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 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ageism-discrimination or prejudice based on age-is a troubling fact of life in many parts of the world. Recognizing the problem as a major one, WHO has launched a global initiative focused on the development of "age-friendly" communities. Other organizations are pursuing similar efforts: AARP is committed to "disrupt the [negative) narrative" of aging, while the United Nations has labeled ageism as nothing less than a serious human rights issue. While ageism is regularly directed at young people, it is especially prevalent with regard to older people. In the United States, ageism can be most easily detected in the workplace; older adults are often excluded as candidates for jobs solely because of their age. It is fair to say that ageism can be said to be embedded in American culture at an institutional level, something that plays out in both personal and professional relationships with younger people. Curiously, the...

 [KINH NGHIỆM TỰ HỌC] Đầu tiên mình cũng phải nói luôn là mình xuất phát điểm không phải mất gốc, mình là một đứa theo ban A trên trường nên tiếng anh chỉ ở mức trung bình (ngữ pháp + từ vựng cơ bản), và học từ mức đó lên 7.0 cũng chẳng phải dễ dàng gì nên mình nghĩ mấy trung tâm mà cam kết tăng từ mất gốc lên 6-6.5 trong thời gian ngắn là không đáng tin và rất khó để đạt được (ít nhất là với vừa lười vừa yếu tiếng anh như mình, còn bạn nào có năng khiếu thì mình không nói ^^). Vậy nên, mình nghĩ một khi các bạn đã xác định hướng đến các band điểm cao thì nên đầu tư nghiêm túc. Có thể nói mình gần như tự học, tự luyện bởi vì trước đó mình cũng có theo học một vài trung tâm và thầy cô nhưng chắc vì mình lười và hay học theo cảm hứng nên mình quyết định ở nhà tự học.  Listening: kĩ năng này mình khá ghét vì khi mới bắt đầu hầu như mình chẳng nghe được chữ nào, lúc đầu luyện thì cực kì nản vì nghe kiểu gì cũng nghe không được nhưng tin mình đi, nếu bạn chăm chỉ thì mọi chuyện sẽ ...

 "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart" isn't just a collection of folksy wisdom; it's a deeply poignant and often bittersweet reflection on the inevitable gap between lived experience and acquired wisdom. Gordon Livingston's writing isn't about offering easy answers or quick fixes; it's about confronting the hard truths of life, loss, and the often painful process of learning from our mistakes. It's a book that acknowledges the inherent imperfections of the human experience, while offering a gentle reminder that even in our regrets, there is still the possibility of growth and acceptance. Here’s a deeper, more impactful summary, framed as seven lessons that resonate on a personal level: 1. We Are What We Do, Not What We Say Livingston emphasizes that actions define us far more than words. This lesson challenges me to align my behavior with my values, to stop making empty promises, and to live with integrity. It’s about recognizing that if I want to change my ...

 Here are 10 key lessons from 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life: Identifying and Dealing with Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other High-Conflict Personalities by Bill Eddy. This book is a practical guide to recognizing and managing interactions with high-conflict individuals who can create chaos and emotional distress in your life. 1. High-Conflict Personalities (HCPs) Have Predictable Patterns • High-conflict people (HCPs) tend to exhibit a pattern of blaming others, extreme behaviors, and an inability to take responsibility for their actions. Recognizing this pattern is critical to protecting yourself. 2. The 5 Types of High-Conflict People • Bill Eddy identifies five common types of high-conflict personalities: 1. Narcissists: Focused on themselves, lack empathy, and demand admiration. 2. Borderline Personalities: Have extreme mood swings, fear abandonment, and create intense relationships. 3. Antisocial Personalities (Sociopaths): Manipulative, deceitful, and lack remorse....

 The Power of EQ: A 40-Year Study Reveals Key to Children's Success The strongest predictor of financial success was cognitive control, stronger than IQ and stronger than the wealth of the family they grew up in. What 40 years of data says about raising successful kids Analyses of the Dunedin data have found that most troublemakers grow out of juvenile delinquency, that mental health problems are more common than previously believed, and that early puberty is particularly stressful for girls. It's a grab bag of fascinating results, but which is the most useful for parents hoping to give their kids the best shot at a good life? Perhaps the incredible importance of building kids' emotional intelligence for later-in-life success. The best predictor of kids' success? Emotional intelligence Parents often stress about their kids' academic performance, work ethic, and behavior toward others. Those things are clearly important. But according to the Dunedin study, none of th...

 What if the biggest obstacles in your life weren’t external but internal? In Stop Lying to Yourself, Simon Gilham dives deep into the self-deceptions we tell ourselves—excuses, limiting beliefs, and false narratives that keep us stuck. The truth is, we are often our own worst enemies, sabotaging progress with comforting but destructive lies. But what happens when we choose honesty over illusion? This book is a wake-up call to take responsibility, break free from self-imposed limitations, and step into the life we truly desire. By identifying and challenging these internal falsehoods, we can move from self-deception to self-mastery. 10 Lessons in Radical Self-Honesty 1. Excuses Are Lies in Disguise Every excuse you make is a story protecting you from discomfort. Growth begins when you recognize and dismantle these justifications. 2. You’re Not a Victim of Circumstance—You’re a Creator of Your Reality It’s easy to blame external factors, but true power comes from owning your role in...