Shadowing Practice: 10 Things You Must Work On Every Day | Jim Rohn Motivation - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
1
I want you to imagine something for a moment.
2
Imagine that every day is like a fresh canvas and you've got the brush in your hand.
3
And that brush, that's the choices you make.
4
Now the question is, what will you paint?
5
You see, every single day is an opportunity for improvement.
6
It's an opportunity to sharpen your skills, refine your thinking and elevate your life to a higher level.
7
But it doesn't happen by chance.
8
You have to make it happen.
9
One of the greatest lessons I've learned is this.
10
Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practiced every day.
11
on the other hand is simply a few errors in judgment repeated every day.
12
The difference between these two,
13
failure and success, lies in the small things you choose to improve daily.
14
It's not the big changes.
15
It's the little changes, the ones we sometimes overlook, that make the biggest difference over time.
16
I've summed it up to about 10 things that you must improve every day.
17
We're going to cover those 10 areas, but we're going to move through them quickly so we can move on to our goal workshop.
18
Number one, the first thing you must improve daily is your attitude.
19
How powerful your attitude is.
20
Your attitude is the foundation on which your life is built.
21
If you improve it just a little each day, you'll find that it changes everything about your day.
22
Now, you might say, Jim, it's just an attitude.
23
It's just how I feel.
24
Well, I'm telling you, it's not just how you feel.
25
It's how you see the world.
26
It's how you approach problems, how you handle challenges, and how you relate to other people.
27
And it goes both ways.
28
Your attitude is like a magnet.
29
It draws in opportunities or it pushes them away.
30
Think about this.
31
Have you ever met someone who is always negative?
32
Someone who complains about everything no matter how good life is?
33
Now how much success do you think they attract with that attitude?
34
Probably not much.
35
And that's because their negative attitude creates a barrier to opportunities.
36
On the other hand, someone with a positive attitude attracts opportunities like a magnet.
37
People want to be around them.
38
They want to work with them.
39
They want to help them.
40
want to see them succeed.
41
So if you improve your attitude just a little every day, maybe you work on being a little more optimistic,
42
maybe you work on being a little more patient, you'll find that doors start to open that you never even knew were there.
43
Now here's something to think about.
44
Your attitude doesn't change overnight.
45
It's a slow and steady process.
46
You improve it bit by bit, day by day.
47
Maybe today you focus on being a little more grateful.
48
Tomorrow you focus on being a little more resilient.
49
The next day you focus on finding solutions instead of dwelling on problems.
50
Each day you add a small brick to the foundation of a better attitude attitude
51
and before you know it you've built something strong and lasting
52
and I'm telling you
53
when your attitude improves everything else starts to improve with it
54
your relationships your work your health everything next you must work
55
on your communication skills every day this is a huge factor in how successful you become.
56
Why?
57
Because everything in life involves communication.
58
Whether you're talking to a friend, making a business deal, or simply interacting with your family,
59
communication is at the heart of it all.
60
And the better you are at communicating, the better your relationships will be, the better your business will run,
61
and the more influence you'll have in your community.
62
Now let me clarify something.
63
Communication isn't just about talking.
64
In fact, some of the best communicators don't talk that much at all.
65
They listen.
66
They listen carefully.
67
They listen with empathy.
68
They listen to understand, not just to respond.
69
You see, good communication is a two-way street.
70
It's about expressing your ideas clearly and understanding the ideas of others.
71
And you can improve this every day.
72
Maybe today you work on being a better listener.
73
Tomorrow you practice getting your point across without being aggressive.
74
The day after that, you work on finding the right words to express how you feel.
75
Each day, you chip away at the rough edges of your communication style, and you become someone who people want to listen to.
76
And here's the real power of it.
77
When you communicate better, you influence more.
78
You lead better.
79
You inspire others to take action.
80
Tell me, have you ever had a misunderstanding with someone because of poor communication?
81
Maybe you thought they meant one thing, but they meant something completely different.
82
And that little misunderstanding led to a big problem.
83
Now imagine if you improved your communication just a little, every day.
84
How many of those misunderstandings could you avoid?
85
How many conflicts could you resolve?
86
How much more trust could you build in your relationships?
87
It's worth thinking about, isn't it?
88
Next, you must improve your self-discipline every day.
89
It's crucial.
90
You see, self-discipline is the bridge between your goals and your accomplishments.
91
It's the ability to keep going when you don't feel like it.
92
It's the ability to do what needs to be done, even when it's uncomfortable. And here's the truth.
93
Without self-discipline, success is impossible.
94
You might have the best goals in the world, the most brilliant ideas and all the talent you could ask for, but if you don't have the discipline to follow through, none of that matters.
95
Self-discipline is like a muscle.
96
The more you work on it, the stronger it gets.
97
And you can improve it a little every day.
98
Maybe today you discipline yourself to wake up 15 minutes earlier.
99
Tomorrow you discipline yourself to exercise even if you don't feel like it.
100
The next day you discipline yourself to stay focused on your work without getting distracted.
101
Each of these little acts of discipline may seem small, but when you add them up over time they create massive results.
102
Now here's something to think about.
103
Self-discipline isn't just about willpower.
104
about creating habits.
105
You see, when you make something a habit, it no longer requires as much discipline.
106
It becomes automatic.
107
So part of improving your self-discipline is building habits that support your goals.
108
For example, if you make it a habit to read 10 pages of a good book every day,
109
you don't have to rely on willpower to learn and grow.
110
The habit takes over and your discipline becomes effortless.
111
I once knew a young man who was incredibly talented.
112
He had all the potential in the world, but he lacked discipline.
113
He would start projects with great enthusiasm, but he would never finish them.
114
He'd get distracted by the next shiny object, the next new idea, and leave the old one behind.
115
As a result, he never made any real progress.
116
One day I sat down with him and I told him, you've got to work on your discipline.
117
You've got to train yourself to stick with something until it's done.
118
Even when it's hard, even when it's boring, even when you don't feel like it.
119
And you know what?
120
He took that advice to heart.
121
He started small, just finishing one little project at a time.
122
And over time he developed the discipline to follow through on the big things.
123
Today he's incredibly successful and he'll tell you that self-discipline was the key to it all.
124
Another way to improve your mindset is to challenge your limiting beliefs.
125
You see, many of us are held back not by external circumstances, but by the beliefs we hold about ourselves and the world.
126
We think we can't do something because we've never done it before or because someone told us we're not good enough.
127
but those beliefs are just thoughts and thoughts can be changed
128
so each day work on replacing those limiting beliefs with empowering ones
129
instead of thinking I can't do this think I'm learning how to do this
130
instead of thinking I'll never be successful think I'm on the path to success
131
Each day you improve your mindset just a little and over time you'll find that your entire outlook on life changes.
132
I once knew a man who struggled with his mindset.
133
He was constantly focused on the negatives in life.
134
He saw every obstacle as insurmountable, every failure as final.
135
As a result he was stuck.
136
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move forward.
137
One day I sat down with him and I told him, you've got to work on your mindset.
138
You've got to stop focusing on what's wrong and start focusing on what's possible.
139
He took that advice to heart.
140
He started small, reading a few pages of an uplifting book each morning, practicing gratitude each night and slowly shifting his focus from problems to solutions.
141
Over time his mindset transformed and so did his life.
142
He became more confident, more resilient and more successful.
143
And it all started with the daily practice of improving his mindset.
144
Next, time management.
145
We have to pay close attention to time.
146
It's the one resource we all have the same amount of, but how we use it makes all the difference.
147
You see, time is precious, and once it's gone, you can never get it back.
148
So if you want to achieve great things in life, you've got to learn how to manage your time wisely.
149
And the good news is, time management is something you can improve every day.
150
Maybe today you work on setting clear priorities.
151
Tomorrow you focus on eliminating distractions.
152
The next day you practice saying no to things that don't align with your goals.
153
Each small improvement in how you manage your time adds up.
154
And before you know it, you're getting more done in less time.
155
and you're focusing on the things that truly matter.
156
Tell me, how often do you find yourself busy but not productive?
157
How often do you spend your time on things
158
that don't really move the needle while the important tasks get pushed to the side?
159
You see, being busy is not the same as being productive.
160
and that's why improving your time management is so crucial.
161
It's about focusing on the right things at the right time in the right way.
162
One of the best ways to improve your time management is to start your day with a plan.
163
Take a few minutes each morning to map out your priorities for the day.
164
What are the most important things you need to accomplish?
165
What can you delegate or eliminate? And here's a key.
166
Don't just plan your work.
167
Plan your breaks, too.
168
You see, rest is just as important as action.
169
If you don't take time to recharge, you'll burn out.
170
So make sure that you're managing your time in a way that includes both productivity and rest.
171
I've worked with many people over the years who struggled with time management.
172
They tell me, Jim, I just don't have enough time to get everything done.
173
And I tell them, you've got exactly the same amount of time as everyone else.
174
It's not about having more time.
175
It's about using the time you have more effectively.
176
So if you want to improve your life, start by improving how you manage your time.
177
It's a daily practice.
178
And with each day that you get a little better, you'll find that your life starts to fall into place more smoothly.
179
Next, every day you must build and improve your knowledge.
180
Now I'm telling you, the world is constantly changing.
181
If you're not learning, you're falling behind.
182
The more you know, the more you can do.
183
The more you can do, the more value you can bring to the marketplace.
184
And the more value you bring, the more rewards you receive.
185
So if you want to stay ahead in life, you've got to improve your knowledge every single day.
186
How do you do that?
187
Simple.
188
Read.
189
Listen.
190
Study.
191
Every day, commit to learning something new.
192
Maybe today, you read an article about your industry.
193
Tomorrow you listen to a seminar about personal development.
194
The next day, you take a course to improve your skills.
195
Each small investment in learning adds up.
196
You'll find that you're more knowledgeable, more skilled, and more prepared for whatever life throws your way.
197
And here's the thing, learning doesn't stop when you leave school.
198
In fact, that's when the real learning begins.
199
You see, formal education will make you a living, but self-education will make you a fortune.
200
The most successful people in the world are lifelong learners.
201
They never stop improving their knowledge because they know that the more they learn, the more they can achieve.
202
Mr. Shof was one of the smartest men I've ever met, but he didn't become that way by chance.
203
He became that way by dedicating himself to learning every day.
204
He told me once, Jim, the more you learn, the more you earn.
205
And I took that to heart.
206
I started reading, listening to tapes, attending seminars, anything I could do to improve my knowledge.
207
And you know what?
208
Mr. Shoaff was right.
209
The more I learned, the more opportunities came my way.
210
And the same will be true for you.
211
Next, there is never a good day to neglect your finances.
212
You see, your financial situation is not just something that happens to you.
213
It's something you create.
214
And just like any other area of life, it requires daily attention and improvement.
215
Whether you're trying to get out of debt, build wealth, or simply create more financial security,
216
it starts with making small consistent improvements every day.
217
Now here's the truth, most people don't really understand money.
218
They know how to earn it, but they don't know how to manage it.
219
And as a result, they find themselves constantly struggling no matter how much they make.
220
But here's the good news, you can improve your financial situation a little bit each day.
221
Maybe today you start by tracking your expenses so you know where your money is going.
222
Tomorrow you create a simple budget to make sure you're living within your means.
223
The next day you start setting aside a small percentage of your income for savings or investments.
224
Each of these small steps adds up and before you know it you'll find that your finances are under control and growing.
225
I'm telling you, it's not about how much money you make, it's about how much money you keep.
226
You see some people make a lot of money but they spend it just as fast as they earn it.
227
They live paycheck to paycheck always on the edge of financial trouble.
228
But others who make less are able to save,
229
invest and build wealth because they've learned the principles of financial management.
230
And those principles can be learned by anyone.
231
You don't have to be a financial expert to improve your finances.
232
You just need to make small, smart decisions every day.
233
One of the best pieces of financial advice I ever received was this, spend less than you earn and invest the rest.
234
It sounds simple, but it's powerful.
235
If you live by that principle every day, your financial future will be secure.
236
But here's the key, it requires discipline.
237
It requires the willingness to delay gratification.
238
It requires you to say no to unnecessary expenses today so that you can say yes to financial freedom tomorrow.
239
And that's something you can improve every day.
240
Your ability to make smart financial decisions, to manage your money wisely, and to invest in your future.
241
Tell me, have you ever looked at your bank statement and wondered, where did all my money go?
242
That's a sign that it's time to start improving your financial habits.
243
It's time to take control of your money instead of letting it control you.
244
And it doesn't take huge changes, just small, consistent improvements.
245
Next, personal development.
246
Here's the key.
247
Life is about growth.
248
If you're not growing, you're standing still.
249
And if you're standing still, you're falling behind.
250
So every day, you've got to work on becoming a better version of yourself.
251
It's not about perfection.
252
it's about progress.
253
It's about constantly improving who you are, how you think and what you do.
254
Personal development is a lifelong journey and it's one that you can't afford to ignore.
255
Maybe today you work on improving your self-awareness, understanding your strengths, your weaknesses, your habits and your tendencies.
256
Tomorrow you work on developing a new skill, something that will help you in your career or personal life.
257
The next day you focus on improving your emotional intelligence, learning how to manage your emotions and relate better to others.
258
Each of these small improvements contributes to your overall growth
259
and over time you'll find that you've become the person you always knew you could be.
260
One of the best things you can do for your personal development is to set goals.
261
Clear, specific goals that challenge you to grow. But here's the key.
262
Those goals must be aligned with your values, your passions, and your purpose.
263
You see, it's not just about achieving more.
264
It's about becoming more.
265
It's about becoming the kind of person who can achieve those goals.
266
And that's something you can work on every day.
267
Maybe today you set a goal to read one chapter of a personal development book.
268
Tomorrow you set a goal to practice a new habit for 10 minutes.
269
The next day you set a goal to reflect on your progress and adjust your course as needed.
270
Each of these small actions moves you forward on your journey of personal growth.
271
Now, here's something important to understand.
272
Personal development isn't just about learning new things.
273
It's also about unlearning the things that no longer serve you.
274
Sometimes in order to grow, you've got to let go of old habits, old beliefs, and old ways of thinking.
275
that are holding you back.
276
That's why personal development is an ongoing process.
277
You're constantly learning, growing, and evolving.
278
And the more you commit to that process, the more you'll find that your life improves in every area.
279
One of the most powerful lessons I've learned about personal development is this.
280
You attract what you become.
281
If you want to attract success, you must become successful in your habits, in your thinking, and in your actions.
282
If you want to attract great relationships, you must become the kind of person who is worthy of great relationships.
283
If you want to attract abundance, you must develop an abundant mindset.
284
And that's something you can work on every day.
285
You can become more disciplined, more focused, more positive, and more successful by improving yourself just a little each day.
286
Next, your purpose.
287
This one is so important.
288
You see, purpose gives your life direction.
289
It's the reason you get up in the morning, the thing that drives you to keep going even when things get tough. And here's the key.
290
You've got to work on your purpose every day.
291
You've got to constantly refine it, deepen it, and live it out in everything you do.
292
Now, some people will say, Jim, I don't know what my purpose is. And that's okay.
293
You see, purpose isn't something you find all at once.
294
It's something you discover and develop over time.
295
And you can improve it a little every day.
296
Maybe today you spend some time reflecting on what's truly important to you.
297
Tomorrow you take a small step in the direction of your dreams.
298
The next day, you align your actions with your values.
299
Each day you make progress toward living a life of purpose.
300
And before you know it, you'll find that your purpose becomes clearer, stronger, and more fulfilling.
301
Here's the thing.
302
When you live with purpose, everything else falls into place.
303
Your work becomes more meaningful.
304
Your relationships become deeper.
305
Your challenges become opportunities for growth.
306
purpose is the foundation on which a fulfilling life is built
307
and it's something you can work on every day i once met a man who had everything money success fame
308
but he was deeply unhappy he couldn't figure out why one day we had a he had a conversation
309
and i asked him what's your purpose what's the reason you're doing all of this.
310
He couldn't answer.
311
He had spent so much time chasing success that he had lost sight of why he wanted it in the first place.
312
I told him, you've got to find your purpose and you've got to live it every day.
313
He took that advice to heart.
314
He started focusing on what truly mattered to him, helping others, making a difference,
315
living a life of significance. And you know what?
316
His entire life changed.
317
He found happiness, fulfillment, and a sense of peace that he had never experienced before.
318
And it all started with the daily practice of living with purpose.
319
Next, one of the most important things to work on every day,
320
is being grateful gratefulness is one of the most powerful emotions you can cultivate
321
and it has the ability to transform your life in ways can imagine you see
322
when you focus on what you're grateful for
323
you shift your attention away from what's missing in your life and toward what's already good and when you do that
324
you attract more good into your life.
325
Being grateful is something you can practice every day and it doesn't take much.
326
Maybe today you take a moment to appreciate the people in your life who support you.
327
Tomorrow you focus on the small blessings you often take for granted.
328
Your health, your home, your job.
329
The next day you show a little gratitude for the challenges that have helped you grow.
330
When you're grateful, your mindset shifts from scarcity to abundance.
331
And over time, you'll find that your entire outlook on life changes.
332
Tell me, have you ever had a bad day where everything seemed to go wrong?
333
We've all been there. But here's the secret.
334
even on those days there's something to be grateful for.
335
Maybe it's the lesson you learned from a mistake.
336
Maybe it's the strength you gained from overcoming a challenge.
337
When you focus on being grateful even the tough times become valuable and that's the real power of it.
338
Gratefulness is one of those things that multiplies the more you practice it.
339
The more you focus on what you're grateful for, the more you'll find to be grateful for.
340
It's like a snowball rolling down a hill.
341
It gets bigger and bigger with each day that you practice it.
342
And here's the best part.
343
When you live being grateful, you attract more of the things you're grateful for.
344
You create a positive cycle of abundance, joy, and fulfillment that grows stronger with each passing day.
345
Now being grateful isn't just about feeling good.
346
It's also about taking action.
347
You see, when you're truly grateful for something, you want to give back.
348
You want to contribute, to help others, to make a difference.
349
And that's another reason why being grateful is so powerful.
350
It not only improves your own life, but it also inspires you to improve the lives of others.
351
When you make gratefulness a daily practice, it begins to change not just your perspective, but also behavior.
352
Being grateful has a way of softening us, of making us more generous, more patient, more compassionate.
353
You see, when you focus on what you have, when you appreciate the small and the big blessings in your life,
354
you start to release that sense of scarcity,
355
fear of not having enough.
356
And that's powerful.
357
Because when you stop living in fear, you start living in abundance.
358
And I'm telling you, living in abundance is one of the greatest shifts you can make in your life.
359
Gratefulness is like a muscle.
360
You've got to work on it daily for it to grow strong.
361
Every day, take a moment to reflect on what you're grateful for.
362
And it doesn't have to be big things.
363
Maybe today, you're grateful for the sunshine.
364
Tomorrow, you're grateful for the fact that you have food on your table.
365
The next day, you're grateful for the lessons you've learned through hardship.
366
Whatever it is, find something, even if it's small.
367
You see, the key isn't the size of the thing you're grateful for.
368
The key is the act of being grateful itself.
369
Now, I'm telling you, being grateful doesn't mean ignoring problems.
370
It doesn't mean pretending everything is perfect when it's not.
371
life has its challenges but
372
when you practice being grateful you develop the resilience to face
373
those challenges without being overwhelmed by them you learn to say yes this is hard
374
but I'm still grateful for the strength to get through it
375
you see gratefulness shifts your focus from what's wrong to what's right and that gives you the energy,
376
the courage, and the perspective to keep moving forward.
377
There was a woman I knew who was going through a very difficult time in her life.
378
She had lost her job, her relationship had ended, and she was feeling lost.
379
Every day seemed like a struggle.
380
One day we sat down and I told her, you've got to find something to be grateful for, even in the midst of this storm.
381
At first, she thought it was impossible. But she started small.
382
Each day, she wrote down one thing she was grateful for, no matter how small.
383
Slowly, day by day, her perspective began to change.
384
She began to see opportunities where she once saw obstacles.
385
She started to rebuild her life and today she's happier and more successful than she ever was before.
386
And she'll tell you that it all started with being grateful.
387
Now there's one more thing I want to emphasize about being grateful.
388
It's contagious.
389
When you're grateful about everything, people around you notice.
390
It spreads.
391
Your positive outlook inspires others to see the good in their own lives.
392
Your generosity encourages others to be generous.
393
Your appreciation for life lifts others out of their negativity.
394
So when you practice gratefulness every day, you're not just improving your own life, you're improving the lives of those around you.
395
And that's a powerful thing.
396
So think about your life right now.
397
Think about the areas we've talked about.
398
Your attitude, communication, discipline, your relationships,
399
your mindset, time management, your finances,
400
personal development, your purpose and being grateful.
401
How many of these areas could benefit from just a little improvement every day?
402
And what would your life look like if you committed to making those small daily improvements?
403
And that's it.
404
The key to lasting change isn't found in making one big leap.
405
It's found in the small, consistent actions you take every day.
406
That's where the real magic happens.
407
That's where the transformation occurs.
408
I've seen it time and time again.
409
People who commit to improving just a little bit each day, who focus on the process rather than the outcome, end up achieving extraordinary things.
410
Why?
411
Because success is the natural result of small disciplines repeated over time.
412
So tell me, what small improvement can you make today?
413
What's one area of your life where you can start applying these principles right now?
414
Maybe it's your finances.
415
Maybe you take a look at your spending and make one small adjustment.
416
Maybe it's your relationships.
417
Maybe you reach out to someone and tell them you appreciate them.
418
Whatever it is, start today.
419
Don't wait for the perfect time.
420
Don't wait for everything to be lined up just right.
421
Start with what you have, where you are, and make a commitment to improve a little bit every day.
422
So, I want to know, what's one small thing you can do today?
423
to start building that discipline.
424
What's one area of your life where you can start making those small daily improvements?
425
Remember, it doesn't have to be big.
426
It doesn't have to be perfect.
427
It just has to be consistent.
428
Because over time, those small actions compound.
429
And before you know it, you'll be standing in a place you never thought possible.
430
And remember the power of purpose.
431
It's what gives meaning to all these daily improvements.
432
It's the why behind everything you do.
433
And when you have a clear sense of purpose, everything else falls into place.
434
Your discipline becomes stronger, your gratitude becomes deeper,
435
and your motivation becomes unstoppable. But here's the thing.
436
Purpose isn't something that's handed to you.
437
It's something you discover and cultivate over time.
438
And just like everything else we've talked about, it's something you can improve a little bit each day.
439
Maybe today you take some time to reflect on what truly matters to you.
440
Tomorrow you take a step toward aligning your actions with your values.
441
The next day you look for ways to serve others and make a difference.
442
Each of these small steps brings you closer to living a life of purpose.
443
And when you live with purpose, everything else in your life becomes more meaningful, more fulfilling, and more rewarding.
444
I want to make sure you remember this when you go home.
445
So jot this down.
446
Life is a journey, not a destination.
447
and that journey is made up of the small daily steps you take
448
every day you have the opportunity to improve every day you
449
have the chance to become a little bit better than you were yesterday
450
and when you make the commitment to improve yourself every day in every area of your life you'll find
451
that the journey itself is the reward So, what are you going to improve today?
452
What small, consistent action are you going to take to move closer to the life you want to live?
453
Remember, it's not about making a giant leap.
454
It's about taking one small step at a time, every single day.
455
And when you do that, you'll be amazed at what you can achieve over time.
456
That's the real secret to success.
457
It's not about luck or talent or even hard work.
458
It's about the small disciplines, the daily improvements, the little choices you make every day.
459
And those choices, my friends, are in your hands.
460
I hope that lands with you and I'm confident that as you begin to focus on these small daily improvements, you'll start to see remarkable changes in your life.
461
Keep going.
462
keep improving.
463
And remember, success is not something you pursue.
464
It's something you attract by the person you become.
✨ Recommend Video
B23
564 sentences
Transform Your Life With 21 DAYS Success Plan - Jim Rohn Motivation
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B2136 sentences
Are you making yourself miserable?
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B135 sentences
Build a Strong Mindset #everydayenglish #positivethinking #englishpodcast #learnenglish #english
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B22
216 sentences
How To Stay Motivated & Consistent Everyday | Mini Series Ep.4 | Life Of Sacha
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B22
179 sentences
The Most Valuable 10 Minutes You'll Hear Today
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B24
178 sentences
"Give me 13 Minutes, and I'll Improve Your Communication Skills by 88%..." - Jim Rohn
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B21
245 sentences
8 Tiny Japanese Habits That Make a Massive Difference
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B21
205 sentences
Do This Simple Thing Every Morning and Your Life Will Change! | Mel Robbins Motivation
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B21
174 sentences
Just listen or shadow me. English-speaking practice & motivation.
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B2651 sentences
Walk Alone, Build Yourself!|Powerful Motivational Jim Rohn Speech | Discipline Self Growth & Success
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
![10 điều cần cải thiện mỗi ngày || Video truyền cảm hứng tiếng anh song ngữ. [Vietsub] Jim Rohn](https://img.youtube.com/vi/y9LtZAhLNZw/mqdefault.jpg)
B23
258 sentences
10 điều cần cải thiện mỗi ngày || Video truyền cảm hứng tiếng anh song ngữ. [Vietsub] Jim Rohn
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B22
829 sentences
Educate Yourself Daily - Jim Rohn -Best Motivational Speech Video
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 464 sentences and 5145 words to shadow. The speech runs for 41:09. The speaker talks at a steady 125 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ (adjective) — Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful.
- discipline /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ (noun) — A controlled behaviour; self-control.
- habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/ (noun) — An action performed on a regular basis.
- attract /əˈtɹækt/ (verb) — To pull toward without touching.
- mindset /ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/ (noun) — A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.
- consistent /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ (adjective) — Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.
- belief /bɪˈliːf/ (noun) — Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
- abundance /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ (noun) — A large quantity; many.
- earn /ɝn/ (verb) — To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
- lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (noun) — A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
- reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ (verb) — To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.
- principle /ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl/ (noun) — A fundamental assumption, fundamental law or guiding belief.
- commit /kəˈmɪt/ (verb) — To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto.
- reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ (noun) — Something of value given in return for an act.
- invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ (verb) — To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- work on (verb) — To apply mental or physical effort to (something) in order to shape, form, improve, investigate, solve it, etc.
- think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ (verb) — To ponder.
- add up (verb) — To take the sum of; to total.
- fall into (verb) — To go into something by falling.
- live in (verb) — To reside on the premises of one's employer (used especially of domestic staff such as nannies, cooks, maids, etc.)
- fall behind (verb) — To be late (for a regular event)
- live with (verb) — To share an abode as an unmarried partner in a sexual relationship.
- talked about (adjective) — Discussed by many people.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 135 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, you've, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: worthy /ˈwɝ.ði/, enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuziæzəm/, empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/, smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, passion /ˈpæʃən/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/, incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, eliminate /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/, automatic /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like grateful, discipline, habit.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've learned · I've summed · you've built |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is built · be done · are held |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | someone who is · Someone who complains · someone who people |
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.