Shadowing Practice: 30 Days to Build Your English Identity | Do You Know Where Your Money Goes? ๐ธ | English Speaking - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey everyone!
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Welcome back to Go English!
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And welcome back to 30 Days to Build Your English Identity.
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This is Day 20.
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Day 20 already.
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Can you believe it?
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Honestly, no. I feel like we just started.
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Same here.
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But today we're talking about something we all deal with.
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Money.
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Yep, money.
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The thing that comes into your account.
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And somehow disappears.
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Very quickly.
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Especially right after payday.
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Exactly.
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Lucas, are you good with money?
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I'd like to think so.
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That was a very careful answer.
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Because the honest answer isโฆ complicated.
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Okay, that's already suspicious.
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No, no, I'm responsible.
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Uh-huh.
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I save money.
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Okay.
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I plan ahead.
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Okay.
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And I don't spend everything I have.
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That's good.
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But I do have a weakness.
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What's that?
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I really like buying things that make my life easier.
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Oh, so you're a convenience spender.
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I prefer the term efficient. Of course you do.
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What about you, Mizu?
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Are you good with money?
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I'd say I'm pretty careful.
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Pretty careful?
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Yeah, I like knowing that I have some money saved.
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So you're the person who checks her bank account every morning.
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Not every morning.
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Every other morning?
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Maybe.
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I knew it.
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But honestly, I think everyone manages money differently.
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Yeah.
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Some people love saving.
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Some people love spending.
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And some people are trying to do both.
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That's probably most of us.
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Exactly.
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So how do you actually manage your money?
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Let's talk about it.
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Lucas, you've said you're good at saving money.
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Are you actually?
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I am.
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Okay, prove it.
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Why does this feel like an interview?
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Because I'm curious.
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Okay.
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I usually put some money aside every month.
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Before you start spending?
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Yeah.
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I try to save first and spend what's left.
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Oh, that's actually smart.
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I also have a separate savings account, so I'm less tempted to touch it.
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That's a good idea.
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Otherwise, I'd see the money and think, oh, I have money.
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And then suddenly?
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It's gone.
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Exactly.
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What about you?
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I'm similar, actually.
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I try to put a little money aside every month.
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Even if it's not a lot?
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Yeah, I think consistency matters more.
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I like that.
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I'm the kind of person who feels better when I have a little money saved.
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Same here.
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It just gives you some peace of mind.
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Exactly.
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But, okay, saving is one thing.
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What do you actually spend your money on?
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Oh.
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That pause says a lot.
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Okay, food.
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Obviously.
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Coffee.
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There it is.
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I knew you were going to say that.
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How many coffees are we talking about?
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Let's not get into the details.
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Okay, fair enough.
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I also like spending money on experiences.
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Going somewhere, trying a new restaurant, doing something with friends.
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So you spend more on experiences than things.
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I think so.
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I'd rather have a great experience than buy something I don't really need.
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That makes sense.
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What about you?
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I don't mind spending money on things I use every day.
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Like what?
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Good headphones, a good laptop, things that save me time or make my work easier.
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So basically you pay for convenience.
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I prefer quality of life.
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Right.
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Quality of life.
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Exactly.
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Actually, I think that's a good point.
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What?
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Sometimes spending money to save time is worth it.
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Yeah.
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If you use something every day, paying a little more for something good can make sense.
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Exactly.
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Which reminds meโฆ What?
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What's something you spent money on that was actually worth it?
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Hmmโฆ Take your time.
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I think a trip I took a few years ago.
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Really?
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Yeah.
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It wasn't cheap, but I still remember it.
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So you don't regret spending the money? money.
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Not at all.
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That's interesting.
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What about you?
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Honestly, my laptop.
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Your laptop?
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Yeah.
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I use it every day for work, learning, and creating things.
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So that was a good investment for you.
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Definitely.
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I spent more than I originally planned, but it was totally worth the money.
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I think that's the interesting thing about money.
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What do you mean?
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What you spend money on often shows what you value.
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Yeah.
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For you, it's probably convenience and work.
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And for you, experiences.
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Pretty much.
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So maybe there's no perfect way to manage money?
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I don't think so.
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It's more about knowing what matters to you.
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Exactly.
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Yeah.
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And sometimes you don't realize what you value until you actually spend money on it.
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That's true.
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Have you ever bought something and thought, Okay, that was completely worth it.
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Hmm, yeah.
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Actually, I bought a really good office chair last year.
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An office chair?
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Yeah.
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Lucas, you're getting old.
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And many of you were going to say that.
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I'm just saying.
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But seriously, I sit for hours every day.
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My old chair was terrible.
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So you finally decided to invest in a better one?
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Exactly.
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It wasn't cheap, but I use it every single day.
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And you feel the difference?
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Definitely.
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I'm more comfortable and I can focus better.
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Okay, that's actually a pretty good investment.
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Right?
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Sometimes you spend money because you want something.
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And sometimes you spend money because you need something to make your life better.
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Exactly.
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For me, I think paying for something that saves me time can be worth it too.
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Like what?
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Sometimes I'll pay for a service instead of doing everything myself.
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Oh, I like that.
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If it saves me two hours, I'm okay with spending a little more.
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That's actually a good way to look at it.
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Yeah.
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Time is valuable too.
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So I guess worth it isn't always about getting the cheapest option.
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Exactly.
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It's about what you get back from it.
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Yeah.
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And I think that's different for everyone.
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Definitely.
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For some people it's comfort, for some people it's experiences, for others it's time.
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And that's what makes money kind of personal.
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Yeah.
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Because what you spend money on can tell you a lot about what you value.
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Okay, Mizu.
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Hmm?
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Speaking of value.
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Oh no, what's coming?
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Where do you actually want your money to take you?
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That's a good question.
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I think my biggest goal right now is to have a little more financial freedom.
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What does that mean for you?
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I want to have enough savings that unexpected things don't stress me out.
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So basically you want a bigger safety net.
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Exactly.
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I get that.
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What about you, Lucas?
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For me, I'd like to save enough money to take a longer break from work someday.
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A long break?
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Yeah, maybe a month or two.
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A month or two?
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Why do you sound shocked?
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Because I know you.
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After three days, you'd probably say, I miss being busy.
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Okay, maybe you're right.
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But honestly, I like that goal.
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Yeah, I don't necessarily want to stop working forever.
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I just want the freedom to take a break when I need one.
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That makes sense.
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And I think having a financial goal makes saving feel more meaningful.
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Yeah, you're not just saving money for the sake of saving.
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Exactly, you're saving for something.
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For me, it's peace of mind.
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And for me, it's freedom.
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That's interesting.
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What?
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We manage money differently, but we're actually working towards something pretty similar.
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Yeah.
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We both want more freedom and less stress.
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Exactly.
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I guess being good with money doesn't mean never spending money.
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Right.
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It's more about knowing what matters to you.
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And making your money work for that.
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Okay.
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That sounded pretty wise.
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Don't worry.
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I won't make it a habit.
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Good.
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Okay, Lucas, I think we've talked about enough money for one day.
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Yeah, my wallet is already nervous.
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Exactly.
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But let's do something different.
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Instead of giving another answer, let's actually build one.
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Ah, piece by piece?
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Yep, because sometimes you know what you want to say, but your answer comes out like, I save money, I spend money.
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That's it.
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Very informative.
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Very inspiring.
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Okay, okay, so where do we start?
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Start simple.
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Give me your main idea.
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I'm pretty careful with money.
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Good, that's your base.
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Now don't stop there.
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Give me one thing that shows it.
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I usually put some money aside before I start spending.
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See?
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Now it sounds like a real answer.
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You've got your idea, and you've got a reason behind it.
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Okay, but we can make it more interesting.
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Exactly.
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What about adding what you choose to spend money on?
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Hmm.
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I tend to spend more on things that make my everyday life easier.
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There you go.
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Now I'm curious.
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Like what?
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My office chair. Of course.
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Hey, it's a great chair.
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I'm not judging.
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I'm just saying you really love that chair.
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I do.
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I use it every day, so it was totally worth it.
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And now look at your answer.
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You didn't need ten examples.
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You just gave me your habit, one specific example, and why it mattered.
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And it already sounds like a little story.
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Exactly.
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Then you can take it one step further.
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Talk about where you're going.
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Right now, I'm trying to save enough money to take a longer break from work someday.
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Nice.
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Now it feels complete.
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So the answer kind of moves forward.
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Yeah.
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You start with where you are, give me something real, and then tell me where you're heading.
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That's actually much easier than trying to make a long answer.
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Way easier.
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And you don't need to sound impressive.
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You just need to give the listener something to follow.
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Okay.
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Mizu, your turn.
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Oh, you're building mine now?
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Absolutely.
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All right, let's see.
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I try to save a little, but I also like spending money on experiences.
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Good.
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Now give me something real.
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I spent money on a trip with my friends recently, and honestly, it was totally worth it.
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There you go.
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Now I can picture it.
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And I could add why.
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I still think about that trip all the time.
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Okay, that's much better than just saying I like traveling.
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Exactly.
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I like traveling tells you something, but a little detail makes me want to know more.
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And then you can finish with what's next.
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Right.
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I'm trying to build up my savings so I feel more secure.
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Boom.
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Boom?
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We built an answer.
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Fair enough.
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And that's really the trick.
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You don't have to think, how do I speak for two minutes?
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Just think, what's my main idea?
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What's one real detail?
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Why does it matter?
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And what's next for me?
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Four little pieces.
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And suddenly, you've got something to say.
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Without sounding like you're giving a presentation.
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Exactly.
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Because a good answer shouldn't feel like a speech.
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It should feel like you're telling someone a little bit about your life.
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Now that I can do.
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Good.
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Then let's keep going.
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You know what I find interesting, Mizu?
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What?
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Two people can make the same amount of money and manage it completely differently.
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That's true.
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One person might spend it on nice clothes.
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Another person might save it for a house.
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And someone else might spend it on concerts every month.
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Lucas.
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What?
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Are you talking about yourself?
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Maybe.
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I knew it.
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But that's what makes money personal, right?
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Yeah.
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What you do with your money can say something about you.
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So what does your money say about you, Mizu?
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Hmm.
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I'd say I'm someone who likes a little security.
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I can see that.
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But I also don't want to save every penny.
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So you're a saver with a little bit of a spender hiding inside.
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Exactly.
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I like that.
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What about you?
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I'd say I'm pretty practical.
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Pretty practical?
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Yeah.
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I don't mind spending money if I know I'll use something a lot.
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So you need a reason before you buy something.
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Usually.
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Usually?
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Okay, sometimes I need a very convincing reason. And sometimes?
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Sometimes I just want it.
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There it is.
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I'm still working on that part.
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Honestly, I think that's important.
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What is?
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You don't have to fit into one category.
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Right.
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You can be careful with money and still enjoy spending it.
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You can save for the future and still enjoy the present.
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Exactly.
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So maybe the real question isn't, am I a saver or a spender?
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what matters to me.
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And what kind of life am I trying to build?
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Now that sounds like a much better question.
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Yeah.
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And that's something you can answer in your own English.
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Without sounding like a financial advisor.
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Please don't become one.
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I wasn't planning to.
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Okay, Lucas, we've talked about our money habits.
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Yeah.
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Now let's make this personal.
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How?
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Don't start with, I save money becauseโฆ OK.
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Start with something that sounds like you.
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So, maybe I'd say I'm pretty careful with money.
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Exactly.
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Then I can explain why.
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Right.
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I like knowing I have some money available when I need it.
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That sounds natural.
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And then I can talk about one thing that's important to me.
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Exactly.
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I don't mind spending money on things that make my life easier.
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Good.
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Then maybe my goal.
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Go on.
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Right now I'm trying to be more intentional with my spending.
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I like that.
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And then I could finish withโฆ Something that tells us who you are.
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For me, money is really about having choices.
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That's a strong ending.
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What about you?
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I'd probably say, I try to enjoy my money without feeling guilty about every little thing I buy.
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That's very you.
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Thank you.
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And maybe slightly dangerous.
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Lucas.
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I'm kidding.
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I know.
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But that's the point, right?
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Yeah.
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You don't need complicated English.
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You need English that helps you say what you actually think what you actually value.
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Exactly.
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Alright, Lucas.
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I know that voice.
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It's challenge time.
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Okay, I'm ready.
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Tell us about your money habits.
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Alright.
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How do you usually manage your money?
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What do you enjoy spending money on?
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What's one thing you think is worth paying more for?
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And what's one financial goal you're working toward?
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But don't just answer the questions one by one.
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Tell us a little story.
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Make it sound like you're talking to a friend.
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And don't worry if you make a mistake.
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Exactly.
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You can pause.
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You can say, let me think.
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You can say, I'd sayโฆ Or honestly.
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Just keep talking.
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And here's the bigger question.
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What does the way you manage money say about you?
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Are you someone who likes security?
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Someone who values experiences.
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Someone who loves convenience.
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Or maybe you're still figuring it out.
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That's completely fine, too.
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Actually, Mizu.
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Yeah?
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I think I'm still figuring it out.
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Same here.
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Maybe that's normal.
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Probably.
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We're all learning what matters to us.
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And our English can grow with us.
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I like that.
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Me too.
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So tell us about your money identity in the comments.
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And remember, your English doesn't have to sound perfect.
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It just has to sound like you.
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Thanks for spending some time with us today on Go English.
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We'll see you in the next day of 30 days to build your English identity.
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Keep talking.
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Keep building.
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and keep being you.
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See you next time.
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Bye!
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About This Lesson
You're practicing English with "30 Days to Build Your English Identity | Do You Know Where Your Money Goes? ๐ธ | English Speaking" using the Shadowing technique โ a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.
Focus on sounding like the speaker โ not just repeating words. With 15โ30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud โ like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency โ making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.