We’ve all met them. That one person in the office, on the street, or maybe even at a family gathering who always seems to carry a dark cloud around them. No matter how good the day is, they’ll find something to complain about. Maybe it’s the weather, the food, the boss, or even just life… Continue reading The Hidden Impact of Being Around Negative People
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Correction Is Not Abuse, and Leadership Is Not About Fear
A post has been going around lately—written by a Filipino teacher—that struck a chord with many. It speaks about the frustration of not being able to discipline students anymore without being labeled abusive, of feeling powerless, of fearing backlash for simply doing what was once considered “normal.” The post paints a picture of a generation… Continue reading Correction Is Not Abuse, and Leadership Is Not About Fear
The Quiet Power of the People Around Us
We don’t always notice it happening. It’s subtle, slow, and often goes unspoken. But the people we spend time with—their energy, their behavior, their outlook—start to shape us. Not because we’re weak-minded or lack a sense of self. Not because we’re trying to copy anyone. Simply because we’re human. And being human means we are… Continue reading The Quiet Power of the People Around Us
If I Could Be Someone Else for a Day, I Would Be Taylor Swift
If I had the chance to step into someone else’s life for just one day, I would choose to be Taylor Swift. She is an extraordinary woman—smart, incredibly talented, beautiful, and standing tall in every sense of the word. She has built a career that is not just about music but about storytelling, connection, and… Continue reading If I Could Be Someone Else for a Day, I Would Be Taylor Swift
Remembering Sir Catot: A Teacher, Mentor, and Inspiration
Mr. Stanley C. Catot was one of those rare teachers who leave an unforgettable mark on their students. Though he is no longer in this world, his influence lives on, etched into the memories of those lucky enough to have been his students. He was brilliant—so sharp that it seemed like he had a photographic… Continue reading Remembering Sir Catot: A Teacher, Mentor, and Inspiration
