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"The Punderful Olympics: Where Laughter Takes the Gold!"
In the quaint town of Jovialville, nestled between rolling hills and meandering streams, a unique event unfolded every four years — The Punderful Olympics: Where Laughter Takes the Gold! Jovialville was renowned for its love of humor, and the Punderful Olympics had become a cherished tradition that brought joy and laughter to the hearts of all who attended.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in BookClub
"From Battlefield to Brotherhood: A Veteran's Resilience Goes Viral"
In the quiet corners of a bustling online community dedicated to supporting veterans, a powerful story unfolded, capturing the hearts and attention of thousands. It was the tale of Jack Thompson, a retired war veteran, and the unexpected lifeline that pulled him from the depths of isolation.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in BookClub
: A Hilarious Pirate Adventure
During the heyday of pirate, the infamous Captain Blackbeard and his intimidating crew on board "The Crimson Tempest" ruled the seas with dread. Stories of his brutality proliferated, inspiring fear in the hearts of traders and seamen alike.
By IBRAHIM JAFAR2 years ago in BookClub
"Beneath the Picket Fences: The Hidden Struggles and Silent Strength.". Content Warning.
"The Hidden Struggles" A Small Town's Secret In the heart of a picturesque small town, nestled in the rolling hills of New England, lived a community that appeared untouched by the harsh realities of poverty. Neat picket fences and charming colonial houses lined the streets. The town's residents, predominantly White, appeared to lead idyllic lives. However, beneath the façade of prosperity, there was a hidden world of struggle and poverty that few spoke of.
By jahangir iqbal2 years ago in BookClub
How to overcome your mistakes
In a 2019 study, over 400 participants were enlisted to learn a mysterious, invented language. Individuals were asked about three pairs of runes— for example, which of these two characters represents an animal? Then, after a brief break, they were asked about the same rune pairs with questions flipped, as in, which of these two runes represents a non-living object? But this game had a secret— The subjects’ answers in round one determined the runes’ meanings in round two. In the first round, participants either had all their answers marked as correct no matter what, or they were forced to fail every question. This meant that at the break, every participant had the same amount of information, and in round two they were playing for real. But despite this even playing field, the successful participants from round one rose to the top of the ranks, while those cast as failures kept, well, failing. People often describe failure as a teachable moment— a necessary stumble on our way to improvement. But learning from our mistakes isn't always easy, especially when those failures are demoralizing, overwhelming, or just downright confusing. So what exactly prevents us from turning our mistakes into mastery? Perhaps the most obvious hurdle to learning from failure is how painful it can be. People generally want to think of themselves as capable and competent, and experiencing failure threatens that self-image. In a survey following a replication of the rune study, participants in the failure group indicated much lower levels of self-confidence after participating. It’s tempting to dismiss this pain as a temporary setback. But some studies have found that when people feel demoralized or incompetent, their brains often stop processing new information. This suggests that if a threat to your self-esteem is large enough, it can undermine your ability to learn. However, your tolerance for failure also depends on your relationship with the task at hand. In a study from 2011, researchers surveyed a group of American students enrolled in introductory and advanced French courses. These students completed a questionnaire asking what kind of teacher they preferred— one who emphasized their strengths and successes, or one who highlighted their mistakes and corrected their weaknesses. In general, responses showed that while beginner students sought positive reinforcement, advanced students were more eager for critical feedback. Researchers have theorized a handful of explanations for these results. Having just started out, beginners are still determining if they enjoy learning French and if they want to continue studying, so they might crave praise as a way to stay motivated. On the other hand, the advanced students are already invested, so they may want to improve their skills as efficiently as possible. The process of gaining expertise also comes with its fair share of failure, so the advanced students may have built a higher tolerance for making mistakes. But whether you're an expert or a novice, it’s usually much more straightforward to learn from your successes than your failures. For example, imagine getting your grade back on an exam. If you aced it, you could reasonably assume you made good choices around when, what, and how much to study, and you can replicate those decisions for the next test. But if you failed, it could be for any number of reasons. Maybe you didn’t study enough, maybe you studied the wrong information, or maybe you did everything right and the test covered things you shouldn't have been expected to know. In cases like this, it’s unclear exactly what went wrong, making it difficult to learn how to improve. Wanting to learn from our failures is completely natural, and there’s a lot to gain by being resilient and cultivating a growth mindset. But fixating on your failures can make it easy to forget all your successes. And building on what you’re doing right can be more effective than focusing on what you did wrong.
By Adekunle Adeleke2 years ago in BookClub
Utopia Is Unachievable
In Lois Lowry's The Giver, the pursuit of perfection leads to the revelation that by creating a seemingly utopian world by eliminating suffering, more is lost than gained. The narrative traces the experiences of a twelve year-old protagonist who seeks to overcome the control imposed upon him by his totalitarian government and bring back the vibrancy and uniqueness that once existed. By trying to pursue such Utopian ideals, their society is stripped of diversity and individuality. Similarly, Lowry depicts a world that is heavily monitored and regulated. All the citizens are easily manipulated and conform to the numerous rules that they are presented with. Whilst majority of the community is oblivious to the sinister side of their seemingly utopian world, the protagonist has access to memories of the past and is faced with immense pain and the deep knowledge of their dystopian world.
By Aashini Rastogi2 years ago in BookClub
MYSTERIOUS LILLIPUT
In a world not so different from our own, there existed a hidden place known as "Mysterious Lilliput." It was a land concealed from the eyes of ordinary people, a world of enchantment and secrets, where everything was tiny, and the mysteries were grand.
By Salman siddique2 years ago in BookClub
Joining an Outfit and Any ID on Him?
For many young people looking to find their place in the world, joining a close-knit group can provide a sense of purpose, camaraderie and adventure. Whether it's joining the military, a sports team, volunteer organization or other outfit, being part of something bigger than yourself can be rewarding. However, it's important to carefully consider an outfit's mission and culture before making a long-term commitment.
By Ramoon Mal2 years ago in BookClub
#Norsevember
Do you read Norse books? Then I'm happy to introduce Norsevember, a reading event in which we talk about, recommend, read and review Norse inspired books! Started by Alex of Spells and Spaceships in 2020, it was born after he thought to dedicate a month to read and review Norse books, and others on Twitter expressed their enthusiasm to do the same.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
