Shadowing Practice: How to Get Whatever You Want in Life (Jim Rohn’s Real Seminar) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Let's cover now setting goals.
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Let me show you something to turn me every way but loose.
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I've never been the same since I found out about it.
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Learning how to set goals.
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It can turn out to be a drama for your life.
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Here's what goals are.
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Your vision of the future.
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Your vision of the future.
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Now there's two ways to face the future.
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One, with apprehension Number two,
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with anticipation Guess how most people face the future With apprehension Why?
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Major reason why They don't have it well designed And if you don't make plans of your own Guess what?
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You'll probably fall into someone else's plans
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Guess what someone else may have planned for you Not much
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You got to make a list of this not much stuff
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I'm telling you people all their lives count on this not much list
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If the economy gets a little better What will that do for your future?
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Not much It's for the future Now here's what's connected to the promise The price
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The price to pay But I'm telling you the price is easy
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if the promise is clear One of the better notes to make for today
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The price is easy if the promise is clear and powerful
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And the same is true of all of us We will pay the most extraordinary disciplines
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If we can see the promise of the future Called setting goals
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So I'm asking you to get a handle on the future He said,
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let me see your current list of goals Let's go over them and talk about them And I said what?
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I don't have a list He said, well, Mr. Rohn, if you don't have a list of your goals,
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he said, I can guess your bank balance within a few hundred dollars. Which he did.
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And that got my attention.
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I said, you mean my bank balance would change if I had a list of goals?
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He said, drastically.
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So that day I became a student of setting goals.
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And I've used it to dynamically affect my life.
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I've taught it to some of my business colleagues.
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We use it to do business around the world.
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Setting goals.
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Thank you.
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The Simple
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things whatever Foolish things doesn't matter cheer list And it's your own private list.
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If it's really private, you know, on your list, put some stuff in code where nobody can understand it if this list fell into unfriendly hands.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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One more scenario on setting goals.
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When I started making my first list, Mr. Shelf said, Mr. Ohn, looks like we're going to be together for a while.
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He said, I've got a suggestion for you.
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He said, I think one of the first goals you ought to set, you're 25 year old American male, sure you've made some mistakes, but now you're on the road to better things.
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You've got a family worth it.
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Reasons makes the difference.
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And he said, you've got every reason to do this.
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He said, why don't you, among all the goals you're going to set, said, why don't you set a goal to become a millionaire?
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A millionaire?
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This is America?
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All the possibilities are available.
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Why don't you set a goal to become a millionaire?
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The End
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Thank you.
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Don't compromise your values.
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Don't compromise your virtues.
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Don't compromise your philosophy.
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Keep.
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Two good words from ancient script.
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One, behold, the positive word.
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Behold the possibilities.
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Behold the opportunity.
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Behold the drama.
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Behold the awesomeness.
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Behold the uniqueness.
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Behold the majesty.
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Behold.
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Behold.
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What a good word.
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But here's the other word.
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Beware.
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Beware, beware, beware.
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Don't sell out.
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Mark well what you become in pursuit of what you want, but I'm inspiring you, hopefully, to set the kind of goals that'll transform your life, make you far better than you are,
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far stronger than you are.
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Okay.
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Isn't this good advice?
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This is such good stuff.
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I should have paid to get in, right?
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Fabulous.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will explore effective goal-setting strategies inspired by Jim Rohn's seminar. You will practice understanding how setting clear goals can positively shape your future and influence your life choices. By engaging with the content, you will learn to articulate your goals in English, enabling you to discuss your aspirations confidently. You will also practice essential vocabulary and phrases related to goal setting, helping you to express your thoughts on personal development and future planning.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Goals: Specific objectives or targets you set for yourself.
  • Apprehension: A feeling of anxiety or fear about the future.
  • Anticipation: Expecting good things in the future; looking forward.
  • Discipline: The ability to control oneself and make consistent efforts toward your goals.
  • Vision: An idea or mental image of what you want your future to look like.
  • Promise: A commitment to achieving a goal that motivates you to take action.
  • Plan: A detailed proposal for achieving your goals.
  • Millionaire: A person whose wealth is equal to or exceeds one million units of currency.

Practice Tips

To enhance your English speaking skills while learning from this seminar, consider using a shadowing site tailored to advanced learners. As you listen to the transcript, try to shadow Jim Rohn's speech. Pay attention to his tone and pacing. Here are some specific tips for effective shadow speech:

  • Start by watching the video without text to grasp the overall message before diving into the transcript.
  • Repeat after Jim Rohn, mimicking his intonation and rhythm, which will help you improve English pronunciation.
  • Pause after sentences or key phrases to give yourself time to practice speaking, ensuring that you maintain clarity and confidence in your delivery.
  • Record yourself while shadowing to identify areas of improvement and compare your pronunciation to the original.
  • Incorporate new vocabulary into your daily conversations or journaling to solidify your understanding.

By practicing regularly, you will not only improve your English speaking skills but also gain the ability to discuss your goals and aspirations with others effectively. Engage with the material and enjoy your journey toward improving your language skills!

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.