Shadowing Practice: You Are Closer To Getting Rich Than You Think... - Learn English Speaking with Video
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don't know who needs to hear this, but you're about to get rich soon.
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And you don't realize it.
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You're probably sitting here.
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You've been grinding for a long time.
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You've been putting in a lot of effort.
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You see everyone else your age changing their lives or you see a lot of other people changing their lives, but you don't know where to start.
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You don't know how to do it, but I'm telling you, you're going to make it.
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Now, how do I know this?
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You're probably thinking, you're just saying that, bro.
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The reason I know this is because you clicked on this video right now.
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And it's not just a video.
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It's because of your mindset, right?
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This has no, you can look in the description, right?
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I'm not sitting here trying to push this out to people and it reaches who it reaches.
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That's why these videos that I make, bro, the mindset videos get a couple thousand views.
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All glory to God, I'm so grateful for it, but you have to understand that's because you're different.
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You're meant for more.
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And so when you know you're meant for more, you need to be taking every single action you can be taking right now to be more, right?
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You shouldn't be overthinking if it'll work.
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Oh, will I really get richer?
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Will it really work?
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No, you need to be overthinking on how everyone else your age,
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majority of people, the 99% are out throwing their life away clubbing and how you can change your life.
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Because if you weren't meant to change your life, you wouldn't have this thought on your head.
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It wouldn't be with you while you sleep.
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It wouldn't be on your mind as you wake up.
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It wouldn't be on your mind throughout the day.
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You would be just like everyone else if it wasn't meant for you to be rich.
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So now, since that thought is on your mind, you need to be taking action.
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You shouldn't be scared.
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You shouldn't be, oh, well, you can do anything with God.
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And so if you know that, if you know, and the Bible says nothing is impossible with God, and God is the one who placed that vision into your head,
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be taking every single how powerful action you can to make that dream work.
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You don't need to be sitting here, well, well, you know, you know, I don't have, I don't have, you can make all the excuses in the book,
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but only you and me know that you're meant to be more and there's a way for you to be more.
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You know that.
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What can you, so it's like, think about it right now.
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All your goals, it's only because you're meant to achieve those.
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Like all your goals in your head right now, God wouldn't place no vision that's of his will on your mind without a reason,
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without knowing you could achieve it.
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But if you're going into things scared, or if you're going into things like, will it actually happen?
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No, you need to be going into things like, yep, I know this is going to happen because I feel this way.
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And you know what I'm saying?
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Majority of people that bro, go out, go, go look outside.
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Majority of people your age are throwing the life away party.
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And I know I keep mentioning that I'm not saying that for you to compare yourself like, oh yeah, like, oh, I'm doing great.
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I'm just, no, you need to think about there's a reason you're the 1% of people right now, right?
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You need to be thinking that you're more ahead than you think.
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That's why I say that.
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I'm not saying that to embarrass the people who are clubbing or no, I'm saying that because you're ahead of majority of people.
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But since you have such high standards for your life, you don't see it.
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And so I tell you that to be grateful that you're, you have a good mindset to be able to watch these videos,
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be grateful, but you need also need to be taking action because how will you be more if you're not doing more?
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Right?
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Because if you know, you're meant for more, you know, you're meant for the house, the cars, the retired parents,
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you need to be doing everything in your human power to reach that destined person that you see in your head.
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If it's a positive if
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if you imagine yourself as a positive person who maybe whatever
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you want to do in life bro don't slack on that vision bro
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don't slack on that vision don't don't lay off that vision don't get lazy on that vision
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because if you don't take that vision it reminds me of uh what what michael jackson said he said if I don't, if I don't lock in or,
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or if I don't take action on this vision God gave me, then God is going to give the vision to someone else.
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Right.
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And so that's why you need to be taking action
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and you will get rich because you're taking action on the things in your head.
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Right.
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So you got to understand that if you're doing everything possible, don't stress one.
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But if you're not, that doesn't mean you're not going to be rich.
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You just have to, you just have to lock in now, bro.
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Don't click off this video and be like, yeah, Demarcio's right.
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I'm going to do it.
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I'm going to do it though.
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No, click off this video and be like, no, he's right.
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So I'm going to take action right now.
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I'm going to go watch how to start right now.
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I'm going to go, I'm going to go, I'm going to go, uh, start the business right now.
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I'm going to go get the mentor right now.
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I'm going to go buy the book right now.
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You need to start, right?
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Because if you don't start, you don't want to be looking at someone in a couple of years, like, man, you know, I had that Same idea.
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But you know what?
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I didn't take action.
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Imagine how bad that's going to feel.
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You don't want to be like that, bro.
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You don't want to be like that.
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And it's not funny.
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I'm just keeping it real with you.
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Because, dude, it pisses me off when there's people with so much potential and they don't take action.
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Like, how do you know you want to be somebody more?
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How do you have all this goal and ambition and fire inside of you, but then you cover it up by just being average?
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Because you're scared to take risks.
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You're scared to take opportunities.
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You should be like, no!
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You should know you're meant for more than the average person because your mindset is different.
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The way the way you live is different.
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The way you think it like, bro, not even just the way you think, but just the way you are is different.
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And so if you you imagine being like 70, 80 or 90 years old, 85 years old on your deathbed.
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like, man, imagine I just listened to that vision God gave me
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and imagine I just literally took action because I knew there was that fire, that desire burning inside of me to do more.
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You only get one life.
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Imagine how that would feel.
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But if you take action right now, and let's say you fail, you won't regret that on your deathbed.
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You would say, I tried.
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but imagine you don't take action you're gonna be sitting there like what
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if i tried what if what if is
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so much worse than failing take action because you're meant to be rich and
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if you weren't meant to be rich like i said you
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wouldn't be on this video you would already clicked off you
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are you would already um you wouldn't even bro have a
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feed like this my guy you you would have a feed that is about brain rot.
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And so you know you're meant for more, but it's time to take action.
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You're probably someone who you know you're meant for more, but you're not putting the action behind it.
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And so when you know you're meant for more, you're not putting action behind it.
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And it's just a bunch of feel in you that can't get its feel out.
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So you got to feel, I mean, but you guys know what I mean, bro.
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Take action because you're meant to be rich.
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You're meant for more.
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And I hope to see you achieve it.
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If I became a millionaire at 18 years old and I am no different than you, You're no different like bro just take action trust god in
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the process take action Keep god first again cut out the distractions and watch how far you make it.
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I love y'all
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you'll practice English listening and speaking skills through an engaging YouTube video that encourages a positive mindset for achieving your dreams. You'll refine your ability to understand motivational content, enhance your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. By using the shadowing technique, you can learn to mimic the speaker's intonation and rhythm, making it easier for you to express your own thoughts in English confidently. This exercise will not only help you grasp the message but also empower you to take action toward your goals.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Mindset - The established set of attitudes held by someone.
- Grinding - Working hard; putting in a lot of effort.
- Excuses - Justifications for why something cannot be done.
- Achieve - To successfully reach a desired goal or standard.
- Vision - A mental image of what one wants to accomplish.
- Take action - To do something in order to achieve a goal.
- 1% - A reference to the small percentage of people who achieve significant success.
- Party - A social gathering typically focused on entertainment; here it is compared to distraction.
Practice Tips
When using the shadowing technique with this video's content, remember that the speaker's tone is motivational and dynamic. Here are some practical tips to maximize your practice:
- Play the video in short segments. Repeat a few sentences at a time to ensure you can keep up with the speed and rhythm of the speaker.
- Focus on pronunciation. Listen carefully to how words are pronounced, and try to mirror the intonation and emphasis used by the speaker. This will help you improve your English pronunciation.
- Use a shadowing app or site. Utilize tools that allow you to slow down the playback speed; this can make it easier to articulate the sentences accurately.
- Record yourself. After shadowing, record your voice and listen to the playback. Compare your pronunciation with the original speaker to identify areas for improvement.
- Stay consistent. Make it a habit to practice regularly using the shadowing technique, which will not only enhance your listening skills but also help you learn English with YouTube in an engaging way.
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.