The Feel Good English Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kevin Conwell
Become more fluent in English and life with inspiring English lessons based on the best non-fiction books and Ted Talks. Feel Good English is personal growth for English learners. Let's grow together!
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To start this episode, let me ask you something. Do you have a voice inside your head? Like, do you have “something” inside of you that speaks to you? As weird as that sounds, I bet you do.
And I’m not talking about “hearing voices” in your head, like a crazy person might, but just that self-talk we all have that guides us, or at least tries really hard to guide us. It’s that voice inside us that starts having a conversation as soon as we open our eyes in the morning. The voice is obsessed with the past, and also obsessed with the future.
So is that voice us? Is that who we are? Or is it just part of us? And is there a way to tame this voice? To not be blindly controlled by it?
I recently read a book that was recommended by one of my students. The book is called “10% Happier” by Dan Harris. This book attempts to convince skeptics on the benefits of meditation, by taking a very practical approach to the science behind this mindfulness practice, and showing you how and why letting go of your ego is important for living a stress-free life.
So that voice in your head, we can refer to that as the ego. E-G-O. I’ve talked about the ego before. It can get in your way, make you do dumb things, and keep you from connecting with others on a deeper level.
And the author of this book talks a lot about the experiences that led him to discover the benefits of meditation, but I’ll just sum it up so we can focus more on what meditation is and how you can start doing it, if you don’t meditate that is.
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Today I’m going to teach you a lesson from a book called “A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy” by William Braxton Irvine. In this book, Irvine offers a refreshing presentation of Stoicism, showing how this ancient philosophy can still direct us toward a better life.
I’m only going to share one lesson from this book, a lesson on how to
get through the grocery store checkout line much faster, just kidding,
but one very valuable lesson which will show you how the teachings of
Stoicism can help us be little more grounded in today’s crazy world.
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Today I have some ideas from a very interesting book called “Predictably Irrational” by Dan Ariely. And the main point in this book, the overall message is that much of our behavior is misguided, irrational. Through research and study, the author has found that a lot of this irrational behavior is also predictable, which means there are very human, and natural reasons we behave this way.
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To get started with today’s topic, I got a question for you. What kind of person are you? Are you motivated? Are you lazy? Are you always running late? Are you a leader or a follower? Are you good at sports? And where did those beliefs come from? A former teacher, your friends who have labeled you a certain way, or maybe simply from yourself?
We all have an image of the type of person we are. Some of these images are positive, but some are detrimental to moving forward and making positive changes. We use stories to understand the world, but sometimes we can make ourselves the villain without thinking twice about the consequences of that narrative.
For example, if you think of yourself as a failure, you’ll quite likely fail. Conversely, if you consider yourself successful, you’ll find ways to succeed. If you think you’re bad at learning languages, well, you might subconsciously resist becoming a great English speaker. That’s dangerous.
And that’s the basic idea from the book I recently read, how our self image dictates our behavior. The book is called “Psycho-Cybernetics” by Maxwell Maltz. It was published in 1960, so it’s been around a few years, but the book is great. I read a lot, obviously, and i read a lot of regurgitated ideas. People take some basic self-help ideas and write their own book about them. Put their name on them. Nothing really special there. But this book, even though it’s from many decades ago, I found plenty of interesting ideas I hadn’t thought of or read about before.
I’m going to focus on one chapter in this book; keep it simple. The ideas in this chapter stuck out to me the most and I want to share them with you because I think they’re so relevant to not just life in general, but to speaking a foreign language. Here I go again, connecting life lessons with English learning. You ready?
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The podcast that blends, mixes, English learning with personal development. Making your time spent with English more inspiring, enlightening, and...exciting?
This is the last episode of 2017, well, it’s literally the first episode of 2018, but I am still going to touch on a couple ideas from 2017, two BIG ideas I shared with you that I consider to be so important.
Both of these are ideas are really simple, straight to the point, but can have a big impact on behavior. And I’m going to go into these two ideas, going to review them with you today because you can take these two concepts and apply them to your life this coming year. They can help you stay strong and help you stay focused, two things I often need help with.
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I have a lesson for you today that will be good for speaking practice. I want you to speak today, either out loud so people think you talk to yourself like a crazy person, or in your head, so you can create voices in your head that speak English. So you’ll either be crazy and talk to yourself or you’ll have voices in your English that speak English. Got it?
It’s almost the end of the year, so I wanted to do a bit of a yearly review. Review some of the biggest, most popular, and also what I consider to be the most important lessons I learned with you this year.
But I want you to get involved today, so I am going to bring you in on the conversation. I’m going to ask you some questions about what I talk about, and you should answer them. If you ever hear me say the word, “blank”, that means you need to fill in the “blank” with a word. So if I said, “I really like “blank”, you would say, “Kevin, I really like...clowns” Make sense?
So review with me some great lessons from this year , use you mouth a bit, or use your internal mouth, whatever the hell that is, and feel good!
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Today I have something special for you. Well, I guess it’s always special, right? But today is extra special. It’s not going to be just me on the show, I brought someone else on the show to talk about life-changing topics. Lindsay McMahon from AllEarsEnglish will be on the show today, talking about the main premise behind her very popular show The AllEarsEnligsh podcast, the importance of connection, not perfection. More specifically, what gets in the way of connection when trying to communicate with others.
Get in the way of means, by the way, to obstruct, become an obstacle, prevent from happening. So we’re going to talk about three things that prevent us from connecting with others when speaking English.
And I’ll also be stopping the interview periodically to ask you some questions. I’m also going to stop the interview to go deeper into what was talked about, help you understand what we’re saying, and to slow it all a down a bit.
I hope you enjoy it. But more than that, I hope today’s episode helps you focus on connection more than perfection because perfection can be such a terrible enemy!
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I’m going to talk about a concept today, a pretty complicated one. A concept that’ll stretch your mind, make you think, possibly make your mind stronger.
And speaking of stronger, let’s first talk about muscles. How do we build muscle at the gym? I mean, how do we really build muscle? By going to the gym and lifting a light amount of weight, many many times? Or by pushing your muscles beyond their limit? Beyond what they’re used to, what they’re accustomed to?
Well, if you’re not too knowledgeable about building muscles it works like this...
When you go to the gym and lift really heavy weights, when you feel the burn and get close to your limit, but push on and do just one more rep, one more repetition, that’s when muscle growth happens.
This happens because the fragile parts, the fragile tissue in your muscles, are broken down, are ripped you could say. You give a “shock” to your muscles by surprising them with heavier weight than they’re used to.
That’s how stress and shock can prepare your body for even bigger stress. And it’s the building of this “extra capacity” to avoid future shock that I’m going to talk about today.
What we are going to think about is how shock, stress, and volatility make things stronger. More resilient.
This concept is based on a book called “Antifragile” by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. This book reveals how some systems thrive on shock, volatility, and uncertainty, and when things allow for breakage, like muscles, it’s actually a good thing.
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Today we’re going to talk about a Ted Talk. Well, and a book. We are going to discover the reason why some people and some companies are so influential. We often think that if someone tells you exactly what they can do for you and how they do it then we’ll be convinced. But it’s actually not the case. If you want people to follow you, it’s important to know that they won’t care much about what you do, but why you do what you do. It’s all about the why.
Also in today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how to motivate people, how to motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck and frustrated and also how to get inspired in life and work.
These ideas come from one of the most popular Ted Talks of all time by a guy named Simon Sinek. It’s all based on a very powerful idea. And I’m going to share his ideas with you, I’ll play some of his talk so you can hear someone else’s English, and I will also talk a little about the “Why” behind Feel Good English.
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in today’s episode, I am going to teach you how to deal with
people, well how to deal with people better. I’m going to pull lessons
from the very popular and classic book, “How to Win Friends and
Influence People” by Dale Carnegie.
Since “How to Win Friends & Influence People” was published in 1936,
it has sold millions and millions of copies.
The advice contained in the book is deceptively simple, but remains as
effective as ever. Just adhering to simple guidelines like smiling when
meeting someone and remembering their first name can help anyone
become more likable and influential.
I am going to mainly talk about the first two parts of the book, how to
deal with people and also how to communicate better with people. Both of these parts, and the lessons contained within
Both of these parts, and the lessons contained within them, can help you become better liked by your peers, or even more liked if your peers already think you’re a superstar, and they can also help you deal with difficult people, difficult people at work, school, maybe at home, wherever.
So listen to the lesson a few times, pay attention to new English words you hear, and also, really think about what is being taught. If you need to pause the audio to think about something and apply what I talk about to your life, do that!
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Today I have an episode based on two words. That’s it, two English words. But these two words affect our lives so much. One of these words is responsible for our loneliness, depression, our feelings of never having enough. It causes hate, and fights, and divorce. It makes us want to put our heads in the sand.
And the other word is the solution to the first word. The second word makes us feel more connected to others, more fulfilled, more courageous, and you’ll be happy to know this word, or applying this word to your life, will also help you become a badass confident English speaker. It’s kind of the secret to success with learning a foreign language.
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Today I’m going to get a bit personal. I’m going to tell you something that recently happened in my life that could have ended pretty terribly, but instead, the situation turned into a huge life-lesson for me! Thank God.
I recently had a realization that ended months of conflict that I was dealing with. Yes, I too suffer at times, and there is nothing wrong with that. Suffering can show exactly where we need to change. And what happened to me was definitely life-changing.
I’m going to share with you what was happening in my life that led to this realization, with the hopes of not just giving you something to listen to and to learn new English from, but also to show you how and why you might fall into the same situation that I did, and how to get out of it, or even avoid it.
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We as humans love the stories of incredible successes. Stories of people doing things that seem impossible.
But I got to thinking, “you know when something terrible happens to someone, this person becomes limited to just what’s in front of them. Their options have been taken away from them. And it seems that it’s exactly because their life becomes limited that their life is transformed.
It’s as if going through something traumatic is the fuel, or you could say the catalyst, that leads to great transformation.
Now I’m not saying we should try to seek out tragedies, don’t do that, please. But what if we could tap into, meaning “utilize”, tap into what these people feel when they are faced with such limitations. These limitations have forced them to be extremely creative, inspired them, and have helped them find a whole new level of motivation.
What can we learn from these stories? And how can we apply what they discovered to our lives without having to go through such a tragic event? Is it even possible?
That’s what I’m going to talk about today, and I found a Ted Talk that I think is very relevant to these questions.
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In January, with a pen, paper, and a lot of motivation, I plan out my whole year and what I want to see happen.
Well, you know what, my year hasn’t ever really fallen nicely in line with my goals. Can you believe that? Things change. Goals change. Life happens. Opportunities you weren’t expecting come into your life, and often opportunities you were expecting don’t come. It can be frustrating.
But there’s gotta be a better way! And I think I found one. A better way.
I looked for a better approach. One that doesn’t make me feel disappointed in myself when I remember that I haven’t reached my original, yearly goals because I often don’t reach the original goals I set for myself. I’m realizing more and more how hard it is, especially in business, to plan far in the future when not knowing what will come your way.
Today I am going to talk about goals. But not an inspirational lesson on how to reach every goal you set, but why you shouldn’t live a life focused on goals. It’s unhealthy. And possibly even less productive than another approach.
What’s that other approach? I’m not going to tell you. Well, not yet. Keep listening!
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Today’s lesson might be a little shocking for some of you, especially because it’s coming from me, someone who talks a lot about personal development.
Why shocking? Because today’s episode is on a book that pretty much disrupts a lot of the self-help genre. The self-help genre covers subjects like motivation, how to be happier, how to be more productive, the importance of goal setting, basically, self-help books teach us how to be better humans.
I talk about a lot of these topics here on the podcast, and I do think there are valuable lessons to be learned.
But… like I said, the book I read for today’s episode is different. The name of the book is “The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking” by Oliver Burkeman.
If you’re someone who thinks that all the self-help books on the power of thinking positively, and books like “The Secret” are garbage, well, you’d love this book.
And... if you’re like me, very open to different perspectives, philosophies and different approaches to life, you’ll also find some value in this book.
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When you have an idea about doing something, something you know would be valuable to your life, do you often stop and think about it, then end up not doing that “something”? This happens a lot! It happens to me, a lot! There’s a voice inside my head that keeps me from doing what’s important.
Does this happen to you?
According to the author of a book called “The 5 Second Rule”, the author’s name is Mel Robbins, the secret to being more confident and successful comes down to making the right decision in the 5 seconds after you have an idea.
You can’t let those 5 seconds kill your dreams!
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Today we are going to talk about happiness.
We all like feeling happy, right? Well, if you don't like feeling happy, well then you either need some professional help, which I hope you get, or you're a freak!
But why do we always focus on the negative? Well, our brains evolved this way. It's an ancient survival mechanism, actually. We needed to learn quickly from bad experiences.
This obsession with the negative continues even until today, though we don't need this as a survival mechanism anymore.
In the book, "Hardwiring Happiness" by Rick Hanson, we learn why we are prone to, (have the tendency to, inclined to) worry about the past, focus on fears, and past hurts, and quite often, ignore positive experiences.
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Let me help you correct some of the most common advanced grammar mistakes.
There are two different phrases that often get mixed up. One is easy, and one is complex. But even the easy one needs to be explained, and the complex one, well, that one too.
The first is about past habits, or something that existed or was true in the past, but doesn’t exist or isn’t true anymore.
The second is about a feeling you have about something.
A – past habit or truth
B – a feeling (present, past, future)
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Does it ever feel like you give up pretty quickly after deciding to do something positive for your life? You want to make a big change or add a big skill to start strong but only a few days or sometimes a few weeks later you give up, and we feel bad when this happens. Or do you constantly notice yourself doing things that you know aren't good for you, aren't healthy, aren't positive, aren't helping you get closer to the life that you ideally would like to live? Well, I'm going to talk about a book today called “The Compound Effect” by Deron Hardy and it's going to tackle these issues. Most of us struggle at times with reaching our goals, and according to the book “The Compound Effect” this comes down to, this is all based on our daily habits, the choices we make from moment to moment. If this sounds stressful, like “
Well, I'm going to talk about a book today called “The Compound Effect” by Deron Hardy and it's going to tackle these issues. Most of us struggle at times with reaching our goals, and according to the book “The Compound Effect” this comes down to, this is all based on our daily habits, the choices we make from moment to moment. If this sounds stressful, like “
If this sounds stressful, like “Uh oh, Kevin I don't want to think about my choices every moment!” it shouldn't. There are tactics and strategies from the book that we can start applying to our life to help us create daily routines based on our goals. Getting clarity on what we should be doing and what we should not be doing, and also some tips on how to start adding positive habits into our life. So I'm going to talk about some key principles from this book, I hope it's helpful.
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I'll share some listener numbers, how the podcast has changed, and what's coming in the future.
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Today we are going to talk about a video, a TED Talk called The power of passion and perseverance, by professor and author Angela Lee Duckworth. And in this talk, she talks about a characteristic, a very important, a vital characteristic that successful people have.
It’s not how smart you are, it’s not how good you look, it’s something else and I’m going to talk about that in this TED Talk today.
We can't let our feelings of failure stop us and keep us from improving, grit
will get you through this. Long term thinking, power through these feelings of inferiority and know that you are improving, your brain is growing through these challenges. And if you continue to work on it, get through the struggle, you will see improvements.
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Today's episode I think will help you become much more fluent in life. One of my favorite books, at least one of my top ten books that I've read in my, not so short life, but not so long life either.
I'm going to talk about a book today called "The 4 Agreements". This book was written by the author Donna Miguel Ruiz, who is Mexican, and it was published in 1997. This book is about our self-limiting beliefs. Beliefs that rob us of joy and also that create a lot of suffering, a lot of needless suffering.
So I'm going to give you an introduction to this book and talk about each agreement, and share with you what I think are the most important ideas and the ones that can help you get the most benefit from this book in a short fifteen-minute podcast episode.
As I go along I will also explain some of the English that I use that you might not know.
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I’m going to talk about some fascinating concepts from a book and we're going to go more into the evolution of human sexual behavior in an attempt to understand why we deal with sex the way that we do.
Some questions that will be answered are things like are we naturally monogamous? Monogamy, monogamous, is an important word in this episode. Monogamous means having one partner only. The book answers the question, are monogamous relationships natural, the way they should be, or are they impossible to keep based on our instincts?
Also going to talk about how casual sex was crucial to our ancestors’ survival, casual sex meaning not committed relationships.
And lastly, I will also talk about how agriculture ruined our health and happiness.
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Today we're going to talk about history, something I don't do very often here on the Feel Good English podcast, but this book that I’ve recently read is very interesting and I wanted to share something different with you, very interesting ideas on the history of humans, going all the way back three hundred thousand years, three hundred thousand years.
I'm going to talk about five main changes, transitions that happened during our evolution that has led us to common times.
If this is interesting to you I would highly recommend searching out the book we're going to talk about today which is called "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind." The author of this book is Yuval Noah Harari.
I'm going to talk about some of the key concepts from the book to give you an idea of what it's about and also, of course, to help you build your English knowledge, teaching you some new vocabulary, phrasal verbs, expressions and whatever may come about.
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If you are listening to this, it’s very likely you have learned a foreign language which is English; good for you, great job by the way.
And maybe you have tried or you are considering learning another foreign language. This book has some very valuable advice and strategies on how to do that. And don't forget, and I talk about this a lot, I believe everyone learns a foreign language differently and at least they have their own preference on how to learn, you have to make the process fun and interesting.
So even though this book has great tips, it’s not like it has the answer for everybody. We have to experiment, try out different things, see what works for us, see what we enjoy doing and keep applying those methods.
However, there are universal methods of learning a foreign language, methods that I believe most people can benefit from. And through research and experimentation, we can learn these methods and apply them and see quicker results in our language learning journey, our language learning process. And the book "Fluent Forever" has great tips.
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Today I'm going to give you a few ideas on a book called "Give and Take. Why helping others drives our success." This book is by Adam Grant, who is a professor at a very prestigious business school.
And in this book, the author argues that success depends on how we approach our interactions with others. So how we approach others, how we deal with other people is very, very important.
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Today I have an episode based on a book called "Ego is the enemy" by Ryan Holiday.
And if you've never heard the word ego, ego, E G O just to give you a brief definition. The ego is a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance. Basically, the ego makes you think of how important you are, how valuable you are. So if the ego gets out of control you might think you're too valuable.
This book is all about maintaining the ego in check. Keeping something in check means keeping it at a reasonable level. And Ryan Holiday goes very deep on the subject of how to keep an ego in check but he also talks a lot about why the ego can really damage our chances of success. And what does success do? Well, it could bring us a fulfilling happier life.
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Today’s book I am going to talk about is kind of a special one for me. Why? Because it’s one of the first books that I can remember that really got me thinking a lot more about how to deal with the everyday stresses and struggles of life. I first read this book in college, I was probably around twenty years old, and it was very impactful. And when I first read it, it brought completely new ideas to me, I tried them out, I experimented with these ideas a little bit. So what is the book I am talking about? Well, the book is called The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. And in general, this book is all about accepting the present moment. How often during your day are you regretting things that have happened in the past? Thinking about the decisions you shouldn't have made, or things you shouldn't have said. And also how much of your day do you spend thinking about the future, worrying about the future? What’s going to happen, what’s going to happen in your life that you might not want to happen? And lastly, do you find yourself always thinking, “In the future when this happens, or once I am able to do this, everything will be better. If I get this job, if I pass this test, if I become fluent in English, if all of these things happen, then my life will be great". Well, this all causes stress, and in The Power of Now, there are some very very useful tools for dealing with these thoughts that can cause you to be anxious
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There are four core human drives (motivations) that form how people think and behave.
Understanding these core drives helps us to understand what people want, as well as provides us with information on how to help others with services that meet these wants through business.
Satisfy all these wants = a great business idea!
Learn about these four basic drives and how they affect our behavior, and apply these lessons to your English learning in this episode of the Feel Good English podcast.
Personal development for English learners.
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For years I have had an on-and-off again relationship with the gym.
Believe me, I know the importance of staying fit. Having a healthy body makes just about all other aspects of life easier.
But after maintaining a long gym routine, sometimes even for a year or more, I would always find a reason to stop going. Something would change in my life so I would take a week off from the gym, which would turn into two weeks, then a month, then I'd realize I hadn't been in months.
And that's what happened recently. So I am trying something different, because, well, it's time.
I found a book at the library (yes, the library) called "You are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises" by Mark Lauren.
And so far I'm thrilled (very excited).
In this episode, I am going to tell you the 5 main reasons bodyweight exercising looks promising, and maybe it'll be something you can try out too!
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How and what you think is CRITICAL – it’s the foundation everything else is built upon.
Set your goals high...then exceed them!
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We can all become better conversationalists. And when learning English, you can also focus on improving your communication skills in general. That's one benefit of learning a foreign language.
In this episode, I share lessons from a Ted Talk called 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.
Focus on what "way" at a time, and become better at not just English, but communicating in general.
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Have you ever thought about starting your own online business? Wouldn't it be nice to make some extra money on the side by doing something you love?
In the book, "Will it Fly" by Pat Flynn, you'll learn practical step-by-step tactics that can help you combine your talents with your passion to creating a valid business idea.
Learn about two of the beginning steps in this episode of the FGE podcast.
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In this episode, I answer some question I have received over the last few months from listeners around the world.
Find out my opinions on building vocabulary, understanding t.v. series and movies in English, and what to do when you have to live with your... mother-in-law!?!
Yes, learn how to deal with mother-in-laws in this episode of the Feel Good English podcast.
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Brian Kwong runs the website add1challenge.com A community of language learners who support each other to reach new levels of the language they're learning, like English.
In this interview, we talk about how Brian came up with the AddChallenge idea, as well as how a structure of accountability can be a powerful language learning tool.
To apply to the add1 challenge, go to www.feelgoodenglish.com/add1
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Are you Shy, or Just an Introvert?
Even though Western culture idealizes the outgoing, confident, and very social personality, not everyone can be that person. And in the book, "Quiet" by Susan Cain, we learn that people that aren't extremely social, or as we call them here, introverts, can bring a lot of value to group settings.
There have been many famous "introverts" too, which you can read more about in the book.
In today's episode, learn more about:
If you're an introvert
What the difference between being shy and an introvert is
How to "act" like an extrovert when society calls for it.
So don't be shy, and listen to this episode of the Feel Good English podcast.
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If you are taking on a big new mission, you have to find ways to stay motivated to keep moving forward. Progress is a HUGE motivator. So how do you see quick progress when you have long-term goals?
In the book Rework, two very successful entrepreneurs give you excellent tools that you can use to make your projects, be it a business, job, or even English learning, a big success too!
Learn to big ideas from this very insightful book, Rework, by Jasin Fried and David Hansson.
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Essentialism is the practice of focusing only on the most necessary aspects.
In today’s world, it can be very difficult to know what to focus on, and even more so, how to stay focused without getting distracted.
I have found that if I get rid of unnecessary things and activities, I do better quality work, and feel less stress.
The book “Essentialism” gives you practical methods on how you can declutter your life and work, leading to more success and fulfillment.
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Here are four of the most important lessons on productivity from 2016. These lessons have resonated with me the most, and I think they can do the same with you.
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Here are four of the most important lessons on motivation from 2016. These lessons have resonated with me the most, and I think they can do the same with you.
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Do you feel overwhelmed, swamped, and just too busy? Sometimes we have so many things to do we think we will never be able to finish everything. We also can spend days, weeks and even months "thinking" about doing important tasks but constantly feeling anxious because we never actually do them.
This episode is on a book that I NEEDED TO READ. With so many things to do with the new podcast, website, etc.., I need to learn how to tackle the most important tasks first thing in the morning and get "addicted" to the feeling you get after completing your most valuable, important task (the frog).
The book Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy is great! It has helped me get focused on the right things, and I am sure it can help you decide which tasks need to be done first, to bring the most success and happiness into your life. to be done first, to bring the most success and happiness into your life.
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Making decisions is part of daily life. What should I have for breakfast? What career path should I take? What English program is going to help me become fluent faster? Sometimes we struggle with making the "right" decision, especially when there are big life choices to be considered. Fortunately, making the right decisions is a skill that can be developed. As discussed in the book "Decisive", by Dan and Chip Heath, various factors contribute to making bad decisions. Through deep research, the authors have found factors that contribute to making poor choices, but if we recognize these factors and learn how to avoid them when making decisions we can feel more confident about the decisions we make. Learn how to be a better decision maker on this episode of the Feel Good English podcast.
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Are emotions happen for a reason. They help us deal with our environment, and are oven based on survival.
But they can also cause problems for you. Learning how to be emotionally smart is well, smart.
EQ = emotional intelligence. We can improve our EQ through practice and learning.Become better at controlling your emotions to handle difficult situations, like speaking English, more gracefully and effectively.
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Wake up and take control of your life!
Tony Robbins, the nation's leader in the science of peak performance, shows you his most effective strategies and techniques for mastering your emotions, your body, your relationships, your finances, and your life.
Learn strategies that will help you instantly become more motivated, focused, and positive, to get you closer to making your ideal life a reality.
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Whether he was introducing the latest iPad or delivering a keynote presentation, Steve Jobs electrified audiences with his incomparable style and presentation skills. He didn’t just pass information in his presentations; he told a story and shared a vision. He gave his audience a powerful experience that was unique, inspiring, and unforgettable.
Now you can do it too, even as an English learner, by learning the specific techniques that made Jobs such an effective presenter. Using Jobs’s legendary presentations as a blueprint, communication skills coach Carmine Gallo has written a book full of presentation secrets to help you plan, deliver, and refine the best presentation of your life
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We all have obstacles in our life.
If you’re an entrepreneur, artist, or student, this book is about seeing problems in “a new light”. Stop making excuses and learn how to take the obstacles we all face and use them to achieve our goals.
It’s all about perception, action, and will, and in the first part of this 3-part series I am going to share with you everything the book teaches on how to see obstacles in a more productive, beneficial way.
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If you’re an entrepreneur, artist, or student, this book is about seeing problems in “a new light”. Stop making excuses and learn how to take the obstacles we all face and use them to achieve our goals.
It’s all about perception, action, and will, and in the first part of this 3-part series I am going to share with you everything the book teaches on how to see obstacles in a more productive, beneficial way.
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We all have obstacles in our life.
If you're an entrepreneur, artist, or student, this book is about seeing problems in "a new light". Stop making excuses and learn how to take the obstacles we all face and use them to achieve our goals.
It's all about perception, action, and will, and in the first part of this 3-part series I am going to share with you everything the book teaches on how to see obstacles in a more productive, beneficial way.
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Even if we have a clear plan and know which direction we want to go, staying motivated can be difficult. And this is the key to achieving success!
So how do we stay motivated?
In this episode, I answer a question from a listener about how to stay motivated when learning English. Learn 4 simple steps based on a system by the master success coach Tony Robbins.
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Instead of changing jobs every six months, why don't you learn a way to start loving the job you currently have.
There is a common philosophy out there that we have to follow our passion and find the perfect job based on what we love to do in life.
Well finding a job based on your passion is often not even possible. But there is a way to enjoy the job you have a lot more, and in the book, "So Good They Can't Ignore You" by Cal Newport, you will learn:
- Why following your passion is a bad idea
- Why more people today are dissatisfied with their jobs than in the past
- What you should do instead of looking for the "perfect" job
- What skills you should develop in today's competitive job market.
Apply it to Your English Fluency
In this episode, I will show you how you can take the lessons from the book and not only enjoy your job more, but see faster progress in your English speaking skills too.
Listen up!
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Ric Elias was on that plane that landed in the Hudson River in New York. You know the one from the Tom Hanks movie?
Well, as you can imagine, when you are crashing to your death you're going to have some pretty memorable thoughts. And that's exactly what Ric shares in his Ted Talk, "3 things I learned while my plane crashed"
Learn what's important in life, and what's not, according to Ric. Also, learn some new English words and phrases!
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com How Do You Get People to Like You More? We've heard it before, "Just be yourself!" But according to the book, "The Like Switch" by Dr. Jack Schafer, you should first use a system that helps you connect with someone, and eventually gaining their trust and getting them to like you.
In his book, he gives two strategies that you can apply to situations like job interviews, schools, business colleagues, and whenever you have to get people to like you.
Apply These Lessons to English In this episode, I will teach you how to apply these strategies to your life, and use simple tactics when talking to others in English . Stop just getting "likes" on your Facebook and Instagram posts and start getting real likes.
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What's a pep talk? A motivating speech!
Who motivates you? Yourself? Your parents or children? What about a 10-year-old boy?
Kid President commands you to wake up, listen to the beating of your heart and create something that will make the world awesome.
Sometimes we need someone else to give us a push. Keep us focused, motivated, and passionate in the English learning process. Even if it is a kid.
In this very entertaining Ted Talk, Kid President will pump you up! (motivate)
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How Do You Become Rich?
Someone studied successful people to find the exact answer to this, and the lessons he shared have been followed for the last hundred years, and the book is still being studied today. At the beginning of the 20th century (1900) a guy named Napolean Hill was challenged to do something. He was challenged to interview very successful people over the next 20 years to find out what lead to their success. And through this research, he created the book "Think and Grow Rich" which is a self-help classic.
Do you Want to Become Rich in English?
What he found was that none of these successful people possess skills that were unattainable by most people. What it comes to when gaining big success can be broken down into a process. And I am going to talk about this process, and how you can apply it to your English learning in this episode of the Feel Good English podcast.
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/sivers Do you Share Your English Goals? If you have a big, new, exciting goal, are you tempted to share it with the world? Well, sharing them might have negative consequences. After hitting on a brilliant new life plan, our first instinct is to tell someone, but Derek Sivers says it's better to keep goals secret.He presents research stretching as far back as the 1920s to show why people who talk about their ambitions may be less likely to achieve them.In this episode of the Feel Good English podcast, learn why you shouldn't share your goals, but if you have to, how to share your goals in a way that will help you achieve them.
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Neuro-linguistic programming deals with how our minds and bodies are connected, how our emotions work, how we see the world, everybody sees the world differently, and our experiences and the way we communicate with other people is completely based on our own map of how we have learned about the world.
If you find yourself living in and thinking about the past too much, or maybe you procrastinate and you never seem to be able to get ahead of the projects that you want to get done, you are always doing them at the last minute, if you feel sad a lot, you are depressed a lot, maybe you start new habits, but then you soon give up, you soon quit
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Ever heard the phrase "Those who can't do, teach"? At the Bowery Poetry Club, slam poet Taylor Mali begs to differ. At the Bowery Poetry Club, slam poet Taylor Mali begs to differ, and delivers a powerful, 3-minute response on behalf of educators everywhere.
In this episode I will "break down" this poem for you. Also, learn how to use the expression "What do you make" to talk about your salary in this episode
Get the TRANSCRIPT at www.feelgoodenglish.com/memory Do you have a system for memorizing new English vocabulary? Are you a master of memorization? I'm not. :( But there is a system that has been around for thousands of years, helping people memorize information with much less effort. This system is based off evolution, which means it is the natural way our brains retain information. In the book, "Memory Palace", Lewis explains how this system works, and even goes through the works of Shakespear to show the reader exactly how to master this loci memory system. In this episode, I will explain this very effective method, and show you how you can apply it to English learning. Get the TRANSCRIPT at www.feelgoodenglish.com/memory
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/josh In his riveting new book, The Art of Learning, Waitzkin tells his remarkable story of personal achievement and shares the principles of learning and performance that have propelled him to the top—twice.
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Children's book author Jarrett Krosoczka shares the origins of the Lunch Lady graphic novel series, in which undercover school heroes serve lunch...and justice! His new project, School Lunch Hero Day, reveals how cafeteria lunch staff provide more than food, and illustrates how powerful a thank you can be.
Get the transcript --> www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Drew Badger from Englishanyone.com shares lessons that have changed his life, business and language learning. Learn how to apply these lessons to your English learning in today's episode.
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Through Dale Carnegie’s six-million-copy bestseller recently revised, millions of people have been helped to overcome the worry habit. Dale Carnegie offers a set of practical formulas you can put to work today. In our fast-paced world—formulas that will last a lifetime!
Get the transcript --> www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Terry Moore found out he'd been tying his shoes the wrong way his whole life. And you know what? So have you, probably. He'll teach you the right way in this talk, and show you how little changes can make a huge impact. Get the transcript --> www.feelgoodenglish.com/member
Get the free transcript --> www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Jack Askew is the creator of To Fluency. and a certified English language teacher and language lover. He has helped many English learners reach a high level of English. He's originally from the UK, but now lives in the mountains of North Carolina in the US. He then started teaching English lessons one-to-one online before finding his passion: language acquisition and English language coaching. He realized how powerful English language learning coaching can be. He researched this topic, applied the methods to his own language learning, worked with learners from all around the world, and saw some incredible results. All his experience and knowledge is at To Fluency Get the transcript --> www.feelgoodenglish.com/member
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Is there anything you’d like to add to your day? Is there any routine or habit that you think would help you be happier, be more productive, become a better English speaker? In today's TED Tuesday lesson, I will be talking about small things can make a big impact on your life, and why it's okay to start small in all your endeavors. Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member
FREE COURSE --> http://www.feelgoodenglish.com/free-course/ Do you want to reach out to the 2 billion English learners from across the world? Or perhaps you'd like to make friends with people who play the same game as you or enjoy the same music like you do? In today's episode , I will be teaching you how to communicate better by means of using simple words to express yourself more freely and get involved with a larger, more global audience. FREE COURSE --> http://www.feelgoodenglish.com/free-course/
GET THE TRANSCRIPT at www.feelgoodenglish.com Do you use transcripts for learning the content from this podcast more deeply? If so, what is the best way to use them? Is one way more effective than another? Well, yes, I think so. LIsten to this episode and find out the best way to use transcripts.
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Being a winner is an attitude, a way of life, a self-concept. It's a heads-up, full-speed-ahead way of living and being. It's an expectation of success that you can master with your personal coach, Denis Waitley.
Get the transcript --> www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Jay Walker explains why two billion people around the world are trying to learn English. He shares photos and spine-tingling audio of Chinese students rehearsing English — "the world's second language" — by the thousands.
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep work will make you better at what you do and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship. In short, deep work is like a super power in our increasingly competitive twenty-first century economy. And yet, most people have lost the ability to go deep-spending their days instead in a frantic blur of e-mail and social media, not even realizing there's a better way.
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com We can train our ability to delay gratification, just like we can train our muscles in the gym. And you can do it in the same way as the child and the researcher: by promising something small and then delivering. Over and over again until your brain says, 1) yes, it’s worth it to wait and 2) yes, I have the capability to do this. Learn more in this episode.
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To Sell Is Human offers a fresh look at the art and science of selling. As he did in Drive and A Whole New Mind, Daniel H. Pink draws on a rich trove of social science for his counterintuitive insights. He reveals the new ABCs of moving others (it's no longer "Always Be Closing"), explains why extraverts don't make the best salespeople, and shows how giving people an "off-ramp" for their actions can matter more than actually changing their minds.
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com In this Q&A episode, a Feel Good podcast listener asked, "When is the best time to listen to my podcast?" Are YOU doing it wrong? Listen and hear my opinion on when the most effective (and easiest) time to listen to English lessons is. Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com The American dream system has come to an end and has been long gone, and we as a collective society has become more submissive than ever and it's become even harder to keep up with Jones' in our current time.In this episode, I'll be talking about a book titled Choose Yourself byIn this episode, I'll be talking about a book titled Choose Yourself by James Altucher, a successful writer, podcaster, and businessman, and how we can get rid of our fear of rejection, become an idea machine, and how we can live our lives in the now. Apply these ideas to life, business, and English learning, and become a happier human being. Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com
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Think you're done after you've reached success? You're not! A common problem when people realize big successes is they stop doing what got them there in the first place. In this episode, Richard St. John shares his story of how he gave up on doing exactly the things he taught in his first Ted Talk, the 8 Secrets of Success.
Get free transcripts at www.feelgoodenglish.com In this episode of the Feel Good English Podcast, I have some bad news for you, unfortunately, and the news is... You are not as smart as you think. And where did I hear this news? Well, I heard it from the book "You Are Not so Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook. Why Your Memory will See Fiction and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself." by David McRaney. But here’s the truth: You are not so smart. You’re just as deluded as the rest of us. That’s okay because being deluded is part of being human.
Get the free transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member "Mindset" author, Carol Dweck, wants to share that our children need to know how to react to challenges not only in school, but also through any place else that creates various challenges. In this episode, we will also be talking about the Ted Talk, also by Carol Dweck, called "The Power of Believing That You Can Improve".Get the free transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member
In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distill vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation.
TRANSCRIPTS at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member Vanessa is an English teacher, language and culture lover, and continuously curious person. She's been teaching English for 6 years around the world, and now she teaches online helping intermediate English learners become confident speakers. In this episode, we talk about her entry into the teaching world, what she believes is key to English learning, as well as a book that she thinks can inspire language learners to become excellent speakers, and live a more meaningful life. TRANSCRIPTS at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member
Get the free transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com Are you unsure about which English goals you should have? Our modern world can create a lot of stress because of all the options and content we have. Which method is the best? How do I manage my time? How can I be more productive? Trying to answer all of these questions can be frustrating. But but the book, "The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving more with Less" by Richard Koch, will help you get clarity on what to focus on, so you can see faster results in less time. Get free transcripts at www.feelgoodenglish.com
Free Transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member In this episode of the Feel Good English Podcast, we have another Ted Tuesday lesson and I chose this really cool, fun, and short video called "How to Start a Movement" by Derek Sivers. Derek Sivers is a very successful tech entrepreneur and writer, and a very interesting guy in general. The short TedTalk goes through a Youtube video that went viral about a dude who got up out of the crowd and started dancing on his own. Free Transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member
GET THE FREE TRANSCRIPT AT WWW.FEELGOODENGLISH.COM/13things While the advancements in technology have made our lives easier, it has, however, alienated us from our true values and distanced us from establishing real, healthy relationships. In this episode, I’m going to talk about "13 Things Mentally-Strong People Don’t Do" by Amy Morin, a licensed psychotherapist and best-selling author whose book has attracted a worldwide following and has been translated into 20 languages. The book shows us things that we can do to become mentally strong, especially in the face of adversity or in times of hardships. The book also tells us that mental health is just as important as physical strength. Treat yourself as you would treat a good friend of yours or a family member, be kind with yourself, it is not your responsibility to keep other people happy for they can only control their own thoughts.
GET THE FREE TRANSCRIPT AT https://goo.gl/eyWRb6 Jason R Levine has eighteen years of experience as an English teacher, teacher trainer, and materials writer. He has led student workshops and teacher training programs in fourteen countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. Jason conducts workshops for English students and teachers worldwide through Linguaid, Gallery Languages and the U.S. Department of State. He is the creator of the English Workout Method, an approach to English language learning based on the songs he writes and performs as Fluency MC. He also writes for several publishers, including Oxford University Press. In 2013, he created and launched ELT Techniques, the first live MOOC for English language teachers. After earning an MA in TESOL from Hunter College in 1999, Jason taught at several schools before becoming the director of curriculum development at Embassy English. In 2002, he co-founded a business English and test preparation school in New York City. Jason maintains the Fluency MC YouTube channel, the Fluency MC Facebook page, and Fluency MC on Twitter. He is an active administrator of many Facebook groups for English language teachers and learners, including Innovative Teachers of English, Teachers Teaching Online, Fluency MC Workshops in France and Belgium, and Gallery Languages Rhyme On Time Workshops. Get the FREE TRANSCRIPT at https://goo.gl/eyWRb6
Get the FREE transcripts at www.feelgoodengish.com/member Have you ever heard the expression "is your cup half empty or half full?" We say this a lot in the US, and what it gets at is if you are an optimistic or pessimistic person. Difficult times happen to everyone, but the way you look at these times makes a big difference in the quality of your life. In the book, "Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman, the consequences of being pessimistic are talked about, as well as the benefits to becoming more optimistic. Strategies are given that you can apply to help you become a more optimistic person, which leads to more productivity, creativity, and happiness. Get the FREE transcripts at www.feelgoodengish.com/member
Adir Ferreira is one of the guys who just not knows HOW TO learn things. Not only is he a very proficient English teacher, but he is also a successful marketer, linguist, and even a professional speaker. Oh, and he's an extremely nice guy! In this episode, Adir is going to talk about a "breakthrough" book he's read, The Talent Code all about what it takes to become an expert at something. And he'll explain why anyone can! To get the free transcript, go to www.feelgoodenglish.com/adir
In this week's episode of Q&A Saturdays, Bryan from China asks "What kind of content should I use?" With so much available content online these days, it can be very frustrating to figure out WHAT content to use for English and learning, and HOW to use it. I give you FOUR TIPS in this episode on how choose the RIGHT content, so you can improve your life, and your English. Get transcripts to episodes at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member
"Magic Words" by Tim David. Words inspire. Words influence. Words sell. But why? And how can we use words to better communicate our message so it truly connects? By exploring seven "magic words", Tim David explains the important psychology behind how what we say affects those around us in business and in life. Full of scientific research, humorous anecdotes, and word-for-word scripts, David lays out the secrets of exactly what to say (and what to STOP saying) so our words have the magical effect we desire. Get the free transcript to this episode at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member
Like TedTalks? This is a short and fun talk on the history of how we use technology to tell stories. Ever heard of an iPad storyteller? Me neither, until I watch this. Listen to this episode of the Feel Good English podcast and learn some history, be entertained and add some new English to your English. FREE TRANSCRIPT to this episode at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member
In this episode, I am going to tell you a little story from my life. When I was 23, I traveled to Prague, CZ to study business, and also Czech so i could meet girls at the bar. ;) However, this year gave me the biggest insight of my life on how I learn languages, which I now have taught to thousands of English learners. If you feel frustrated with the way you're learning, listening to this episode is a must. For transcripts to FGE episodes go to www.feelgoodenglish.com
Many companies are good, only a few companies are GREAT. In this episode I am going to talk about a book called "From Good to Great", by Jim Collins. In the book, the author studied companies that were able to outperform all the others, in order to figure out WHY and HOW these companies had so much success. He breaks down a few certain principles all these great companies followed that led them to become leaders in their market. YOU can take these concepts and apply them to YOUR business or career, and even your life and English learning. Listen and learn how to make something great! For the FREE transcript to this episode go to www.feelgoodenglish.com
This week’s Ted Talk Tuesday is on a short talk that could bring some needed transformation to your business meetings. The idea could actually be used for English classes too. I USED TO do what the speaker in this Ted Talk recommends with my students back in Brazil. And now with technology it could be done anywhere, anytime! So summarizing here, Nilofer Merchant suggests a small idea that just might have a big impact on your life and health: Next time you have a one-on-one meeting, make it into a “walking meeting” — and let ideas flow while you walk and talk. Listen to this episode of the Feel Good English podcast and learn a big idea, and some new English. Get the FREE transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/episodes
If you have been learning English for a long time, you have heard of phrasal verbs. And you most likely have had problems with them too. But there is something I have seen many English learners do that makes phrasal verbs much more difficult than they need to be. And there is a simple "fix" for this. In this week's episode I answer a question I got from a couple listeners on "How to learn phrasal verbs." I know this is a common problem with many if you, and I have an opinion on how to make them less stressful Listen to this episode and make your life better. Become a member to get FREE transcripts to podcasts at: http://www.feelgoodenglish.com/member/
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Making decisions is part of daily life. What should I have for breakfast? What career path should I take? What English program is going to help me become fluent faster? Sometimes we struggle with making the "right" decision, especially when there are big life choices to be considered. Fortunately, making the right decisions is a skill that can be developed. As discussed in the book "Decisive", by Dan and Chip Heath, various factors contribute to making bad decisions. Through deep research, the authors have found factors that contribute to making poor choices, but if we recognize these factors and learn how to avoid them when making decisions we can feel more confident about the decisions we make. Learn how to be a better decision maker on this episode of the Feel Good English podcast.
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Gabby Wallace is a TEDx speaker, writer, and entrepreneur. She has created a location-independent business and travels the world while running it. She is an expert on language learning and the founder and owner of Go Natural English, an online English as a second language learning company. Her YouTube channel for English language learners currently has over 7 million views. In this episode, Gabby and I talk about her beginnings with English teaching and what she is currently doing today. She also talks about a book that has really helped her become more productive and focused each and every day, call The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. Gabby shares great insight on ways English learners can use the lessons taught in this book to become more dedicated English learners. So listen and learn!
Gabby Wallace is the founder of Go Natural English, a platform for English learners which provides courses and video lessons. In her TEDx talk, Gabby shares her journey of how she has connected over 100,000 people around the world through hard work and taking "small steps". Dreaming big and deciding to commit 100% to her dreams has allowed Gabby to live a location independent lifestyle, where she can travel and connect with English learners all around the world. In her talk, she wants you to ask yourself 3 questions. Listen to this episode of the Feel Good English podcast and discover these three life-changing questions. For transcripts - www.feelgoodenglish.com/gabby-wallace-ted
How do you become an effective English speaker? This is a question I have been asked more than once, for sure. And I understand why. When I had reached an intermediate level of Portuguese, I remember thinking that I needed to become much more "precise" with my speaking. It felt like I was saying the same things over and over, and it would take me too long to develop what I wanted to say. Eventually I got past this phase, and became the confident speaker I knew I could become. What did I do to become more effective? The answer might not be what you think, and it is easier than you might expect. In this episode, discover what it takes to become the English speaker you know you can become too. Start your daily connection at www.feelgoodenglish.com/effective_english
If you're like me, it can seem like you have way too many things that you either want to do or "have" to do. And with your English learning, you might not be sure about what area to focus on, what vocab to learn, what skill to develop, etc... I find myself constantly feeling like I am behind on the things I am trying to accomplish. It's just one thing after the other. Should I do this or that? What will bring me the biggest result? Which direction should I follow? Am I wasting my time on this? It can be frustrating! The book The One Thing, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, goes deep into the topic of finding the most important thing to focus on in all aspects of life. It could be a specific project you're working on, a new skill, or a life dream. Through looking at all situations from a macro and micro level, meaning what's the best next-step now right now and for the long term, and asking yourself something called the "focus question", the book offers great insight into how to achieve more success in life and business. This book really is a must-read! Get the free transcript at http://www.feelgoodenglish.com/one-thing/
Want to know how to succeed? According to this Ted speaker, sleeping more can help. In this small talk with a "big idea", Ariana Huffington shares what she thinks can help you be more effective and creative in life and business. I recorded this episode a bit different than the other Ted Talk Tuesday episodes. In this one I will go through the short talk (3-minutes) and explain the vocab and expressions she uses while I am discussing the talk itself. Why am I doing it like this? You could consider this a shorter, more "English focused" lesson. But hopefully not boring! I hate boring English lessons like I hate waiting in lines (I guess because it's boring too). So the idea is for you to learn some new words and expressions while also getting some quick tips on how to live a better life, and develop a better English. GET THE FREE TRANSCRIPT AT http://www.feelgoodenglish.com/succeed-english/
Do you have problems memorizing ne vocabulary or information? I know I do. And what about not forgetting them after you learn them? Well, that can be difficult too. I personally have struggled with learning new information, especially when you have to memorize long lists and foreign vocabulary. And that is exactly what one listener wanted to know. In this episode I am going to talk about a fun method that I have used to memorize information. It definitely isn't boring, difficult or traditional, and it works! And you will even hear me do a little singing and rapping, in the worst way. :) Get FREE TRANSCRIPTS and learn more at www.feelgoodenglish.com
In this episode I interview Justin from Real Life English. Justin and his team have one of the coolest resources online for English learning. At Real Life, they strive to connect people around the world through English, and they have created wonderful tools that help people interact with other English learners. Justin and I are going to talk about a book that has really helped the both of us dream BIGGER, and given us insights on how to get past fears that could possibly be preventing us from becoming our best selves. The book is called The Big Leap, by Gay Hendriks, and is truly an AWESOME book. I have also read this book and it has opened my eyes to things about myself that needed to be seen. So listen to this episode and learn more about Justin, and how this book has helped him and myself, and can also help YOU reach your FULL potential. To become a member and get FREE transcripts: www.feelgoodenglish.com
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In this week's Ted Talk Tuesday episode I am going to talk about a talk on living a more inspired life called the 3 A's of Awesome. How do we live an awesome life? One that makes us feel more alive, optimistic and fulfilled? Neil Pasricha thinks it's the small little pleasure of each and every day, which he writes about in his blog, 1000Awesomethings.com In his Ted Talk, Neil gives you three words (all of them start with A, duh) that he feels can help us live a richer life. It is an emotional and entertaining talk, one which I found inspiring.
Will is an English learner from Brazil, and wants to know if it is more effective to listen to short, 1-2 minute podcasts or if longer ones, like 10 or more minutes are better for English training. Will’s email… "Kevin, what kind of podcast do you think is better for listening, short one with 1 minute up to 2 minutes (like newsinlevels,newsinlevels.com) or podcasts with 10 or more minutes?" Become a FeelGood member and get transcripts, for free, at www.feelgoodenglish.com
Do you feel overwhelmed, swamped, and just too busy? Sometimes we have so many things to do we think we will never be able to finish everything. We also can spend days, weeks and even months "thinking" about doing important tasks but constantly feeling anxious because we never actually do them. This episode is on a book that I NEEDED TO READ. With so many things to do with the new podcast, website, etc.., I need to learn how to tackle the most important tasks first thing in the morning, and get "addicted" to the feeling you get after completing your most valuable, important task (the frog). The book Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy is great! It has helped me get focused on the right things, and I am sure it can help you decide which tasks need to be done first, to bring the most success and happiness into your life. Become a member and get the FREE transcript at: http://www.feelgoodenglish.com/stop-procrastinating-eat-frog_011/
One of my favorite Ted Talks because it is so practical. short and easy to watch, yet inspiring! Richard has interviewed hundreds of "Tedsters" about what they think has brought them success. He has concluded that there are eight traits that were most common amongst them, and he shares the in this 3-minute, straight to the point talk. Listen to this episode and learn how to connect all these 8 traits with your English learning so you can become the confident and competent speaker you strive to be. GET THE FREE TRANSCRIPT, RIGHT NOW, AT -http://www.feelgoodenglish.com/8-secrets-success-010/
Olga works with English and finds ways to improve grammar and vocabulary. But she says her "accent is killing" her. :/ How can English learners QUICKLY improve their accent and English pronunciation . I have a very easy, fast and effective method for improving a foreign accent, and in this week's Feel Good English Q&A Saturday I will share it with you. Learn more at www.feelgoodenglish.com
Lindsay is the co-founder and Director of All Ears English. At All Ears English, she provides online material for upper intermediate adult English learners who are self motivated, independent learners looking for a new way to learn. Their core value is Connection NOT Perfection and all of their material is designed to focus on how to use English to build connections with people. They also focus heavily on IELTS Exam preparation through their IELTS Energy Podcast and our 3 Keys IELTS Success System online course. In this interview, Lindsay will talk about the book "The Icarus Deception", which taught her how to not be too "complacent", to make sure she is always moving forward (progressing) in life. She also talks about how she got started with English teaching and traveling, and what brought her to create the successful podcast All Ears English. For a FREE transcript go to http://www.feelgoodenglish.com/lindsay-allearsenglish/
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It can be difficult to feel good every day. But if you learn how to maintain the four most important areas in your life you can conquer each day. Discover the four areas and what to do with each in this episode.
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When a team is able to bring everyone's best aspects together, amazing things can happen. Discover how to achieve SYNERGY (and learn what that means) in this episode.
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Do you need to help solve problems and manage others at work? We often do not know how to effectively listen to other people in order to find the best solutions possible. Discover 5 WAYS in which you can become a better communicator.
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Do you hate some of your colleagues? Some people are just difficult to work with, that's for sure. However, if you learn how to utilize them for what they can offer you can achieve bigger results for yourself and your company. Discover how to do this in this episode. Go to www.feeldgoodenglish.com
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Are you too busy with work and family for spending time on English? You are probably putting too much time in on the WRONG tasks. Discover the type of tasks that are MOST important in this episode, which will free up a lot more time for English practice.
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Do you know why you spending so much time on certain areas of your life? It is important to visualize what your future WILL look like if you achieve your goals so you know they are the RIGHT goals. Discover how to do this in this episode.
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There is ONE factor that will decide how successful you will be with your English (and your life). Do you know what this factor is? Read about the first habit in Steven Covey's book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and start on a fast path to success.
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