181. What The Gym Taught Me About Learning English

It may not seem like it, but there’s very little difference between going to the gym and learning a foreign language. In this episode, you’ll hear nine things these activities have in common, and how to apply them to your learning journey.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:52 Determine your purpose

3:58 Everybody starts somewhere

8:25 Your ego can get you into trouble

9:51 It’s about more than just lifting weight

12:14 Track your progress

14:13 Take advice from others (cautiously)

16:29 There’s no downside to lifting (or learning)

19:03 Continuing is easier than starting