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Mind of its own
Idiom: Mind of its own Has your video game ever done something strange, as if it had a mind of its own? Aside from the possibility that there was a bug in the machine, electronics can sometimes exhibit unexpected behaviour. The idiom mind of its own refers to a situation where something appears to operate…
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Put on the map
Idiom: Put on the map The phrase put on the map is used to describe actions or events that make a location well-known or significant. When something happens that draws attention to a place, we can say that the place has been put on the map. This expression is commonly used in various contexts, from…
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Fake it until you make it
Phrase: Fake it until you make it Fake it until you make it means acting confidently and capably, even if you don’t feel that way inside. By pretending to have certain qualities, you might start to develop them over time. This approach can help people overcome self-doubt and achieve their goals. Faking it until you…
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Growth Mindset
WotD: Growth Mindset A growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. This idea, popularized by psychologist Carol Dweck, contrasts with a fixed mindset, where individuals believe their talents are innate and unchangeable. Developing a growth mindset is essential for personal and academic success. To…
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Fixed mindset
WotD: Fixed mindset A fixed mindset is a belief that our abilities and intelligence are static and cannot change. People with a fixed mindset think that talent is everything. They often avoid challenges because they fear failure, feeling it reflects poorly on their abilities. This way of thinking can be harmful because it limits potential…
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The purse strings
Idiom: The purse strings Money can’t buy you happiness. However, without money, it is nearly impossible to be happy. If you want independence and happiness, you need to control the purse strings. The purse strings are the financial resources or money someone controls. When we talk about controlling the purse strings, we mean managing and…
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Nadir
Word of the Day: Nadir It happens to everyone. There is always a time when we feel we have reached a nadir. When we experience a nadir, it can feel overwhelming and isolating. However, this time of struggle can also spark a powerful motivation for change and growth. The term nadir refers to the lowest…
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Fork over
WotD: Fork over I have to apologize because it’s all my fault. I jinxed us all. You see, in January 2022, I created a lesson titled Increase? Never! about how prices in Japan never go up. Well, they’re going up now! We all have to fork over more of our hard-earned cash because I could…
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Unicorn
Word of the Day: Unicorn Operating in the business world is not all rainbows and unicorns. It’s even harder in Japan. In fact, in Japan, you have a better chance of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow than you do of finding a unicorn. A unicorn is a startup company…
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Laggard
Word of the Day: Laggard When purchasing new technology, would you call yourself an early adopter or a laggard? On the technology adoption curve, I am a laggard. In the world of technology, the term laggard describes people or groups who are slow to adopt new innovations. A laggard is typically the last to embrace…
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