preparation. However, one failure cannot define your entire life's hard work. So, instead of whining, get up and start your next battle. Always remember, if Phoebe could do it, so could you!&nbsp;10 years, 236 episodes, 5192 minutes – a lifetime of memories! So, let’s end this article with the hope that you guys will achieve your dream career and we all will finally get a reunion of these 6 amazing characters in 2021!

Career tips from F.r.i.e.n.d.s!

Whether in movies or real life, have you ever come across an example where certain people fell for the appearances of certain individuals?&nbsp; Well, admit it or not, there are still many people in this world who strongly believe and follow the saying, "The first impression is the last impression."And with so many opportunities around us, we just cannot miss out on an opportunity just because of not presenting ourselves properly! 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬Here go some hacks you can follow to present yourself in front of others and make a positive impression- 𝟏. 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲:Imagine having hot-spicy noodles at noon in the summer noon! Can’t even imagine! Right? But what about ice cream at that time? That is suitable.In case you think, attire can’t measure your potential for this job; actually, it does. So think of choosing clean, well-fitted, suitable attire according to the environment. 𝟐. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬:Suppose you’re not understanding a fact; someone’s insulting you for that, and on the other hand, someone is explaining it to you without making you feel shy! Won’t you go to the second person again if you’re in trouble?This is why being polite, empathetic, and showing a positive attitude easily connect you with others and expand your way towards greater achievements. 𝟑. 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬:You easily remember a person who had proper eye contact with you. Eye contact shows the impact of your presence and the level of your confidence! That’s why try to express yourself through your gestures as much as you can. 𝟒. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:Being yourself is excellent, but the thing you need to practice more and more is body language. Reaching your dream is less hard when you know how much proper attire can assist you to move one step ahead! So now that you know the hacks to present yourself properly, what's stopping you from making a great impression and casting your spell in other minds?

You admit it or not "The first impression is the last impression."

How to present yourself properly

Ever wondered how a small address can picture a whole character in front of your eyes just in seconds? The address is 221B Baker Street. I know just by looking into this, your mind has straight-up popped the image of the great detective Sherlock Holmes in his overcoat with an upturned collar! It’s hard to find any mystery and detective drama lovers, who don’t like the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the character of&nbsp; Sherlock Holmes is one of the most loved characters of all time. Sniffing into the mysteries and adventures of Sherlock, we can also learn from the great detective in the funny hat.Let’s look into the lessons we can acquire from Sherlock Holmes. 🎯 1️⃣ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁In the process of acquiring skills and learning, find your ikigai. Once you identify it, now master it well. Be excellent in your craft. This mastering will also help you build your future life as well as your career. Just the way Sherlock knew his art of deduction and claimed to invent the job of a consulting detective. Sherlock’s astonishing deductions captivated all the mystery seeking minds and made him one of the greatest detectives of all time. By mastering your art and knowing your forte, you can do yours too! Just believe in yourself.&nbsp; 2️⃣ 𝗕𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁We often look into things but we do not observe them well. There is a subtle difference between seeing and observing matters which we fail to realize. The observant capability of Sherlock makes him so different from others. What others miss out, Sherlock always gets it. That’s why Sherlock says, “You see but you do not observe”. Your observation will help you understand better and point out the details that others will miss. Thus you will be ahead of others.&nbsp; 3️⃣ 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬We always tend to jump to conclusions about a scenario or judge someone within the first few minutes. Do you think you are doing it right by this hasty judgment? It’s maybe possible for Sherlock to look into someone and find traits of an individual popping all around from the first glance. For us, it is complicated. We think it improbable to be out of the picture considering it can never happen, but Sherlock says otherwise. So, he quoted, “ When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth”. For this elimination of possibilities, your observation power will come to great use. You will be able to draw the correct conclusion of a situation. 4️⃣ 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐱Sherlock once quoted, “Dear God! What is it like in your funny little brains? It must be so boring.” He said this indicating the ones who do not think deeply. Always try to think from different perspectives. Perspectives will help you know any scenario better, think out of your way, and understand its depth. Hence you will be able to come out of any situation with your desirable solution. Invest your time in gathering ideas, thinking out of the box, and notice the differences. 5️⃣ 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮Remember how Sherlock faked his death only to save his dear ones from Moriarty? Even though he said, “Sentiments are a chemical defect found on the losing side”, he still went to the extent of faking his death to the whole world. He valued the ones who always cared for him. You should never leave the side of your dear ones. You probably don’t have to go to the extent of faking your death but even if you make small gestures, it will be appreciated by all.&nbsp;You could or could not be a fan of Sherlock Holmes but these are some lessons that are definitely going to be helpful for you. So, try implementing these lessons by our favourite detective, Sherlock in your life because the GAME IS ALWAYS ON!!&nbsp;Don’t forget to comment down your favourite lesson from Sherlock and let us know about it. 😀

Your mind has straight-up popped the image of the great detective Sherlock Holmes in his overcoat with an upturned collar!

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Career tips from F.r.i.e.n.d.s!

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Self development

How to present yourself properly

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Self development

Lessons from the great detective in the funny hat

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