Shadowing Practice: HOW TO GET WHATEVER YOU WANT - Best Motivational Speech | Jim Rohn - Learn English Speaking with Video

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How to get whatever you want.
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That's the title of the next set of notes.
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How to get whatever you want.
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Here's what it says if you're ready.
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It says ask.
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That's it.
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End of notes.
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Ask.
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If there's one art in life to learn extremely well, that's got to be one of them.
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The art of asking.
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What does ask mean?
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Ask means what do you want?
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It's not as staggering.
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It says ask and what?
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A guy ought to look into that.
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See, you've got to be better than a good worker.
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You've got to be a good asker.
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Now, let me give you three key points on asking and receiving.
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Number one, asking is the beginning of receiving.
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Asking starts a unique process, mental and emotional.
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I don't even know how it works.
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All I know is it works.
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It's like pushing a button and all this machinery starts working.
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I don't know how it just works.
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There's a lot of things you don't need to know how just work them.
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Some people are always studying the roots others are picking the fruit.
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I mean it depends on what end of it you want in on.
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Asking is the beginning of receiving so start the process.
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Here's number two.
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Receiving is not the problem.
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Receiving is automatic.
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Failure to ask might be one of your major problems.
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I don't know.
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Check it out.
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The guy says, "Oh, now I see it.
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I got up last year and hit it every day,
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but there's not a scrap of paper with my goals on it." Good worker, poor asking.
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So you got to Success is not in short supply.
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It isn't rationed and you stepped up to the window and it was all gone.
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No, no, no It's like an ocean here Now if that's true, what's the problem?
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Well, some people go to the ocean with a teaspoon Have you got the picture?
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bucket.
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Now there's two ways to ask.
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Here's number one, ask with intelligence.
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Don't mumble.
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You don't get anything by mumbling.
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Be clear, be specific.
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Intelligent asking means how wide, how high, how soon, when, what size, what color, how much.
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Define what you want and describe what you want.
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That's powerful.
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Goals become like a magnet.
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They pull you that direction.
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And the better you describe them, the more they pull.
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So ask intelligently.
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Here's number two.
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Ask with faith.
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That's the childish part of the equation.
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Believe you can get what you want like a child, not an adult.
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Adults are too skeptical.
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So the formula really reads, make plans like an adult and believe in them like a child.
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And the most incredible things will happen.
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Just try it for 90 days.
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Now, here's the last qualifying phrase on goal setting as we promised to qualify everything and it simply goes like this.
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Remember, you won't get everything you want.
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And we've already studied the reason for that.
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Simply, sometimes it hails on your crop and rains on your parade.
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It's that kind of planet.
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So you won't get everything you want.
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But if you will work this goal setting formula, you can get plenty for wealth and happiness.
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If there's one thing to get excited over, that's it.
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Get excited over your ability to make yourself do the necessary things.
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What could you make yourself do starting tomorrow that would change it all?
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No telling.
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Now, see, that's exciting.
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On any given day, you can massively change the direction of your life.
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Now here's the best word I know of to go with action: massive.
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See, that'll change everything.
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Massive action is called the cure -all.
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If you're going to make calls, make a few thousand.
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If you're gonna make contacts, make a few thousand.
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If you're gonna knock on doors, knock on a few thousand.
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See, that'll change everything.
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Here's the language of the poor.
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I'll try it a time or two and see what happens.
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It's the way poor people talk.
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The guy says, well, I'll give it 30 days.
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30 days.
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You could guess his bank balance.
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You've got to have a better game plan.
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The formula really works like this.
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Pick up a good idea.
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Take heavy action.
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Take heavy action on a good idea.
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Don't wait till you've learned two or three thousand things.
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Because that way you'll use up all the time and you could wind up smart and broke.
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And hey, it's okay to be dumb and broke.
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But if a guy's smart and broke, that's pitiful.
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Don't let your learning lead to knowledge.
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You'll become a fool.
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Let your learning lead to action.
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You can become wealthy.
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So here's one of the major things to do starting tomorrow.
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Take a look at your game plan.
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If it isn't loaded with massive action, change it tomorrow.
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Action.
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So there's all kinds of wealth, but to get a big share coming your way, you've got to have a heavy action game plan.
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Don't wish it was easier.
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Wish you were better.
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See, that triggered my whole life change.
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problems.
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Wish for more skills.
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Don't wish for less challenge.
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Wish for more wisdom.
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See, that's the difference in how your life works out.
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It's not what happens, it's what you do.
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Starting tomorrow, what are you going to do that'll make a change in your life's direction?
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Good question.
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What are you going to do starting tomorrow that'll make a difference?
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Now, see, if you don't do guess what?
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It's gonna be the same.
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And see that way you can guess what the next five years are gonna be like.
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Look at the last five.
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Because the next five are gonna be like the last five unless you made your key tomorrow change it all.
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Or change a little or change something or don't change.
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It's choice time.
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You can do whatever you want.
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But it's nice to know any day you wish you can change your
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What can you do starting tomorrow that'll make a difference?
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Anything!
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Success is something you attract, not something you pursue.
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Success is looking for a good place to stay.
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So instead of going after it, you work on yourself.
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Personal development.
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See, the major question to ask on the job is not what are you getting?
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The major question to ask on the job is So the big question is not what am I getting paid here?
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The big question is what am I becoming here?
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Because true happiness is not contained in what you get.
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Happiness is contained in what you become.
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Four major lessons in life to learn.
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Here they are.
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Number one, learn how to handle the winters.
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That's lesson one.
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They come right after falls. with regularity.
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Some are long and some are short and some are hard and some are easy, but they keep coming.
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You must learn to handle the nights.
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They come right after days.
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You must learn to handle difficulty.
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It comes right after opportunity.
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You must learn to handle recessions.
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They always follow progressions for the last 6 ,000.
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See, it isn't gonna change.
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The lesson you must learn is how to handle it.
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And there's all kinds of winters, right?
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The winter when you can't figure it out.
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The winter when it all goes smash.
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The winter when it won't work, when you've run out of money and you've got a broken heart.
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See those are winter times.
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There's all kinds.
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Economic winters, social winters, personal winters.
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When your heart is smashed in a thousand pieces and the nights are unusually long, your prayers seem to go no higher than your head.
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It's winter time.
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That's part of life.
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But the question is, how do you handle it?
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How do you handle the coming winters and the disappointments and the downtimes?
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Well, you can't get rid of January by tearing it off the calendar.
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But here's what you can do.
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You can get stronger, you can get wiser, and you can get better.
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The winters won't change, but you can.
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And that's how life changes for you.
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Here's lesson two.
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Learn how to take advantage of the spring.
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That's the second one.
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Spring is called opportunity.
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See, opportunity always comes.
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Days follow nights.
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Isn't that terrific?
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Opportunity follows difficulty.
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But here's what you must learn to do.
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Underline these two words in that key phrase.
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Take advantage.
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Underline those two.
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You must learn to take advantage of the spring.
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See, just because spring rolls around is no sign you're gonna look good come fall.
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You gotta do something with it.
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In fact, you have to get good at one of two things in life planting in the spring
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or begging in the fall.
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Now here's what else you must do, take advantage of the springs quickly, because there's only a few.
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Just a handful of springs have been handed to each of us.
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They don't come forever, life is fairly brief.
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So whatever you're gonna do with your life, you got to get at it.
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Don't just let the springs pass, pass, pass.
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Here's the third major lesson in life to learn.
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Learn how to protect your crops all summer.
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to take care of what you start.
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Sure enough, as soon as you've planted your garden in the spring, the busy bugs and the noxious weeds are out to take it.
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You've got to learn to prevent the intruder from taking all the good you start.
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It's one of the challenges.
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All good will be attacked.
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Every Political values, social values,
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community values, family values, marriage values, friendship values, business values.
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Every garden must be tended all summer.
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Third major lesson.
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Now here's number four.
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Learn to reap come harvest time without complaint.
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Take full responsibility for what happens to you.
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It's one of the highest forms of human maturity, accepting full responsibility.
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It's the day you know you've passed from childhood to adulthood, the day you accept full responsibility.
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And another note, learn to reap in the fall without apology.
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Without apology if you do well and without complaint if you don't.
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That's maturity.
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Not what happens, it's what you do.
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Anything can happen, right?
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Everything can happen.
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I've heard all the stories.
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I've been one of the stories.
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Hey, we could all tell stories all night long, right?
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Happenings.
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Anything can happen.
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If anything can go wrong, it will.
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That's one of Murphy's laws.
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He was not one of the great positive speakers of the day.
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But anyway, it's still true though, right?
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Anything can go wrong, everything can go wrong, for sure.
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happen.
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But it's not the happenings.
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It's what you do about it.
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Everybody's had their share.
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Disappointments are not special gifts reserved for the poor.
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Everybody has them.
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The difference is what you do about.
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Context & Background

In the motivational discourse delivered by Jim Rohn, the concept of "asking" serves as a crucial focal point. Rohn emphasizes that the ability to ask is fundamental to achieving one's desires and goals. He advocates for a shift from merely being a diligent worker to becoming an effective asker. This dialogue illustrates that many people may toil hard without seeing the desired results simply because they neglect to articulate their needs and goals clearly. By understanding the art of asking, individuals can unlock numerous opportunities, fostering their personal and professional growth as they navigate their journey towards success.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “What do you want?” - This simple question encourages clarity in communication and helps pinpoint specific needs.
  • “Asking is the beginning of receiving.” - A powerful reminder that the act of asking is essential for initiating the process of receiving.
  • “Describe what you want.” - Encourages specificity, which is vital for effective communication.
  • “How high, how wide, how soon?” - These questions promote detailed inquiries, enhancing the quality of interaction.
  • “Define what you want.” - A crucial step in goal-setting, facilitating clearer communication in various contexts.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively utilize Jim Rohn's motivational speech for English learning, especially for IELTS speaking practice, follow this structured shadowing guide:

  1. Select the Segment: Choose a section of the transcript, preferably one where Rohn discusses the art of asking.
  2. Listen Actively: Play the video while focusing on the pronunciation and intonation of Rohn's speech. Note the rhythm and energy in his delivery.
  3. Repeat and Imitate: Pause after each phrase and attempt to echo his words, mimicking his tone and pace. This will enhance your shadowspeak skills.
  4. Analyze the Content: Consider the meaning behind his words. Why is asking important? This reflection will help reinforce understanding and improve critical thinking in English.
  5. Practice with Variations: After shadowing, try using the key phrases in different contexts. Engage in conversations where you practice asking questions, ensuring you apply the clarified, specific style Rohn advocates.

Utilizing this shadow speech technique not only helps improve your language proficiency but also instills valuable communication skills that can lead to achieving your personal and professional aspirations. Leverage learn English with YouTube strategies to enhance your speaking abilities while making strides in your educational endeavors.

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.