Introduction theme 2: To the limit!

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THEME 2 : To the limit

What is the most challenging sport you've ever tried?

Why should we challenge ourselves? What is a benefit of taking risks?

The benefits of risk taking:

1. Build confidence and develop new skills. 

2. Develop sense of pride and accomplishment. 

3. Learn things you might not otherwise. 

4. The chance to actively pursue success.

“Everyone wants to shine bright like a diamond, but no one wants to get cut...” What is meant by this quote?

Before a diamond even gets to the precious jewel that it is, it starts out as coal and has to placed under immense pressure to become a rough diamond. 

Once it has become a fully formed rough diamond, it gets cut and polished. That’s why it is so sought after: it’s rare and has taken years and undergone a process to create.

The same applies to success. It comes after struggle, persistence, pressure, fatigue, doubt, stress. These are unpleasant experiences which is why most people avoid them. But if you’re trying to shine like a diamond, you have to be willing to get cut. Willing to embrace constructive criticism. Are you?

What do you think these words mean in Dutch?

sought - applies - persistence - fatigue - embrace

Write down the English word with its Dutch translation

Listening skills: open your workbook on p. 28, exercise 1 & 2

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