Stories to help you write your story
“A world in which deliberate practice is a normal part of life would be one in which people had more volition and satisfaction.” Anders Ericsson ⏱ Reading time: 2 minutes The previous sections have talked about finding a vision for your language ability and determining the steps you will take to reach your goals. If you have a clear vision …
“You cannot advance if you cannot visualize the end from the start.” Nabil N. Jamal ⏱ Reading time: 3 minutes Our brains respond easily to pictures, images, movies, and things that excite them. Visual cues are powerful! Especially for maintaining motivation and achieving goals. In language learning, mental visualization is a tremendously helpful strategy to help you leverage the power …
“Gritty people train at the edge of their comfort zone. They zero in on one narrow aspect of their performance and set a stretch goal to improve it.” Angela Duckworth ⏱ Read Time: 2.5 minutes These principles are adapted from a book by Daniel Coyle called “The Talent Code,” check it out here. Do you find yourself studying your target …
“Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.” Paolo Coelho ⏱ Reading time: 3 Minutes Does hearing the word “goal” outside of a soccer game make you start to sweat? You’re not alone. Goals can be …