Shadowing Practice: belief. - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I was like, man, this rest of your life is going to suck.
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I was like, man, this rest of your life is going to suck.
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It is going to suck.
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Not because you're going to be a loser,
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but because you're going to fucking finally start to win.
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And winning is not easy, my friend.
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Hope is bullshit.
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When I was going through SEAL training,
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a lot of people hoped that they would pull us from that cold water.
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Man, hope ain't going to get you shit.
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Because it's not in your hands.
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hope is not in your hands you can't control hope man you can't
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it's just some hopefully this thing happens but when you get belief
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when you start to create belief
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and belief isn't like an after school special most people think oh man like your mom
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and dad you know you need to believe in yourself
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you know Sesame Street
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when I was growing up you know you need to believe in yourself that's not the belief I'm fucking talking about
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it's the belief that you harness through hard work and dedication.
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And it's something that you know what you are capable of because you've gone there several times in those dark times.
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So my belief, why I kept on going back to navy seal training
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and going back to all these different things not because i hoped training would get easier
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it's because i believed i could make it and trust me my father
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and a lot of people had to do with my upbringing on how shitty it was
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but like i put in that book no one's gonna come back
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and say hey man I apologize maybe someone does very few people will
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so at the end of the fucking day
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when all of these are said and done with
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while my dad was the devil and I believed
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that for a long fucking time I had to confront him
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and I confronted the devil so what I thought was the devil
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I realized that I was the true devil I was the one holding me back
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and you know I was the one looking for all these ways to say, it's okay, David.
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You're a loser.
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You're a born loser.
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So it's okay.
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And I was hoping my dad was going to give me that confirmation.
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And he was a loser himself.
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But at the end of the day,
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when I left, I realized, well, shit, man.
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This is on me.
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My dad's fucked up.
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My mom's fucked up.
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The people around me are fucked up.
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They're not going to save you.
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You got gotta fucking save yourself my friend.
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I don't need someone to say good job David.
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I don't need a fucking pat on the back.
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Everything became internal.
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I started feeling this feeling I never had before.
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You know like I thought I was a born loser
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and just cleaning a tire
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and cleaning the car to the best of your ability changed everything
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but when it came down to true suffering to the highest of suffering I didn't have
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that next level of all right motherfucker we have this next level David Goggins wasn't enough
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so I went into my mental lab and realized
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but I want to be great but I don't have greatness in me
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so I had to create a motherfucker that was great
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and in my mind I'm really big on visualization
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and people might think it's all kind of bullshit believe what
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the fuck you want I don't give a shit this is
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a true shit right here man I went in my mind
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I said okay I want to look like this I want to feel like this
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and I want to have a mind that is fucking cast iron steel.
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That is fucking never dull.
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That is always fucking sharp.
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That was the biggest thing I wanted.
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I wanted to hit obstacles that fucked most people up including myself.
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But I didn't waver.
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I didn't fear.
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I didn't run away.
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I just stayed and marinated in the fucking fear, in the suffering.
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And through that, building guidance.
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What I will tell you is,
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once again, it shows you what the determined mind can do.
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There's no David Goggins, Goggins.
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There's just David fucking Goggins.
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And that's what people don't get, man.
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David Goggins just changed his fucking mindset in that porta potty.
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My feet still hurt.
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My back was still aching.
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The pack was still heavy.
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Everything was the same.
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The only thing that changed was how I approached the situation.
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I no longer wanted to be a victim of that race,
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a victim in my mind.
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I wanted to dominate where most people would refuse to dominate.
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I wanted to dominate under the most harsh environment.
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And that's what happened.

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About This Lesson

This lesson revolves around the powerful concept of belief as discussed in the video. The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-belief that comes not from hope but from hard work and dedication. In this lesson, you will practice key phrases related to mental resilience and understanding your own capabilities. As you learn English with YouTube, focus on the nuances of the speaker's tone and the emotional weight behind the words. This will not only enhance your vocabulary but will also help you improve your English pronunciation and speaking skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Belief: A strong conviction that something is true or exists.
  • Hope: An optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes.
  • Hard work: Putting in diligent effort to achieve a goal.
  • Dedication: The quality of being committed to a task or purpose.
  • Confront: To face up to and deal with a difficult situation or person.
  • Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
  • Self-Reflection: The practice of examining your own thoughts, feelings, and actions.
  • Internal validation: Recognizing one's worth and achievements without seeking external approval.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson, consider using shadowing techniques while watching the video. Start by listening closely to the speaker's rhythm and intonation as they discuss belief and resilience. Because the speech is direct and passionate, try to mimic not just the words but also the emotional emphasis. Here’s how to approach your shadowing practice:

  • Rewind and Repeat: If the speaker goes too fast, pause and repeat smaller segments. This will help you improve English pronunciation and ensure you're capturing the essence of the phrases.
  • Record Yourself: After shadowing a segment, record your voice. Compare your pronunciation to the original speaker's delivery and fine-tune your articulation.
  • Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to how the speaker conveys emotion. Use this as a guide to add depth to your own speaking practice.
  • Discuss with Peers: If possible, join a study group. Discussing the themes of belief and resilience can enrich your vocabulary and speaking practice.

By engaging with this lesson, you'll not only enhance your vocabulary but also develop a deeper understanding of how personal experiences shape belief, which is a crucial aspect of effective communication in English.

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 — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 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 — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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