Category: Business English
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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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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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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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Climb the ladder
Idiom: Climb the ladder Traditionally, the boomer generation and Generation X were known for their dedication to climbing the ladder, giving their all to reach the top of their chosen career paths. They lived in a time when loyalty to a company and hard work often paid off with promotions and job security. The idiom…
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Price-gouging
WotD: Price-gouging Price-gouging means raising prices on goods or services to an unreasonable level, often during times of crisis. This can happen when a sudden demand for certain products, such as food, water, or medical supplies, occurs due to natural disasters or public health emergencies such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Price-gouging is considered unethical…
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Gilded Age
WotD: Gilded Age The Gilded Age was a period in American history, roughly from the 1870s to the 1900s, marked by rapid economic growth, industrialization, and a surge in wealth. Despite the shiny exterior of prosperity and progress, the Gilded Age also witnessed vast social problems, including poverty, corruption, and inequality. The contrast between wealth…
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Enshittification
WotD: Enshittification In our digital age, many users have started noticing a troubling trend known as enshittification. Now, I can forgive you for immediately not taking this word seriously. However, this is a real term that the Macquarie Dictionary has recognized as its 2024 word of the year. Enshittification refers to how a once-great service…
