CJ Faderogao

Talent isn't passed down in the genes; it's passed down in the mindset. When do praise become counter-productive to our growth? This is a question I like to ask myself whenever I'm doing any type of work. For there are times when I notice that praise, especially those that pertains to one's talents, seem to have the opposite effect. It makes one insecure, defensive, and reluctant to anything that may undermine the approval of others on one's abilities.  Failures are interpreted as a lack or a defect. It becomes a threat to one's self-image that is formed by the constant praise and the belief in one's "specialness".                                        In light of educating myself on this subject, I read this book. I have known about this book for years now but I was only able to read and finish it last month. It's a Psychology classic, 264 pages long, and it's been widely read sin...

   The Timex Weekender, 38 mm (Black Dial) I haven't owned a Timex watch before and I did not regret getting one. I was initially looking for a smart casual watch that would fit my preference of wearing mostly polos or polo shirt and jeans. Something not to dressy but not to casual either. Days of searching led me to the Timex Weekender. When I saw this watch in person, the first thing I noticed was it's simple design. It has the look of a dress watch but it's components, a 38 mm chrome and stock leather bracelet (in some it would be a nylon strap) maintain that it's a casual watch hence it's name. The classic chrome and strap combination for this watch, or it's original look, is a white chrome with black minute and hour hands, a red second hand, and a nylon strap of red and blue.  But there are other variations available that suits different preferences. I, for instance, prefer a smart casual look that's why I opted to get one with a leather strap and a bla...

Photo by Anete Lusina on Pexels It has been a week since I was able to go outside and jog. Usually, I would be able to do it as part of my exercise routine but it was raining at noon these past few days. Due to this, I've been doing home workouts instead.  Today was the day I've been waiting all week. The sky was clear and after waiting a few more moments to see if there will be a chance of rain, I soon determined that there won't be any. So I went outside to jog. The cold breeze of December has not settled but it was apparent that it was disappearing. I remember jogging last month without drenching in sweat because of the cold weather but today was different. The cold breeze has lessened and all there is to feel is the humidity caused by the rain which is neither cold nor warm. The parking area where I jog was wet due to rain, but this was no problem. I will still be able to do my jogging laps.  I arrived noticing the glance of a fellow jogger. A curious glance that looke...