#128: How to Do Anything Better

Do you want to be a better English learner? Or maybe you want to finally lose weight at the gym? Or perhaps become a world-class martial artist?

There is a fundamental mindset that can help you do of these things–Really, anything you want!

Today we discuss this topic with the one, the only Kevin Conwell from Feel Good English, who is not only an expert English teacher, but also has a background in psychology, which means he is a master of the mindset required to learn a language.

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Words to Know:

• Tubular (slang) – awesome, amazing
• Parachute (or chute) – big piece of material used to slow descent when skydiving
• Skydiving – sport of jumping out of planes
• Bounce – to jump up and down
• Con (someone) – to trick someone to give you money
• Conman/Con artist – someone who cons people for a living
• Wicked (slang) – awesome (outdated)
• The 90’s – the 1990’s
• Swindle – to con or trick someone
• Gypsy – nomadic person traditionally living by trade and fortune telling
• Crap – less vulgar way to say shit
• Into (something) – to like or enjoy something
• Into (someone) – to like or have a crush on someone
• Grow out – to grow longer (hairs, nails, etc.)
• Sleazy – dishonorable, immoral, dirty
• Pull off – to accomplish; (with clothing) to look good
• To each their own – expression used to say that one should do what makes him or her happy, even though it is different from what you would like or do
• Midriff – another word for the belly
• Worn out – very tired, sick of
• Shovel – tool used to move dirt or snow
• Prodigy – a young person with exceptional abilities
• Shortcut – an easier, more convenient way of doing something
• Once in a blue moon – once in a great while, rarely
• Show off – boastfully display one’s abilities or accomplishments
• Gym rat – someone who spends large amounts of time at the gym
• Meat head – someone who lifts weights and has very big muscles (can be offensive)
• Guns (slang) – a way to refer to one’s arm muscles
• Picanha / Rump / Filet Mignon – different cuts of beef
• Tantalizing – exciting the senses (often used of food)
• Bulk up – to gain more muscle
• Booty (slang) – butt, ass
• Shoot the shit (slang) – to have an informal conversation

Links and Mentions:

• Friedrich Nietzsche
• Catch Me If You Can with Leonardo DiCaprio
• English in Japan with Drew Badger
• No Shave November (or Movember) and Mustache March
• TED Talk: The Power of Believing that You Can by Carol Dweck
• The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
• Searching for Bobby Fischer
• Tim Ferriss Interview  with Josh Waitzkin

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