Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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 h...
Mar 09, 2017•15 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com How and what you think is CRITICAL – it’s the foundation everything else is built upon. Set your goals high...then exceed them!
Mar 01, 2017•20 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodengish.com/member 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....
Feb 22, 2017•16 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member 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....
Feb 15, 2017•20 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member 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....
Feb 08, 2017•25 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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...
Feb 01, 2017•30 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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 ab...
Jan 25, 2017•19 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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 F...
Jan 18, 2017•21 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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 ...
Jan 11, 2017•19 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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.
Jan 04, 2017•22 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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.
Dec 28, 2016•21 min
Get the transcript 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 import...
Dec 19, 2016•12 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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 maki...
Dec 12, 2016•17 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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....
Dec 05, 2016•21 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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....
Nov 28, 2016•19 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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...
Nov 24, 2016•20 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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....
Nov 21, 2016•18 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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....
Nov 14, 2016•20 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/obstacle 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....
Nov 08, 2016•17 min
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Oct 28, 2016•19 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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.
Oct 25, 2016•12 min
Start Loving the Job You Hate Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member 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 Ignor...
Oct 21, 2016•19 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com 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!...
Oct 18, 2016•13 min
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Oct 14, 2016•16 min
An interview with Lindsay Dow from www.LindsayDoesLanguages.com
Oct 11, 2016•25 min
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. App...
Oct 07, 2016•16 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/member 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 Presi...
Oct 04, 2016•15 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/rich 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 resea...
Sep 30, 2016•16 min
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 the...
Sep 27, 2016•14 min
Get the transcript at www.feelgoodenglish.com/nlp 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 p...
Sep 23, 2016•19 min
