Shadowing Practice: David Goggins Mindset- Hard truths - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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have a choice to make do you want to sit down
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and go back to that guy you once were no
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so this is what it takes this it takes
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that misunderstanding of people and they'll never get it
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because they were never david goggins so
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that is what it takes for me to do what i do it may take you something differently
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so for me everything has to be in the study everything
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has to be into this everything has to be in everywhere
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i am it has to be there me focused where i
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am we don't we're not proud of ourselves for the small
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accomplishments what we need is we need this monstrosity of the
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thing to happen say ah i did it no there's a process
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that you have to go through and patience is the process
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and if you don't have patience after a week i haven't lost 30 pounds
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and i'm done i'm over it
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so that's why i found out with people man they're not patient enough to realize
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and to enjoy the moment not live in it just enjoy it there's no finish line in life
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but enjoy that moment roger
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that man i lost five let me go ten next week there's no passion there's no motivation
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there's no oh my god man i this is no it's every day of your life just doing
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no passion no discipline no motivation yeah all these words i hate people i hate
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that so So many people fucking use these words now because it's watered.
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It's someone sitting in the room by themselves and they figure themselves out and say,
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God, this is going to fucking suck.
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Where's passion when you're 300 pounds?
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Where's the motivation when you can't read and write?
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Where is it?
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So how did this happen?
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I just fucking did.
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I just did.
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I said, maybe at the end of this journey,
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there'll be something there for me.
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If not, I can read.
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You have to learn what do you want in your life?
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We have so much influence coming at us that we are so lost.
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We don't know what we want to do because we don't spend enough time with ourselves.
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You have to learn to shut off a phone,
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shut off a computer, shut off a TV.
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And it's okay to sit in a room by yourself in a chair and just think about you.
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Where I want to be.
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Where do I see myself tomorrow,
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the next year, the next year from that.
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And it takes a lot of self-discipline to be able to do
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that nowadays because you want to be so attached to everything.
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You want to be so caught up with the world.
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The world's moving too fast.
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The world's moving so fast that you're trying to keep up to the point where you lose yourself.
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If I want to be great,
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I'm not trying to maximize money or maximize people knowing me.
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I do these things because maybe someone out there will understand me and get it and say,
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I can grow from this guy.
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And others just won't.
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A lot of people, most people don't want it that badly.
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Which is why they always ask the question,
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how did you get to where you are?
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You know how to do it.
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You know exactly how to be you or how to be me.
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You don't want to do it.
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so I can't make you do it you have to explore examine the insides of yourself
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and what do you really want out of life your friend
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a lot of people out here just don't fucking want it
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so guess what have fun with your life the reason why we go back to old habits is
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because our goals are too lofty we're not achieving our goals fast enough
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so what happens is you know what oh man
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we're very impatient nowadays for me it was good I have
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a phone I was I was I was out of this
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world by myself it was a race against David Goggins it
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wasn't a race against God I don't look good for this person
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or that person it was me I gotta change myself there's no luck in this game
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and it may be a little bit of luck
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but the luck happens after you bust your ass and you put yourself in that lucky situation.
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Luck doesn't happen.
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You put yourself in that situation where luck might fucking happen.
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Maybe you want to be nobody.
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Maybe you're happy exactly where you are in life, because obviously you are.
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Maybe you don't have the determination to be somebody better than who you are.
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That's why there's a lot of average.
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And it makes me so fucking mad.
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Every day I walk this earth and I see average all over the fucking place.
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And they want to ask me,
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how did you do it?
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I can't tell you how,
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because you're not going to fucking,
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you're not going to do it.
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A lot of people think self-talk works.
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It does.
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But it doesn't work without the suffering before your mind starts saying we need self-talk.
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So what I tell myself is I go back to the months and years of preparation to get to that day.
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And I'm telling myself, the 3.30 in the morning,
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and I'm looking at my shoes,
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and I want to go out there and run 30 miles.
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I have to in that second in
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that moment of this self-talk my mind saying you got to
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find more you got to find more I once again calm
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down go back into my mind in my cookie jar I call it
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and I have to reflect back on the shit I did to get here
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and
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that becomes my self-talk self-talk does not work unless it is
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real most of us lie to ourselves in the self-talk it
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doesn't work it has to be real has to be something that you've done

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in guided english speaking practice based on the motivational insights from David Goggins’ mindset. You will learn how to use key phrases and vocabulary to express determination, self-discipline, and personal growth. This exercise will help you not only to improve your vocabulary but also to develop your ability to articulate your thoughts and feelings about challenges and personal development. By using a powerful YouTube video as your source material, you'll enhance your skills in both listening and speaking as you learn English with YouTube.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Mindset - the established set of attitudes held by someone.
  • Patience - the ability to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
  • Discipline - training to act in accordance with rules; self-control.
  • Motivation - the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
  • Self-discipline - the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses.
  • Enjoy the moment - to appreciate what you have right now rather than focusing only on future achievements.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation and use of the vocabulary provided, consider shadowing the speech from the video. Here are some tips for shadow speech practice:

  • Start Slow: Play the video at a slower speed. This allows you to catch each word more easily. As you become more comfortable, gradually increase the speed.
  • Listen and Repeat: After listening to a sentence, pause the video and repeat what was said. Focus on mimicking the tone, pitch, and intonation to enhance your speaking skills.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record your shadowing sessions. Listening to your own voice can provide insights into areas needing improvement.
  • Focus on Key Phrases: Pay special attention to key phrases like "there's no finish line" and "enjoy the moment." Practice saying these phrases multiple times to get comfortable with their pronunciation and usage.
  • Reflect and Apply: After shadowing, take a moment to write down your thoughts on what you've learned. Consider how you can apply the principles discussed in the video to your own life.

Remember, the journey of learning English requires patience and consistent practice. Embrace each moment of learning as part of your growth, and don't hesitate to revisit sections of the video until you feel confident.

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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