🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- THE DOOMSDAY DJ: TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE “Knowing Me Knowing You”: This week in 1976, the Abba LP “Arrival”debuted on the UK Albums Chart at #6 (November 27) This was the album that skyrocketed Abba to major global success… The Swedish supergroup’s fourth studio album became one of their most successful to date, producing three of their biggest hits: "Dancing Queen", "Money, Money, Money" and "Knowing Me, Knowing You". The mega-hit single “Fernando", which had been released as a single in March 1976, was also included on the Australian and New Zealand versions of the album. “Arrival” was the best-selling album of 1977 in the UK, peaking at #1, and also topping the charts in Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Norway and Denmark, #3 in Japan, #4 in Canada, #5 in Switzerland, #9 in France, #11 in Italy, and #20 in the US. In 2024, the album was selected for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". #abba, #arrival, #agnetha, #agnethafaltskog, #bennyandersson, #bjornulvaeus, #swedishband, #classicalbum, #dancingqueen, #moneymoneymoney, #70smusic, #dailyrockhistory "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- THE DOOMSDAY DJ: TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE (I Just) Died in Your Arms Cutting Crew Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight It must have been something you said I just died in your arms tonight I keep lookin' for somethin' I can't get Broken hearts lie all around me And I don't see an easy way to get out of this Her diary, it sits by the bedside table The curtains are closed, the cats in the cradle Who would've thought that a boy like me could come to this Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight It must've been something you said I just died in your arms tonight Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight It must've been some kind of kiss I should've walked away I should've walked away Is there any just cause for feelin' like this? On the surface, I'm a name on a list I try to be discreet, but then blow it again I've lost and found, it's my final mistake She's loving by proxy, no give and all take 'Cause I've been thrilled to fantasy one too many times Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight It must've been something you said I just died in your arms tonight Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight It must've been some kind of kiss I should've walked away I should've walked away It was a long hot night She made it easy, she made it feel right But now it's over, the moment has gone I followed my hands not my head, I know I was wrong Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight It must've been something you said I just died in your arms tonight I, I just died in your arms tonight It must've been some kind of kiss I should've walked away I should've walked away "Pure signal,no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Here's a 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds 442 Hardtop 455CI HO Automatic. "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- On November 29, 1945, "The Lost Weekend", directed by Billy Wilder and starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman, premiered in Los Angeles, based on Charles R. Jackson's novel (Academy Awards Best Picture 1946). "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- The difference between a Rigid Mindset (also known as a fixed mindset) and a Flexible Mindset (also known as a growth mindset). A person's mindset significantly shapes how they handle challenges, learn, and grow. Rigid Mindset A rigid mindset is characterized by the belief that one's basic qualities, like intelligence or talent, are fixed traits. Individuals with this mindset often believe: Resistance to change: They adhere to established methods, believing "This is the way it has always been done." Fear of failure: Mistakes are seen as a sign of weakness, leading to a refusal to try new things that might not work. Blame and denial: They often externalize fault ("It's not my fault, it's just the way things are") and resist feedback or criticism. Limited potential: They believe they "can't change who I am" and that if they aren't good at something initially, they will never improve. Closed-mindedness: They believe they "already know everything I need to know" and are resistant to others' perspectives. Flexible Mindset A flexible mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, effort, and hard work. This perspective fosters resilience and motivation. Key characteristics include: Openness to feedback: Individuals with a flexible mindset are "open to feedback and constructive criticism." Opportunity in failure: They view "failure as an opportunity to learn and grow" rather than a definitive judgment of their ability. Adaptability: They are "willing to try a different approach" and "adapt to changing circumstances." Focus on growth: They see challenges as opportunities for growth and acknowledge they are "not there yet, but I'm working on it". Curiosity and learning: They are "curious to learn" and explore new possibilities, understanding that effort is key to excellence. "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Here's a 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Freestone & Webb Sedanca. This Rolls-Royce Phantom III started life in 1937 with a limousine body built by a small English coach building company called W.C. Atcherley. In 1947, bought by Rolls-Royce collector John Gaul, it changed bodies to this extravagant design by Freestone & Webb, which uses a double skin of copper over steel for the fenders and includes many luxury fittings. It was known to Gaul's friends and family as 'Gaul's Copper Kettle.' "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- A detailed explanation of a cognitive bias known as the Law of the Instrument, more popularly called Maslow's Hammer. The Core Concept: Maslow's Hammer. This concept is best summarized by the quote: "If the only tool you have is a hammer, it is tempting to treat everything as if it were a nail". It describes a mental shortcut (heuristic) where individuals or groups over-rely on a single, familiar tool, skill, or method, applying it to every problem they encounter, even when a different approach would be more suitable. Detailed Explanation Over-reliance on Familiarity: The bias stems from comfort and proficiency with a specific tool or way of thinking. The person with the hammer feels mighty and productive as they go around "pounding" everything, without considering if pounding is what the object actually needs. Limited Problem Solving: This narrow perspective limits creativity and the ability to find innovative, optimal solutions. It can hinder learning new skills because the focus remains solely on the existing, familiar method. Connection to Identity: The image notes that this happens because "our tools become entangled with our identities," making it difficult to consider alternative solutions that might challenge our self-perceived expertise. The Einstellung Effect: This related cognitive bias, mentioned in the image's source material, explains that past experiences can negatively affect our ability to solve new problems optimally, predisposing us to use a specific, learned method. Real-World Application: The Maginot Line Analogy The image uses a historical example to illustrate this trap: The Problem: After World War I, France needed to prevent a future German invasion. The "Hammer": France was excellent at building powerful, permanent defensive fortifications, which had been effective in the trench warfare of WWI. The Result: From 1930 to 1937, France built the immense Maginot Line along its shared border with Germany. They applied their strength (fortifications) to the problem (defense). The Failure: In May 1940, the Germans used a new strategy called Blitzkrieg (lightning war), bypassing the fixed defenses entirely by invading through neutral Belgium and the Ardennes Forest, an area the French had believed was too dense for tanks. The Maginot Line was rendered useless, and France fell within six weeks. The image concludes by asking a crucial question for personal reflection: "Am I using the right tool, or just the familiar one?" This encourages individuals to think critically and expand their "toolkit" to approach diverse challenges effectively. "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- THE DOOMSDAY DJ: TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE On this day in 1970, the Elton John single “Your Song” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at #89 (November 28) The classic song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin was actually first released by American rock band Three Dog Night in March 1970 on their third studio album, “It Ain't Easy”. Elton John was an opening act for the band at the time and allowed them to record it. They didn’t release it as a single as they wanted to let Elton, then an upcoming artist, have a go with it. Elton John's version was released in the United States in October 1970 as the B-side to "Take Me to the Pilot". Both songs received airplay, but "Your Song" was preferred by disc jockeys and replaced "Take Me to the Pilot" as the A-side, eventually making it to #8 on the Billboard chart. The song also peaked at #3 in Canada, #4 in the Netherlands, #i7 in the UK, and #11 in Australia. In 1998, "Your Song" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 2021, the song was placed at #202 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The song is listed among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. #eltonjohn, #yoursong, #bernietaupin, #rockandrollhalloffame, #grammyhalloffame, #70smusic, #rockballad, #dailyrockhistory, #thisdayinmusic, #onthisday "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- THE DOOMSDAY DJ: TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE On this day in 1970, the Black Sabbath single “Paranoid” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at #94 (November 28) One of the rare songs whose title doesn’t appear anywhere in the lyrics… Interestingly, the famous title track of the band’s second studio album was actually written as an afterthought… As drummer Bill Ward explains: "We didn't have enough songs for the album, and Tony (Iommi) just played the guitar lick and that was it. It took twenty, twenty-five minutes from top to bottom." Bass Player Geezer Butler added: “We basically needed a 3 minute filler for the album…….I quickly did the lyrics, and Ozzy was reading them as he was singing.” It seemed to work a treat, with the song ending up an enduring heavy metal classic. Rolling Stone ranked the song #250 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and 13th on their 2023 list "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time." It went all the way to #1 in Germany and Denmark, #2 in Switzerland and the Netherlands, #3 in South Africa and Austria, #4 in the UK, #6 in Norway, #7 in France, #18 in Australia, but only #61 in the US. #blacksabbath, #paranoid, #heavymetal, #70smusic, #70srock, #ozzyosbourne, #billward, #geezerbutler, #tonyiommi, #classicrock, #hardrock, #rockmusic, #thisdayinrock, #rockhistory, #dailyrockhistory, #thisdayinmusic, #onthisday "Pure signal,no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Here's a 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible. "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️