Shadowing Practice: How To Get What You Want In Life (Jim Rohn). - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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The best advice I can give you came from a wealthy friend of mine who said, If it's easy, do it easy.
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The best advice I can give you came from a wealthy friend of mine who said, If it's easy, do it easy.
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If it's hard, do it hard.
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Just get it done.
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Shortly put, I'll do it or die.
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See, that's powerful.
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That could be the day that turns your life around.
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The world has a strange way of stepping aside when somebody says, I'll do it or die.
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The man says, I will climb the mountain.
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They've told me it's too high, it's too far, it's too rocky, it's too difficult.
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It's never been done before, but it's my mountain, I will climb it.
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Pretty soon you'll see me waving from the top or dead on the side because I ain't coming back.
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Two of the most powerful words in the language, I will.
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Benjamin Disraeli once said, nothing can resist a human will that will stake even its existence on the extent of its purpose.
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If you quit, you lose automatically.
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They don't bring it up for a vote.
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You lose automatically when you quit.
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Whatever you don't use, you lose.
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Lack of use causes loss.
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Ambition, unused, declines Strong feelings,
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unused, diminish Faith, unused, decreases It's a law Whatever you do not employ,
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you forfeit Promise yourself you will never give up I asked the kids,
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how long should a baby try to learn how to walk?
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How long?
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How long would you give your average baby before you shut them off?
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How long?
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See, any mother in the world would say, you're crazy.
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My baby is going to keep trying until it learns how to walk.
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What a magic formula.
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Now, let me show you what triggers all emotions into activity that brings results.
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Action.
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Finally, you must do something about how you feel.
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Commit an act that says, I've had it.
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And whether you've had it with something small or something major, the day you can say I've had it may not be the day it ends, but the day it begins.
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I've had it with lying and being broke.
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The man's finally had it with mediocrity.
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He's had it with being a loser.
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He's finally had it with those awful sick feelings inside
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Knowing his wife is at the grocery store looking at two
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cans of beans one mark 37 cents one mark 39 cents
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And the guy's sick inside knows his wife's gonna buy the 37 cent can and she doesn't even like the brand To save
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The guy's sick inside finally says I've had it
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being on my knees in the dust looking for pennies we're not living like this any
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could be the day that turns your life around the day you can say I've had it
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make sure you always have a game plan to match your wishes otherwise they will always be wishes
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You may not be able to do all you find out, but you should find out all you can do.
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Jesus, the master teacher said, don't just be listeners, be doers.
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The world admires the doers.
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Another Bible phrase says, faith without action is useless.
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Some people these days are big on affirmations.
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You've got to be very careful of affirmations.
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There's a thin line between faith and folly.
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The best clue I can give you on affirmations is this.
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Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion.
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And there's nothing worse than delusion.
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The guy keeps walking west looking for the sunrise.
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I mean, delusion is bad.
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However, affirmation with discipline can bring the most spectacular results.
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Let me give you four questions to take home when we're finished.
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These are called questions to ponder.
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First question is one of the major questions of the world.
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Why?
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Why should you try?
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Why read that many books?
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Why go that far?
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Why earn that much?
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Why share that much?
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Why learn all that?
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Why get up that early?
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Why put yourself through that much?
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Why try for all that?
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Good question.
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Why?
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One of the best answers to why is the second question.
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Why not?
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What else are you going to do with your life?
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Why not see how many books you can read?
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How far you can go, how much you can earn, how many friends you can make, how many things you can accomplish, how far you can go and what you can see, how much personality you can develop, influence you can have.
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Why not?
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You've got to stay here till you go.
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Why not?
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The third question is, why not you?
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Why not you?
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Some people have done so well, they get to go, They get to see it all.
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They get to do it.
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They get to be there.
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Why not you?
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Some people have done the most incredible things with limited start.
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They get to have it.
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They get to enjoy it.
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Why not you?
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Why not you watching the morning mist rise over the mountains of Scotland?
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Why not you?
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You got to drink in an Arizona sunset.
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You got to see the world.
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You got to read the books.
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You've got to do the enterprises.
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You've got to be involved in commerce and love and travel and experiences.
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You got to do it all.
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Why not you?
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You've got to know the results that come from splendid discipline.
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There's nothing like a view from the top.
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And the last question is, why not now?
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Don't postpone your better future any longer.
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Get at it tomorrow with new vigor.
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Start your projects book, get a game plan going, do some more reading, start to make changes,
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have conversations, make contact, get you some new books, ask some new questions, set some new goals,
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get you a new journal and do it now.
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And if you will, I have a feeling one of these days we'll be hearing your story.
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My final comment would be ask for God's help.
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If you would allow me a personal word, that would be it.
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I think humans are unique, but we could all use a little help.
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But of course, you've got to do your part.
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That's what we've talked about mainly tonight.
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Do your part, and I think God will do his part.
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It's a two-way street.
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You've made it a splendid evening, and I want to wish you the very best.
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Look forward to seeing you on the weekend.
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Make sure we get the little white slip of paper.
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And let's be in touch.
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I wish you the best.
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Good night.
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God bless.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Appreciate it.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills by engaging with motivational content from the transcript of Jim Rohn's video, "How To Get What You Want In Life." You will learn to articulate powerful messages around commitment and perseverance, which are essential for personal growth and success. This exercise aims to enhance your pronunciation and fluency as you extract, understand, and convey significant life lessons expressed by the speaker. By repeating and shadowing the text, you will not only improve your spoken English but also gain insight into the mindset needed to achieve your goals in life.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • I will - A phrase of determination and commitment.
  • Climb the mountain - A metaphor for overcoming challenges.
  • I've had it - An expression of reaching a breaking point.
  • Game plan - A strategic approach to achieving your objectives.
  • Faith without action - A phrase that highlights the importance of taking action.
  • Quit - To stop trying and abandon efforts, which leads to automatic loss.
  • Commit an act - The necessity of taking decisive steps towards change.
  • Lose automatically - The result of giving up without trying.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience as you learn English with YouTube, consider these shadowing techniques:

  • Start with segments: Break the video into manageable parts. Listen to a few phrases at a time rather than trying to mimic the entire speech at once.
  • Focus on tone and emotion: Pay attention to how Jim Rohn emphasizes certain phrases. Shadow his tone to express determination when repeating phrases like "I will" and "I've had it."
  • Record yourself: Use a recording device to capture your attempts at shadow speaking. This will help you improve your English pronunciation by allowing you to compare your speech with the original.
  • Practice regularly: Consistency is key. Make shadowing a daily routine to not only enhance your speaking skills but also develop a natural rhythm and cadence in your speech.
  • Engage with peers: If possible, practice with a partner who is also looking to improve their English. Encourage each other and discuss the feelings and meanings behind the words.

Utilizing these strategies, you will find the experience on your preferred shadowing site to be incredibly beneficial for enhancing your English language skills. Embrace the journey of learning to speak confidently and clearly!

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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