I read before that there was a point in time when adults in the US would give children trophies just for participation as a means of boosting the latter’s self-esteem. Does this still happen?

I think telling children that they can achieve anything without building up real competencies could be more detrimental than beneficial ‘cos their self-esteem isn’t based on anything concrete.

You may be doing better than you think. It sometimes takes years for one’s teachings to sink in a child’s mind. Maybe those conversations are being blended in their minds right now!

You remind me about how sometimes the best thing to do is to do nothing. Wait for all the insights to germinate

You get how I feel. I am increasingly feeling that the Growth Mindset has been brandished so much like a panacea that it is getting cliched for me

Such a lovely tribute to your wife and testament to the things that really matter.

Honestly, my life has been pretty smooth sailing - thank goodness! As I sit smugly in middle age these days, I have become more mindful of streamlining my life. Declutter, say nope, whatever helps to enlarge the white space in my being. I feel that it’s good to travel light

A very thoughtful commentary on @plebpoet’s work. I especially enjoyed the wasabi analogy, being a wasabi lover

And you married an oni baba 🤣

Way to pave the way forward and ease him in!

Hi! I feel like I have known you for some time. Are you still collecting fun and obscure animal facts?

I see that you are a man of many interests. Great job on the video! Looking forward to viewing more

The only answer there is!

Just so you know, you kick ass within the clumsy confines of language.

Congratulations!

Sensei seeks to entertain n enlighten

Cool! Haven’t heard of whisper…until today. Will go and check it out

Probably will be woven into our everyday lives

Wow it sounds like money well spent!

Went down the rabbit hole and found out that Dan Ariely might be a fraud too. Speechless

Happiness Journal 3/7/25

A girl from the Primary 5 class commented that I am very chill.

“Really?” I inwardly thought and furrowed my brow. Hasn’t she noticed me shouting at the class to maintain order?

Before I could even express doubt, she went on to tell me about her argument with her mum yesterday. I guess she just needed to say aloud her feelings in front of an adult - and somehow thought I was the right fit.

“Praise your mum’s cooking tonight,” I suggested sagely.

Chill is a bodacious adjective, and I feel immensely flattered haha.

So despicable

That’s a sucky situation to be in!

Sigh. Luckily I don’t work with you haha

No repercussions when caught?

But I thought you half-regret going to college?

Good to view the old campus from rose-tinted glasses though!