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Imagine you're running a race,
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but instead of looking ahead,
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you're busy checking out other runners,
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listening to gossip from the sidelines,
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or stopping to argue with someone who says you're too slow.
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What happens?
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You lose.
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Life is the same way.
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The world is full of distractions,
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social media, meaningless debates, and people who specialize in wasting time.
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The more you focus on things outside your control,
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the further you drift from your goals.
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Success comes to those who discipline their minds and focus on their journey.
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Distractions are everywhere and they come in different forms.
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Sometimes they disguise themselves as small, seemingly harmless conversations.
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Other times, they appear as doubts planted by others who don't believe in you.
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The truth is people will always have something to say,
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but what they say has nothing to do with your destiny.
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Instead of worrying about who's saying what about you channel
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that energy into self-improvement develop your skills sharpen your mindset
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and grow into the best version of yourself
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if you keep your eyes on your own progress you'll be
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surprised at how fast you grow great people don't waste time on side shows they focus on their goals
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and let their success do the talking
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so what's distracting you today is it worth your time
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if not let it go stay focused stay committed and keep moving forward Your future depends on the discipline you have today.
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Have you ever seen a chicken trying to fight a cow?
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It's ridiculous.
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Some battles aren't worth fighting,
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and some situations don't need your attention.
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Every time you get involved in things that don't concern you,
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you waste precious time that could be spent building your dreams.
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Distractions come in many forms.
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Gossip, online debates, unnecessary arguments,
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and they all have one thing in common.
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They steal your focus without adding value to your life.
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You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to.
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Someone somewhere is talking about you?
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Let them.
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Their opinion won't pay your bills or build your future.
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Someone is creating drama?
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Let them.
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Not every battle deserves your energy.
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Successful people don't waste time proving themselves to those who don't matter.
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Instead, they channel their energy into their goals and let their results speak for them.
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The secret to success is minding your own business.
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You weren't born to solve everyone's problems.
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nor should you carry unnecessary burdens.
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When you focus on your own journey,
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you gain peace, clarity and progress.
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Those who are truly successful don't chase validation or get caught up in trivial matters.
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They stay committed to their path.
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The next time you feel tempted to engage in something that doesn't serve your purpose,
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ask yourself, will this help me grow or is it just a distraction?
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If it's the latter, walk away and keep moving forward.
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Think of your energy like the battery on your phone.
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If you use it wisely,
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it lasts the whole day.
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If you waste it on nonsense, it dies before noon.
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Your mind and body have limited energy,
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so be careful where you invest it.
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Every action, every thought, and every conversation either charges or drains your battery.
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The choice is yours.
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Will you use it on growth or will you let it deplete on distractions?
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Imagine working tirelessly toward your dreams,
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only to be sidetracked by gossip, arguments, and negativity.
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If you spend hours complaining,
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focusing on problems instead of solutions or getting involved in drama,
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you'll have nothing left for what truly matters, your dreams and goals.
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Life rewards those who conserve their energy for things that bring value and progress.
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Successful people protect their energy.
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They choose their battles wisely,
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invest in productive habits, and cut out anything that doesn't serve their higher purpose.
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If you want to achieve great things,
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you must learn to guard your time and focus like a treasure.
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Prioritize what makes you better and discard what holds you back.
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So ask yourself, where is your energy going?
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Are you spending it wisely or are you wasting it on things that won't matter in five years?
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Shift your focus, take control and invest your energy where it counts.
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Be wise, be intentional, and watch how your life transforms.
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Ever notice how the happiest people are often the quietest?
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That's because they protect their peace.
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They understand that happiness isn't found in noise, gossip, or public approval.
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It's found in personal contentment.
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When you mind your business,
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you avoid unnecessary stress, useless conflicts, and unwanted problems.
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Peace isn't just about avoiding trouble.
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It's about creating a life where drama has no room to grow.
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Not everything in your life needs to be shared.
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Your plans, your struggles, your next big move keep them private.
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The less people know, the smoother your life becomes.
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Some people only want to know your business so they can use it against you.
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Others pretend to be happy for you but secretly hope for your downfall.
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By keeping your affairs to yourself,
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You maintain control over your path and protect your dreams from negativity.
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Additionally, privacy gives you freedom.
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When no one knows your every step,
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you move without external pressure or judgment.
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You grow at your own pace,
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make decisions that align with your goals and avoid unnecessary comparisons.
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Sometimes the best moments in life happen quietly,
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away from the spotlight, from the Stay private,
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stay peaceful, and watch how life rewards you.
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Guard your energy, choose your circle wisely,
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and remember, peace is not just the absence of conflict,
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it's the presence of clarity, joy, and purpose.
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A wise person knows when to talk and when to be silent.
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Not every argument needs your response.
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Not every question deserves an answer.
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Silence is power.
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It is in the quiet moments that clarity emerges,
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allowing you to make better decisions and avoid unnecessary drama.
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Too many people waste energy defending themselves over things that don't matter in the long run.
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Why waste your breath on battles that don't contribute to your growth?
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Have you ever noticed that people who talk too much often say things they regret?
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Words once spoken can't be taken back.
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Those who choose to observe and listen gain knowledge, wisdom and understanding.
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They see opportunities others miss and gain insights that lead them to success.
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When you're quiet people underestimate you,
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but that's your hidden advantage
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Silence keeps them guessing while action proves your worth
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You don't have to explain yourself to everyone let your results
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be the answer in life There is great power in silence
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some of the most successful Individuals keep their plans private until they are fully executed
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when you limit unnecessary talk you avoid negativity and keep your peace You maintain control over your life silence isn't weakness.
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It's an intelligent strategy Speak when necessary,
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listen always, and let your actions take you to heights you never imagined.
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In a world full of noise,
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be the one who listens,
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learns, and leads through quiet strength.
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Imagine you're running a marathon,
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giving it your all, feeling like a champion,
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then suddenly you turn to the side and see someone ahead of you.
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Panic sets in, oh no, they're faster.
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You start questioning yourself, you're training even your shoes.
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But what if that person started the race ten minutes earlier?
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What if they've been training for years while you just started last month?
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What if they have a coach,
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a nutritionist and the best gear money can buy?
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Life is not a race where everyone starts at the same time with the same resources.
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When you compare yourself to others,
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you either feel like a failure or develop an inflated ego thinking you're superior.
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Both are traps.
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Instead of watching other people's lives like a reality TV show,
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focus on your own journey journey your only competition is the
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person you were yesterday track your growth celebrate your progress
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and make your life so exciting
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that you don't have time to envy someone else's comparison steals
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joy self-improvement creates it stay in your lane run your race
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and enjoy every step of the way have you ever noticed
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that people who always complain about bad luck seem to get more bad luck
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and those who are always working on themselves staying positive
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and focused seem to attract opportunities like magnets that's because what you focus on grows.
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If you spend all your time gossiping about who failed,
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you'll never notice the opportunities around you.
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But if you read, learn,
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and develop yourself, you'll start to see doors opening where you didn't even know walls existed.
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Want success?
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Start minding your business.
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Instead of scrolling through other people's lives,
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scroll through a book, a skill building course,
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or something that actually helps you grow.
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Success is not about It's about luck.
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It's about discipline.
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If it were about luck,
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everyone with a rabbit's foot or a lucky charm would be a millionaire.
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But let's be real, luck won't wake you up early to grind.
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Luck won't stop you from wasting hours binge-watching shows instead of working on your goals.
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Discipline will, but discipline is hard when you're distracted by drama,
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unnecessary gossip, and social media scrolling marathons.
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If you want to be successful,
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cut out the noise and focus.
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Success requires sacrifices, so say goodbye to mindless distractions and hello to results.
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Ever seen someone get so angry over a minor issue and you think,
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wow, they just lost a fight with their own emotions?
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That's what happens when you react to everything.
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Emotional control is a superpower, and the secret ingredient?
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Minding your business.
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Not every battle is yours to fight,
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not every comment needs a reply,
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and not every insult deserves your energy.
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Imagine if successful people spent their time responding to every negative word.
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Would they ever accomplish anything?
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Absolutely not.
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Instead they channel that energy into building their dreams learning new skills and achieving their goals
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Think of emotional control like a remote control who's holding it
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if you let every little thing push your buttons You're handing
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over control to someone else the truth is most situations don't require a reaction
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They require patience
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and wisdom people who master emotional control are like skilled chess players They think before they move
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so the next time someone tries to provoke you ask yourself Is this worth my energy?
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If the answer is no, move on.
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Emotional control is not just about suppressing emotions,
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it's about using them wisely.
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Channel that passion into something productive,
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and you'll find that your destiny is not controlled by others,
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it's shaped by you.
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Have you ever seen billionaires arguing in comment sections or spreading rumors?
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No, because they're too busy making money moves.
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Successful people don't sit around monitoring other people's success.
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They focus on their own goals
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They don't waste time trying to prove a point to people
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who don't matter they let their results speak think about it if success required approval from the masses
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Every internet troll would be a millionaire,
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but instead of debating online Successful people are making deals learning new skills and growing their wealth
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They understand that energy is limited and wasting it on gossip envy or negativity is like throwing money into a fire
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The real flex being so focused on your own goals
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that you have no idea what others are saying about you
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want to be successful Act like successful people invest in yourself work in silence
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and let your achievements make the noise Instead of getting caught up in other people's drama create your own empire
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Instead of proving a point to strangers prove it to yourself
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the most powerful response is not an argument It's undeniable success
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while others waste time watching and judging Be the one they're watching in awe.
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Many fights start because people don't stay in their lane.
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Imagine driving on the highway,
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but instead of focusing on your own car,
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you're swerving into other people's lanes.
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Boom!
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Chaos!
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That's exactly what happens when you get involved in unnecessary drama.
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Getting entangled in conflicts that don't concern you is like picking up a snake and wondering why it bit you.
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Wise people understand that not every argument is worth their energy.
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Think about it.
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Does arguing with someone who refuses to listen change anything?
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No, there's proving a point to someone who is committed to misunderstanding you add any value to your life
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Not at all most conflicts are just energy draining traps that keep you distracted from your real goals
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Successful people don't waste time debating petty issues.
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They focus on building their dreams Sometimes the best response is no response silence is not weakness.
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It's wisdom.
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It's choosing peace over pointless battles It's understanding that not everything deserves your attention want peace Please,
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stay in your lane, focus on your goals and let others deal with their own chaos.
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Life becomes much smoother when you learn that not every beep from another driver means you have to honk back.
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Drive your own race and let unnecessary drama stay in the rearview mirror.
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Not everyone clapping for you is cheering for you.
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Some are just waiting for you to fail.
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That's why smart people move in silence.
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Instead of announcing every plan, work on it quietly.
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Success is like a pregnancy.
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People will notice it when it starts to show.
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Think about it.
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Have you ever seen a tree announcing when it's about to bear fruit?
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No. It simply grows, does the work,
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and when the time is right, the fruits appear.
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That's how success works.
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The louder you announce your plans,
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the more obstacles you attract,
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doubt from others, negativity, unnecessary opinions.
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Why give people the chance to talk you out of your dreams?
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Stop explaining yourself.
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Stop seeking approval and just do the work.
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Just do the work.
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Some people are not clapping because they support you.
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They're just keeping rhythm while waiting for your downfall.
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Don't give them the satisfaction.
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Move in silence, focus on your grind,
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and let your success make the noise.
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Instead of wasting time convincing people of your potential, prove it through results.
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Your achievements will be your best defense,
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your loudest announcement, and your most undeniable proof that you were always capable.
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The real ones will celebrate with you and the fake ones,
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they'll be too shocked to speak.
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Keep moving, keep building, and watch how your progress silences the doubters.
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People respect those who don't poke their noses into everyone else's affairs.
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Ever met someone who knows everything about everyone?
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exhausting it's like they have a phd in other people's business
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but never graduated from the school of self-awareness the key to great relationships is understanding boundaries knowing
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when to speak and when to stay silent is a superpower
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when you focus on improving yourself you become more valuable to others you communicate better respect people's space
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and become someone worth being around people naturally gravitate towards those who exude confidence independence and maturity.
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Instead of spending energy analyzing someone else's life,
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use that energy to refine your own.
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Want better relationships?
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Work on becoming a better version of yourself.
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Minding your business isn't just for personal success,
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it makes your relationships healthier too.
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When you stop over analyzing people's actions,
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you free yourself from unnecessary stress.
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You become more understanding and less judgmental,
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and that's what makes people feel comfortable around you.
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Instead of being the neighborhood investigator,
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be the friend, partner, or colleague who uplifts and inspires.
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Because at the end of the day,
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the strongest relationships aren't built on gossip and interference.
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They're built on respect, trust, and personal growth.
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The most powerful people are those who don't need constant validation.
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Independence means thinking for yourself,
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making decisions without fear,
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and living life on your own terms it's about being your own biggest supporter rather than waiting for applause
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because let's be real if you need constant cheering to keep going what happens
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when the crowd stops clapping when you stop relying on people's approval you unlock true confidence
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and confidence that's what makes people unstoppable think about the most successful people in history did they stop to ask
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if everyone agreed with them before making bold moves
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no they believed in their vision took risks
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and made things happen true independence is knowing
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that your worth isn't determined by likes comments
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or outside opinions it's about making decisions
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that align with your goals not someone else's expectations people who
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constantly seek approval end up trapped in a cycle of hesitation afraid to act without a round of applause
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but those who who stand firm in their beliefs move forward regardless of who's watching.
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When you trust yourself, you gain the freedom to create,
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innovate and build the life you truly want.
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Others may not understand your journey and that's okay, they don't have to.
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At the end of the day,
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independence isn't about proving anything to others.
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It's about proving to yourself that you are capable, strong and enough.
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So go ahead, walk boldly,
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trust your instincts and let your confidence lead the way.
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What happens
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when you mind your business long enough your life starts making
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sense instead of wasting time on distractions you invest time in your purpose you stop being drained by negativity
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and start being fueled by passion your energy shifts from worrying
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about what others are doing to creating something meaningful in your own life
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and the best part you become an inspiration without even trying people who focus on their own growth purpose
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and success naturally inspire others to do the same when you dedicate yourself to improving you radiate confidence,
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peace and determination qualities that draw others in.
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Instead of getting caught up in drama,
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you become an example of what's possible when someone stays in their lane and works hard.
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Want a meaningful life?
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Mind your business, stay focused and let your journey be the proof that it works.
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Every minute spent on unnecessary distractions is a minute taken away from your dreams.
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Instead of worrying about the latest gossip,
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worry about leveling up your skills.
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Instead of envying someone else's success create your own the secret to a fulfilling life isn't found in comparison
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or criticism It's found in commitment and consistency.
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So keep your eyes on your path
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Stay dedicated to your purpose and watch how your life transforms into something extraordinary
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While others are busy watching you'll be busy winning
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Bu dersin kelimeleri ve konuşma notları
Bu C1 seviyesindeki konuşma dersi “FOCUS ON YOURSELF NOT OTHERS - Inspired By Jack Ma” videosuna dayanıyor. En çok tekrarlanan kelimeler: energy, instead, focus, success, unnecessary. Bu videoda gölgeleme çalışması için 327 cümle ve 3095 kelime var. Konuşma bölümü 18:16 sürüyor. Konuşmacı dakikada yaklaşık 169 kelimeyle, günlük konuşmaya yakın doğal bir hızda konuşuyor. Kelimelerin %86’i İngilizcede en sık kullanılan 3.000 kelime arasında; geri kalanına başlamadan önce bakmakta fayda var.
Bu videodaki önemli kelimeler
Videodaki en ileri düzey 15 kelime, telaffuzu ve anlamıyla:
| Kelime | Telaffuz | Anlam |
|---|---|---|
| gossip isim | /ˈɡɑsɪp/ | dedikodu, gıybet |
| negativity isim | /ˌnɛɡ.əˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ | olumsuzluk, negatiflik |
| wisely zarf | /ˈwaɪzli/ | akıllıca, bilgece |
| clap fiil | /klæp/ | şak |
| scroll isim | /skɹoʊl/ | tomar |
| superpower isim | süper güç | |
| align fiil | /əˈlaɪn/ | hizalanmak, hizaya geçmek |
| distract fiil | /dɪˈstɹækt/ | dikkati dağıtmak |
| millionaire isim | /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ | milyoner |
| applause isim | /əˈplɔːz/ | alkış, tapşın |
| envy isim | /ˈɛnvi/ | kıskançlık, haset |
| grind fiil | /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ | öğütmek |
| obstacle isim | /ˈɑbstəkəl/ | engel, ket |
| disguise fiil | /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ | kılık değiştirmek |
| rumor isim | /ˈɹumɚ/ | söylenti, rivayet |
Duyacağınız deyimsel fiiller
| Kelime | Anlam |
|---|---|
| check out fiil | gözden geçirmek |
Tekrar etmeye değer cümleler
Videodan, günlük konuşmada yeniden kullanabileceğiniz kısa ve tam cümleler:
- Have you ever seen a chicken trying to fight a cow?
- Someone somewhere is talking about you?
- You weren't born to solve everyone's problems.
- Why waste your breath on battles that don't contribute to your growth?
- You start questioning yourself, you're training even your shoes.
Bu videodaki dil bilgisi
Konuşmacının en çok kullandığı yapılar, videodaki sözcüklerin aynısıyla:
| Yapı | Videoda |
|---|---|
| Edilgen yapı be + fiilin üçüncü hâli — kimin yaptığı değil, ne olduğu önemli | could be spent · weren't born · be sidetracked |
| İlgi cümlecikleri who / which + cümle — bir kişi ya da şey hakkında ek bilgi | someone who says · people who specialize · those who discipline |
| Present perfect have/has + fiilin üçüncü hâli — geçmişte olan ama şimdi de önemli olan bir eylem | Have you ever seen · Have you ever noticed |
Dikkat edilecek telaffuzlar
Konuşmacı don't, you're, isn't gibi kısaltılmış biçimleri 65 kez kullanıyor. Bunları duyduğunuz gibi kısa söyleyin.
- “sh” ve “zh” sesleri: distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, expectation /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/, accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/
- Uzun kelimeler — vurguyu doğru yere koyun: negativity /ˌnɛɡ.əˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/, undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/, validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, millionaire /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/, ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/
Türkçe konuşanların zorlandığı sesler:
- /w/ — dudaklar yuvarlak, /v/ değil: wisely /ˈwaɪzli/, unwanted /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/
- Kelime başındaki ünsüz kümesi — araya ünlü eklemeyin: clap /klæp/, scroll /skɹoʊl/, clarity /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/, grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/, transform /tɹænsˈfɔɹm/
- /æ/ — “e”den daha açık: distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, clap /klæp/, clarity /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/, validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, distract /dɪˈstɹækt/
Bu videoyla nasıl çalışılır
- Videonun tamamını konuşmadan bir kez dinleyin ve bilmediğiniz kelimeleri not edin.
- 0,75× hızla başlayın, cümle cümle tekrar edin ve kolaylaşınca normal hıza dönün.
- Kendinizi kaydedin ve orijinaliyle karşılaştırın; gossip, negativity, wisely gibi kelimelere özellikle dikkat edin.
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