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Most people want success, but very few are obsessed enough to earn it.
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And a lot of people may say that obsession is unhealthy or that you need balance in life,
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but the truth of the matter is being somewhat obsessed is far better than drifting through life without any purpose.
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It's the obsession that turns dreams into reality and what separates the average from the truly successful.
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And it's not about being crazy or extreme, it's about being committed, it's choosing your dreams over distractions and refusing to live an average life.
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So today we will be exploring some key takeaways from the book Be Obsessed
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or Be Average by Grant Cardone to see how being obsessed in the right way can help you reach your fullest potential.
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Starting with the first major lesson, obsession is your advantage.
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Being obsessed isn't a flaw, it's actually a superpower.
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Most people stay average because it feels safer.
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They avoid taking risks, they stick to what's comfortable and skip the hard work they know is needed to reach their goals.
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And being average is not just a default,
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it's an active choice, a decision we make to hold back from the hard work and risks that actually lead to success.
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And this usually happens because stepping out of comfort feels uncomfortable, and chasing big goals means facing uncertainty and possible failure.
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It's just easier to stick with what's familiar than to push yourself into what's unknown,
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even if that means never living the life you're capable of creating.
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Obsessed people on the other hand, they take a different path.
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They refuse to settle for comfort and ignore their goals.
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And a great example of this is Beth Harmon from The Queen's Gambit.
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From the moment she discovered chess, she completely immersed herself.
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Her dedication wasn't just about talent.
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It was about focus, commitment and refusing to settle for anything less than excellence.
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Although her obsession with chess can seem unhealthy at times, that intense concentration is also what made her unstoppable,
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pushing her to master the game and rise to the top in a field dominated almost entirely by men.
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She proves that reaching mastery isn't about luck, it's about relentless dedication.
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Everyone desires success, but just desiring it isn't enough, because success unfortunately doesn't come from luck, it comes from relentless effort.
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Only by being obsessed with every aspect of your craft, every challenge, and every opportunity can you turn your dreams into reality.
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And that's what makes obsession such a powerful advantage.
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It's what pushes you to study longer, practice harder, and dream bigger.
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It transforms your ambition into action.
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In fact, if you're not a little obsessed with your goals, then you're probably not giving it everything you've got.
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The next takeaway is to reject balance.
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Many people tend to think that chasing your dreams non -stop is dangerous
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and that balance is the key to a healthy life.
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But in reality, striving for balance can actually hold you back from achieving your goals.
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Of course, I'm not saying you should never rest or take breaks.
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Those are obviously very important.
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What I mean is that if you want to achieve something extraordinary,
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you cannot let the idea of balance stop you from going all in when it matters most.
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You cannot let comfort become an excuse to avoid putting in the work your goals demand.
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Rejecting balance doesn't mean ignoring your well -being.
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It means understanding that extraordinary results require extraordinary focus.
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Sometimes, you have to stop chasing balance and start chasing growth.
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Because balance feels good in the moment, but growth is what actually gets you closer to the life you dream about.
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And some people might even judge you for being obsessed with improving yourself in your life.
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But the fact is, everybody is already obsessed with something.
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I've never met anyone who wasn't.
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The question is, is it a bad obsession or a good one?
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Is it taking you closer to your goals, inspiring you and helping you grow, or is it just a distraction?
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Take Cassie from Euphoria as an example.
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She's obsessed with seeking attention and approval from others and that fixation often leads her into unhealthy choices and emotional stress.
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And it proves just how an obsession can be so harmful and damaging if it's focused on the wrong things.
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The lesson here is that obsession itself isn't bad.
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It's all about where you choose to direct it.
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Another takeaway is obsession shows an action.
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Obsessed people work harder.
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They immerse themselves fully in their goals, constantly learning, experimenting, and improving.
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They treat every day as an opportunity to move closer to their dream.
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In the book, Grant Cardone talks about how his life only started to change when he became obsessed.
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He wasn't born rich or naturally successful.
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In fact, he was broke with no clear path to where he wanted to be.
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But rather than giving up or settling for average, he fully immersed himself in learning and mastering sales.
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His relentless commitment is what transformed him from someone struggling to pay bills into a multi -millionaire entrepreneur.
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His story is a reminder that success comes from dedication and consistent action, and the same applies to you as well.
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Choose a craft or skill that truly matters to you and commit to mastering it every day.
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Be the one who wakes up early to work on your dreams, even when others are still asleep.
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Be the one who practices relentlessly and who turns every opportunity into progress.
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Success doesn't come to the average people, it comes to those who are willing to outwork everyone.
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If you want to be different and stand out, your actions need to stand out too.
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And lesson number 4 that I want to highlight is Obsession requires sacrifice.
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Success comes with a price, and that price is the willingness to make sacrifices.
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Being obsessed isn't only about working hard, it's also about choosing your goals over comfort and convenience day after day.
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Sometimes that means saying no to distractions, skipping late night scrolling, or even missing social events so you can invest in yourself.
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Yes, it's not going to be easy, it's going to feel hard, but everything worth achieving in life is hard.
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Leveling up is hard.
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It takes a lot of effort, it takes a lot of patience and discipline,
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but doing nothing and staying stuck in a life that you're not satisfied with is also hard.
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So why not choose the hard that actually gets you closer to your dreams?
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And it's not about punishing yourself, it's about choosing what really matters.
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It might mean less free time and saying no to distractions,
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but the payoff makes it all worth it and the confidence you build along the way not only changes your results,
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it changes how you see yourself as well.
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At the end of the day, it's about how much you're willing to give for the life you want.
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Success isn't meant to be easy.
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If it were, everyone would have it, but that's not the case.
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Success demands effort, sacrifice, and a level of commitment that most people can't sustain.
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But that's what makes it rare.
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That's what makes it worth it.
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You don't become great by doing what everyone else is doing.
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You become great by doing what they won't.
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That's it for today.
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I truly hope this episode inspired you to take your goals seriously and let your obsession drive you forward.
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Thank you so much for watching.
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I love you and I'll see you in the next one.
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Bye!
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本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節口語課以影片“Be obsessed or be average”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有：obsessed, obsession, goals, dream, success。 這段影片共有 95 個句子、1272 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 6:43。 說話人語速較快，每分鐘約 189 個詞，會出現較多連讀和弱讀。 84% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞，其餘的詞建議在練習前先學一下。
影片中的重點詞彙
影片中 15 個值得學習的單詞，附發音和釋義：
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| obsession 名詞 | /əbˈsɛʃən/ | 著迷, 著迷 |
| chase 動詞 | /t͡ʃeɪs/ | 追逐, 追 |
| comfort 名詞 | /ˈkʌm.fət/ | 舒適 /舒適 |
| lesson 名詞 | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | 課業 /課業, -課 /-課 |
| commitment 名詞 | /kəˈmɪtmənt/ | 承諾 /承諾 |
| refuse 動詞 | /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ | 拒絕 /拒絕, 回絕 /回絕 |
| extraordinary 形容詞 | /ɪksˈtɹɔːrdɪn(ə)ɹi/ | 非凡, 了不起 |
| sacrifice 名詞 | /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.faɪs/ | 犧牲 /犧牲 |
| relentless 形容詞 | /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/ | 永無止境 /永無止境 |
| ignore 動詞 | /ɪɡˈnɔː/ | 無視 /無視, 忽略 |
| skip 動詞 | /skɪp/ | 跳 |
| transform 動詞 | /tɹænsˈfɔɹm/ | 變換 /變換, 變形 /變形 |
| inspire 動詞 | /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | 授意, 鼓舞 |
| chess 名詞 | /t͡ʃɛs/ | 象棋, 國際象棋 /國際象棋 |
| consistent 形容詞 | /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ | 一貫的 /一貫的 |
影片中出現的短語動詞
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| give up 動詞 | 投案, 自首 | |
| wake up 動詞 | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | 醒, 醒來 /醒來 |
值得反覆跟讀的句子
影片中簡短而完整的句子，可以直接用在日常對話裡：
- Rejecting balance doesn't mean ignoring your well -being.
- I've never met anyone who wasn't.
- It's all about where you choose to direct it.
- You become great by doing what they won't.
影片中的語法
說話人最常用的結構，並附上影片中的原話：
| 結構 | 影片中的用法 |
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| 被動語態 be + 過去分詞 — 強調發生了什麼，而不是誰做的 | being obsessed · is needed · wasn't born |
| 定語從句 who / which + 從句 — 補充說明人或事物 | anyone who wasn · one who wakes · one who practices |
需要注意的發音
說話人用了 24 次縮略和弱讀形式，例如 isn't, you're, doesn't。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/, distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/, concentration /ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: extraordinary /ɪksˈtɹɔːrdɪn(ə)ɹi/, dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/, concentration /ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音：
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/，上齒輕觸下唇: discover /dɪˈskʌvə/, invest /ɪnˈvɛst/, convenience /kənˈvinjəns/, strive /ˈstɹaɪv/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: chase /t͡ʃeɪs/, comfort /ˈkʌm.fət/, commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/, refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/, sacrifice /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.faɪs/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: relentless /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, explore /ɪkˈsploɹ/, harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/, scroll /skɹoʊl/
如何用這段影片練習
- 先完整聽一遍影片，不要開口，記下不認識的單詞。
- 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀，熟練之後再回到正常速度。
- 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 obsession, chase, comfort 這類單詞。
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