How a "Hi Level" Mindset Helps You Realize Your Potential

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the video in order of how useful they are. The expressions in italics are additional and cannot be found in the video. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

 

To cheat

To achieve (something)

A big deal

In order to do something

To accomplish (something)

To switch

The vast majority (of something)

Decent

Obstacle

To break down

To confess/ Confession

No matter how/ where/ what etc.

Biased

To hang around (with someone)

To overcome (something)

To outdo (someone)

To be on the brink (of (doing) something)

Broke

Not to mention (something)

To kick in

To strive (to do something/ for something)

To halt (something/ someone)

To instil

The odds are stacked against you

To say the least

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

​1.      What do you know about Cordae’s childhood?

2.      What did Cordae say about ‘remaining positive’?

3.      What did Cordae say about ‘being intentional with your desires’?

4.      What did Cordae say about ‘discipline = excellence’?

5.      What did Cordae say about ‘removing negative people’?

6.      ‘I found it very difficult to remain positive during my time at school and university.’ Is this true for you?

7.      ‘I know exactly what my goals are, and, as Cordae said, I’m going to write them down.’ Is this true for you?

8.      ‘I’m a very disciplined person. Even when my motivation is low, I always manage to get the job done.’ Is this true for you?

9.      ‘Removing negative people is not a good idea because you need to be around people who are willing to criticise you.’ Do you agree?

10.    ‘I envy Cordae and his lifestyle.’ Is this true for you?

11.    ‘If you have a talent, you have a duty not to waste it.’ Do you agree?

12.    ‘24 year-olds are too young to give good life advice.’ Do you agree?

13.    ‘I wish I lived in the USA.’ Is this true for you?

14.    ‘I would love to do a TED talk, and I know exactly what my topic would be.’ Is this true for you?

15.    ‘I love the type of music that Cordae produces.’ Is this true for you?

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