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When someone mentions the word beginning,
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When someone mentions the word beginning,
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what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
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It is the first step we take when we start something new.
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The first step is often considered the easiest step, right?
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When you start doing something new,
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you do the easiest things, then gradually get harder.
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That's why, I guess, some of you have heard sayings from people around you like,
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The first steps are extremely easy.
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Why can't you do it?
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Or why do you feel discouraged when you just start to do it?
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You may quickly feel sad and disappointed because of those words.
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Then don't want to continue doing it because of the thought.
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If I don't know how to do the first steps,
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it will be difficult to do it later.
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But don't worry too much.
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The truth is that everything is difficult at first.
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Those words from people around you are not right or wrong.
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The right direction for you is to know and accept that it is hard at the beginning.
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Why is it so difficult?
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Because we are entering a new space filled with unknown things.
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When we start something new,
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our brains have to work harder to understand what it's all about.
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It's like when you're going down a road you've never been one before,
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or when you want to pursue an attractive girl or a guy.
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This challenge is very important.
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It helps us grow, learn, and become better.
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When we start something new,
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we often want to be perfect right away.
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But that's not how it works.
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Everything good takes time and patience.
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Think about a plant.
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You plant a seed, water it,
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give it sunlight, and wait.
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It doesn't grow into a big tree overnight So,
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the first thing to do is setting realistic expectations Let's take an example about learning English At first,
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it's just small words and phrases It feels slow,
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so you want to learn more as much as you can But the more you try to learn new words,
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the more difficult it becomes.
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Day after day, this will cause you to lose track and feel tired.
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Now, let's look at some ways to keep going even when it's hard.
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One great way is to set clear goals by writing them down.
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Depending on the amount of work you do each day,
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you will have different small goals.
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Maybe today you want to learn five new words.
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Tomorrow, you want to practice speaking for 10 minutes.
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This shows that you are moving forward,
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even if it feels slow.
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Also, it's important to build good habits.
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Make a study plan and stick to it.
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Maybe you decide to study English for 30 minutes every day.
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Make it a part of your daily routine Just like brushing your teeth or having breakfast
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Approaching something new becomes something you do without thinking too much about it
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Another important thing is finding support
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We often have the common thought of not daring to tell anyone when we start doing something
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Because we are afraid of being judged or questioned too much by others
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Or we simply want to share it when we have done it successfully
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By learning something new can be lonely
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if you do it all by yourself Talk to your family and friends about your goals They can cheer you on,
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join a group of people who are learning the same thing This could be a class,
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a club, or even an online community When you have people to share your journey with,
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it becomes easier They can give you advice,
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share their experiences, and help you stay motivated
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Having people around you who understand and support you can make the hard parts easier.
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What if you have tried everything but still fail?
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Actually, failure is not a bad word.
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That's part of the process.
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When babies learn to walk,
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they fall many times before they can walk properly.
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When you make a mistake,
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don't be too hard on yourself.
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Learn from it.
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Ask yourself, what can I do better next time?
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Use failures as lessons.
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So how can you do it?
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Determine the reason you fail.
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Is that because you don't try your best?
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Or did you try your best,
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but others do better than you?
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Or is it not just lucky enough?
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Or simply because you have not found the right direction for yourself,
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so you will always hang around a failure and sadness?
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Write these things clearly on paper instead of thinking in your mind.
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It will help you know what you are making and what you need to do next.
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Every failure you face is an opportunity to learn and grow.
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It's easy to say, but very difficult to do,
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which is why starting and maintaining a habit for something new is not a piece of cake.
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Staying motivated is very necessary.
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Remember why you started.
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Maybe you wanted to travel and talk to people from different countries.
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Maybe you wanted to understand what your idol says.
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Maybe you want a better job or to understand your favorite songs in English.
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Keep these reasons in your mind.
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They are motivation.
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Those dreams and passions are beautiful, right?
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Keep remembering about it makes you realize the reason why you start something.
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Those are the starting motivations.
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What about the motivation to continue?
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It is to find inspiration.
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Don't try to learn anything to advance in the hope of quickly learning as much as possible.
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It will have opposite effect because those are things that are not interested in.
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Finally, keep a positive attitude.
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It's easy to get discouraged when things are hard,
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but try to stay positive.
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Celebrate your progress, no matter how small.
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Each step forward, even if it seems tiny is important recognizing
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and enjoying your achievements show you are moving in the right
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direction this is also a way for you to share your joy
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and success with your family
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and friends you don't need to make them serious it just needs to be a small meal with the family
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or a picnic with dear friends.
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By appreciating these small victories,
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you stay positive and motivated to keep going.
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Every small effort is important.
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It helps you get nearer to your larger goals.
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and don't forget to be proud of yourself for every step you take.
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Remember, every expert was once a beginner.
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They started just like you,
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facing challenges and learning along the way. For example, J.K.
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Rowling faced many rejections before Harry Potter became famous.
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Despite these challenges, she kept writing and believing in her story.
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As a result, her work is a series of novels named Harry Potter,
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famous around the world.
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It became a familiar book of all ages and all countries.
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This is also a motivation for us to try.
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Right?
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The hard work you put in now will pay off later.
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In conclusion, beginnings are always hard.
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Starting something new can be challenging.
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But it's also the beginning of a beautiful journey.
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Accepting the challenge, setting realistic expectations,
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finding support, learning from failure,
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and staying motivated are all part of the journey.
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It's okay to struggle.
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It's okay to take small steps.
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The important thing is to keep going.
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You are not alone in this.
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We all start somewhere.
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and with time and effort, you will see progress.
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Keep your head up and your heart strong.
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The beginning might be hard,
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but it's also where all great things start.
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If you watch the podcast from the beginning until now,
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this is also an interesting demonstration that you have been very patient from the beginning.
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Good start.
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Try your best from day to day.
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The view from the top will be worth it.
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Thank you.

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Il metodo di shadowing è una tecnica efficace per migliorare le abilità verbali e di ascolto in inglese. Ecco come affrontare le difficoltà specifiche presentate in questo video:

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