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Ningas Cogon Mentality: Why Strong Starts Fade

Ningas cogon mentality illustrated by a Filipina starting a new garden bed beside a half-painted fence and unfinished path.

Reading Time: 8 minutesThe ningas cogon mentality is named after a grass that catches fire easily and usually grows back. This article explains what the Filipino expression means, what research shows about strong starts that fade, and how to tell poor discipline from changed circumstances or a sound decision to stop.