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This This book book is arra arrang nged ed to help help stud studen ents ts lear learn, n, practice, practice, and develop English speaking speaking skill. It has some reading texts with specific themes. The themes are based on how to be a successful person, so that the students are not only get the reading skill but also get self development learning. There are spaces for notes on each page, so that the students can note the teacher’s explanations. This book is much less perfect. Hopefully, the readers are able to criticie to make a better revision.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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5 Reasons Why Following Your Passion Is More I!or"an" Than Money
1. Working for money may seem like good enough motivation for one to keep at their career. Every morning 3onday through (riday you go to work # to ' sitting their punching away the hours stressing about the work at hand. This is not a way to en4oy your life. 5orking for 2 hours a day ' times a week at something that makes you miserable is not the way you live life to the fullest. 3any people who choose careers that do not make them happy will tell you that they would all do it differently if they had the chance. 6ou only have one life, so don’t waste it working somewhere you hate 4ust because of the money. 2. You are more passionate about the work you are doing. There is nothing worse than having to wake up every morning during the week to mindlessly go do work you do not even care about. However, this is never really an issue when you are passionate about the work you do. If you are not forced to work somewhere because of monetary constraint, you truly en4oy what you do and you never really work a day in your life. 3. You can relate more to the work and come up with better ideas. 7eing forced to do work is one of the most draining experiences. 5hile there are times at every 4ob where you may feel the work may be draining and dull, you have to realie that not every day is going to be an en4oyable one. There are highs and lows, but when you are passionate about the work you you look past the dull days. 6our creative process is also different. 6ou are more inclined to come up with creative ideas when you like what you do.
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4. Work does not feel like it is forced upon you. 5hen you value money over your overall health and your passion, you will find yourself in an endless cycle of misery. 5ork no longer becomes a career or a 4ourney, but more of a taxing nuisance on your mind and body that has to get done. Every day that you go to work with this mindset you begin to hate your 4ob more and more. 5hile many people feel that they must work hard to retire and have money to en4oy themselves, what is the point of en4oying yourself in your later years when you spent your life being miserable8 5. o matter how much money you make! nothing will help you overcome the feeling of doing something you hate. 3any accountants come into corporate 9merica, put in reckless hours during the week and make a great paycheck on pay day. 3any of them have all this money piled up, but they never really get to en4oy the fruits of their labor because their labor takes up most of their lives. 3any of them hate their 4obs because they are not really passionate about what they do. Is there a worse feeling than doing something you hate8 Eventually this hatred will cause stress and in the long run, it will have lasting effects on your health. Source:
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Loo( a" wha" you)*e alrea%y a'hie*e%+ :ometimes it can be easy to focus on what you haven’t done. It’s easy to lose confidence if you feel like you haven’t achieved anything. (ocusing on stuff you have done, big or small, can help gain perspective on all your talents and abilities. 5rite down a list of all the things you’re proud of in your life. Think of things you have achieved, whether it’s getting a good mark on an exam or even learning to ride a bike. ;eep this list close and add to it when you do something you’re proud of. 5hen you’re low in confidence, pull this list out and celebrate the things you’ve achieved so far. Thin( o& "he "hings you)re goo% a"+ Everyone has strengths and talents, what are yours8 Have a look at our fact sheet on strengths and work out how you can build on yours. -ecognising what you’re good at and trying to build on those things can be a really valuable way of building confidence in your own abilities. Se" soe goals+ :et some goals and aim to achieve them. 7y proving to yourself that you can get stuff done, you’ll prove to yourself what you’re capable of achieving. They don’t have to be big goals< they can even be things like baking a cake or planning a night out with friends. !ust little things that can be ticked off a list and help you gain self=confidence in your ability to get stuff done. Tal( yoursel& u!+ 6ou’re never going to feel confident if you have a negative commentary running through your mind telling you you’re no good. Think about your self=talk and how that might be affecting your www.reachout.com fact sheets self=confidence. Have a read of our fact sheet on self= talk to get some handy tips on turning your negative self=talk around.
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,e" a ho--y+ Try to find something that you’re really passionate about. $o you like playing footy8 >ike building model trains8 Think of some of the stuff you’re really interested in and commit yourself to giving them a go. (inding stuff that you’re passionate about will help you find stuff that you’re good at. )hances are, if you’re interested or passionate about a certain activity you’re likely to be good at it as well. It can also be a skill you can master, something that will inevitably give you higher self=confidence. Tal( "o soeone a-ou" i"+ ot everyone is going to be able to make you feel better about yourself. In fact, there are some people in the world who will purposefully try and lower your self=confidence. 7ut if you can find someone that you trust who will tell you honestly what you’re good at and who you can talk to about your self=confidence, go have a chat with them. This might be a friend, a parent, a teacher or a counsellor. I& you)re no" &eeling -e""er. :ometimes the ?uick fixes don’t help in the long term. If you’re feeling really bad and things 4ust don’t seem to be getting better, it might be worth going to talk to someone who knows how to build you up. *rofessionals like counsellors and psychologists have some really good strategies that can help you build up your confidence. ot only that, but they may able to help you find the underlying problem that might be causing you to feel bad about yourself. Source: reachout.com
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Wha" "o Say When You A!!re'ia"e Soeone
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Casual Wor%s o& A!!re'ia"ion These phrases are appropriate for business relationships, casual friends, and ac?uaintances who have gone the extra mile for you@
A Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your commitment. 6ou are not only a valued member of this group, youBre a dear friend. I canBt imagine working without you. A 6ouBre the heart and soul of this team. I appreciate your dedicated commitment. A 6ou do such a great 4obC ;eep it up. A!!re'ia"ion /uo"es Try some of these special ?uotes from some of the worldBs leading philosophers, actors, and businessmen to convey your deep appreciation for another person@
A 9ccording to the $alai >ama, the roots of goodness are in the soil of appreciation for goodness. 6ouBve been too good to me, and it is deeply appreciated. A To truly appreciate life, we seek companionship. Thank you for being my companion. I appreciate you. A D)ourtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the gratefully and appreciating heart.D Henry )lay
Rela"ionshi!s $o you want to tell that special someone theyBre appreciated without saying DI love youD8 Try a few of these on for sie@
A 6our love and support will always be remembered, fondly in good times, and as encouragement in bad.
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A :omeday I hope to give to you a fraction of all youBve given me. A o words can express, no act of gratitude can relay, no gift can represent what your love and support have meant to me. *lease accept this note as an indicator of my heartfelt appreciation for everything you are. -emember sending cards will help reconnect with those you lost touch with, develop new relationships and maintain existing ones. Source:
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This Is Wha" The S'he%ules O& Su''ess&ul Peo!le Loo( Li(e
$o you want to be more successful8 3any successful entrepreneurs share similar ideals and routines which play an intrinsic part in their success.
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Here we look at / routines entrepreneurs use every day@
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0+ They $a*e A Morning Rou"ine etting up early has lots of benefits. 6ou get the chance to be available and present before demands are made of you, and before you need to start working on your goals. This can improve your mood, as you feel in control of your life. etting up and completing your morning routine will help you to feel confident and in control, ready to handle the challenges that the day throws at you. $ow To A%1us" Your S'he%ule# )onsider scheduling tasks you would normally do in the evening in the morning instead. (or instance, try exercising before you go to work to help you feel revitalied and productive. 2+ They 3on)" Pani' When Things ,o Sligh"ly Wrong 3any people start to feel stressed and anxious when things don’t go exactly to plan, but these things can happen on a daily basis. :uccessful people realie they cannot control everything, and anticipate mistakes. $ealing with problems is a big part of being a successful entrepreneur. *lan for mistakes, and you will deal with them rationally and efficiently as they arise. $ow To A%1us" Your S'he%ule# (actor In time every day to help you deal with any problems that arise. Half an hour at the end of your working day is ideal, as it means you can focus on the tasks you want to complete during the day. 4+ They Wor( When They 3on)" $a*e To (irst thing in the morning, the evenings and the weekend are all times that most people are not working. However, you could be wasting your productivity. 3any successful entrepreneurs will work whenever inspiration strikes, as they know they will be more productive then than later. If you have a great pitch for work, strike while the iron is hot and get working = even if you’re not in work.
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$ow To A%1us" Your S'he%ule# *lan two hours work you will do during your free time, from replying to emails to making important calls. This will help you to get ahead and stay ahead. + They 3o I!or"an" Wor( Firs" 3any people arrive at the office and start their day with the little tasks, like emailing and admin. However, our brains are sharpest earlier in the day, so this is the best time to tackle the more creative work that challenges you. If you don’t get the opportunity to work on your chosen tasks first thing, take matters into your own hands< do the work from home, or come into work early. $ow To A%1us" Your S'he%ule# :et your schedule for the next day while you are still at work. *lan your most important tasks for first thing in the morning, and then respond to your emails before lunch to guarantee a productive day. Source:
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