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Hey Ben, can I ask you something a little different today?
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Sure, go ahead.
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If you could go back and talk to yourself at 18, what would you say?
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Wow, that's a big question.
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Honestly, I think I'd say, relax.
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Everything is going to be okay.
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That's beautiful.
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Welcome back to Everyday English Talk, the podcast where you practice simple English for daily life.
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I'm Anna.
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And I'm Ben.
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Today, we're talking about something really personal, what we would say to our younger selves.
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We'll share our memories, our feelings, and the advice we wish we had heard earlier.
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Stay until the end.
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We have a fun speaking challenge for you, and don't forget, the free PDF transcript is in the description.
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Let's get started.
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Okay, Ben, let's start with you.
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What's one thing your younger self worried about too much?
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Oh, easy.
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Everything.
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I remember being 19, starting university, and I worried too much about what other people thought of me.
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Really?
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Like what?
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Like, if I said something silly in class, I'd think about it for days.
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I was so nervous about making a bad impression, even on people I barely knew.
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I understand that feeling completely.
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When I was younger, I worried too much about my future.
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Like, what if I choose the wrong career?
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What if I fail?
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What if everyone else is doing better than me?
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That sounds exhausting, honestly.
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It was.
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I spent so much energy worrying about things that hadn't even happened yet.
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Some nights, I couldn't sleep because my mind was full of what-if questions.
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I know that feeling.
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I used to lie awake thinking about a small mistake I made during the day, replaying it again and again.
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Right?
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And looking back now, most of those things never actually became a problem.
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Exactly.
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If I could talk to my younger self, I'd say, stop worrying so much.
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Most of the things you're scared of never actually happen.
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That's such good advice.
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I think the other big lesson is, believe in yourself.
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My younger self didn't believe in myself at all.
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I always thought other people were smarter, more talented, more confident.
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I felt that too.
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I lacked confidence, especially when it came to speaking in public.
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My hands would shake, my voice would shake.
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I was sure everyone could tell how nervous I was.
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What changed for you over time?
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Honestly, just time and experience.
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The more I tried, the more I realized I was capable of more than I thought.
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Every small success gave me a little more confidence.
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That's such an important lesson.
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I think confidence isn't something you're born with.
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It's something you build, step by step.
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Exactly.
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If I could talk to my younger self, I'd say, Believe in yourself.
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You're stronger than you think, even when it doesn't feel that way.
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I wish someone had told me that at 18.
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It would have saved me so much unnecessary stress.
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Same here.
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But I guess that's part of growing up.
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We learn these lessons through experience, not just by hearing them.
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True.
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Were you a worried kid or a confident one?
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Let us know in the comments.
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Okay, next, let's talk about trying new things.
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Ben, was your younger self someone who liked stepping out of your comfort zone?
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Not at all.
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I remember my friends invited me to try rock climbing once, and I said no because I was scared of looking bad in front of everyone.
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What happened after that?
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I regretted it for years, actually.
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Every time my friends talked about that trip, I felt like I had missed something special.
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I finally tried rock climbing at 25, and I loved it immediately.
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Why do you think you waited so long?
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I think I was more afraid of failing in front of people than I was excited about trying something new.
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That fear controlled a lot of my decisions back then.
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I had a similar experience with painting.
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My younger self was scared to try it because I kept thinking, I'm not good at art, I'll just embarrass myself.
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I didn't try until I was almost 30.
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And how did it feel when you finally tried?
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I got so excited about it.
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I even surprised myself.
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I wasn't perfect at all, but I really enjoyed the process.
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It didn't matter that my paintings weren't perfect.
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That's the thing about stepping out of your comfort zone.
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You never really know until you try.
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The fear is often bigger than the actual experience.
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Exactly.
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And speaking of things we wish we did more, spending more time with family.
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Ben, do you feel that way too?
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Definitely.
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When I was a teenager, I was always busy with friends, school, and my phone.
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Looking back, I didn't spend more time with my parents, even though they were right there.
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I feel the same.
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My grandmother used to invite me for tea every weekend, and I often said I was too busy, even when I really wasn't.
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Do you regret that now?
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A little, yes.
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She used to tell such wonderful stories, and I didn't always listen the way I should have.
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Now I understand how precious that time really was.
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I think a lot of us don't realize how important those moments are until we get older, or until the people we love aren't around as much.
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Exactly.
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Now, I try to spend more time with my family whenever I can, calling my parents more often,
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visiting on weekends, Really being present instead of checking my phone.
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I've started doing the same thing.
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I make an effort to have dinner with my family at least once a week.
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No phones, just conversation.
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That's such a simple change, but it makes a real difference.
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It really does.
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If I could talk to my younger self, I'd say, put your phone down and spend more time with the people you love, because that time is limited.
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That's such an important reminder.
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We often think we'll have more time later, but later isn't guaranteed.
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True.
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So between trying new things and spending time with family, both are about not waiting, right?
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Not waiting to be brave, and not waiting to show people you care.
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Exactly, Ben.
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That's a beautiful way to put it.
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So listeners, is there something new you've always wanted to try?
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Tell us in the comments.
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Let's take a break by learning some vocabulary below, so you can understand the topic better before continuing to listen.
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Worry too much.
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It means to think about problems more than necessary, in a way that causes stress.
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For example, my younger self used to worry too much about the future.
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Try not to worry too much about what other people think. in yourself.
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It means to trust your own abilities and value.
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For example, if you believe in yourself, you can achieve more than you expect.
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Believe in yourself, even if things feel difficult right now.
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Step out of your comfort zone.
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It means to try something new or difficult, instead of staying with what feels safe.
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For example, trying rock climbing helped me step out of my comfort zone.
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Stepping out of your comfort zone can help you grow.
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Spend more time with.
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It means to give more of your time and attention to someone.
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For example, I wish I had spent more time with my grandmother when I was young.
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I try to spend more time with my parents on weekends.
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Make a bad impression.
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It means to make someone think negatively about you, usually the first time they meet you.
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For example, I was so nervous about making a bad impression that I could barely speak.
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Don't worry, you won't make a bad impression just because you're nervous.
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less, believing in yourself, trying new things, spending time with family.
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What's the last thing you'd tell your younger self?
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I think, don't be afraid of making mistakes.
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My younger self was so scared of failing that I avoided a lot of opportunities just to stay safe.
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I feel exactly the same way.
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I used to think mistakes meant I wasn't good enough, like they proved something bad about me.
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And now, how do you see mistakes today?
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Now I understand they're just part of growing as a person.
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Every mistake I've made actually taught me something I couldn't have learned any other way.
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Exactly.
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Looking back, some of my biggest lessons came from my biggest mistakes, not from the things that went perfectly.
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That's such a good point.
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And when I look back at everything, I actually feel proud of myself, not because everything was perfect, but because I kept trying,
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even when it was hard.
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I feel proud of myself too, especially when I think about how much I've grown since I was 18.
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Back then, I couldn't have imagined feeling this confident.
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It's funny, talking to your younger self isn't really about changing the past.
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You can't go back and fix anything.
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True.
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So what is it really about then?
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I think it's about being kinder to yourself now, understanding that your younger self was doing their best with what they knew at the time.
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That's a really gentle way to think about it.
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Maybe the real lesson is learning to forgive our younger selves for not knowing everything yet.
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Exactly.
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We can't blame ourselves for not having answers we hadn't learned yet.
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And now we can use everything we've learned, every mistake, every worry, every moment of courage, to keep growing.
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It also makes me think about the future.
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Maybe one day, we'll look back at who we are right now and feel proud of this version of us, too.
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That's a nice thought.
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Like we're always growing into a better version of ourselves, one step at a time.
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Exactly.
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So this conversation isn't just about the past.
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It's also a reminder for who we're becoming.
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I really like that.
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It makes the whole idea feel less sad and more hopeful.
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Definitely.
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So listeners, what would you say to your younger self?
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We'd love to hear your answer.
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Let's continue with some more vocabulary.
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Be afraid of making mistakes.
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It means to feel scared or worried about doing something wrong.
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For example, my younger self was afraid of making mistakes, so I avoided trying new things.
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Don't be afraid of making mistakes.
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They're part of learning.
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Feel proud of yourself.
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It means to feel happy and satisfied about something you did or achieved.
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For example, when I look back at my journey, I feel proud of myself.
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You should feel proud of yourself for never giving up.
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Grow as a person.
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It means to develop and become better over time, especially in character or maturity.
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For example, making mistakes actually helped me grow as a person.
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Traveling alone helped me grow as a person.
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Look back on.
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It means to think about something from your past, often to reflect on it.
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For example, when I look back on my teenage years, I understand myself much better now.
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One day, you'll look back on this experience and smile.
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Forgive yourself.
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It means to stop feeling angry or guilty about something you did.
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For example, it's important to forgive yourself for not knowing everything when you were younger.
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Learning to forgive yourself can bring you more peace.
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Okay, let's do a quick recap.
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Today we imagine talking to our younger selves.
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First, don't worry too much.
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Most things we're scared of never actually happen.
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Second, believe in yourself.
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You're stronger and more capable than you think.
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Third, try new things and step out of your comfort zone.
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You'll be surprised what you discover.
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Fourth, spend more time with your family.
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Those moments matter more than we realize.
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And fifth, don't be afraid of making mistakes.
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They help you grow as a person.
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These lessons really help me feel proud of who I've become.
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Same here.
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Small words, big meaning.
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Thank you so much for listening today.
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We hope this episode gave you a moment to reflect on your own journey.
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Maybe tonight, take a minute to think.
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What would you say to your younger self?
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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a comment.
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We'd love to hear your answer.
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And don't forget, the free PDF transcript is in the description below.
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It's a great way to review today's vocabulary.
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Take care of yourself, and we'll see you next time.
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Bye, everyone.
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