#73 | Being Bold (with Stephen Devincenzi)
Feb 25, 2025•21 min•Season 7Ep. 3
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Summary
This episode features Stephen Devincenzi's journey working in a fancy Barcelona restaurant at 19. Initially overconfident from his pub kitchen experience, Stephen quickly faced overwhelming challenges, from precise cutting to handling delicate ingredients and chaotic deliveries. These experiences, which culminated in losing the job, taught him the crucial balance between being bold and staying realistic. The story highlights how flexibility and embracing unexpected turns can lead to new opportunities and deeper wisdom.Episode description
Getting a job in a fancy restaurant helps Stephen learn the balance between confidence and realism.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Kent)
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Key Vocabulary
SOFT-SPOKEN: Speaking gently and quietly.
BLAG (UK slang): Getting something through charm, persuasion, or clever tricks.
TO OWN UP TO SOMETHING: Admitting you did something wrong.
WONKY: Crooked, shaky, or not working properly.
TO BE FIRM: Staying strong, confident, and decisive.
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