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Dreaming Spanish
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I'm not eager to admit this... But I took ~10 days off from practicing Spanish last month. (In case you missed it, I moved to Buenos Aires back in May. So 10 days off is inexcusable right now, and quite literally detrimental to my day-to-day.) Yes, I had some travel. Yes, I interact with people in Spanglish every day. But no matter how I spin it... dedicated practice is a MUST. So what gives?Why'd I blow it off for a week and half? Well, here's the part I'm not eager to admit... Instead of commiting to 20-30 minutes per day—something manageable even on my busiest days—I set a 2+ hour minimum on Dreaming Spanish. (The learning tool I'm prioritizing.) You can guess what happened next: When I worked late, traveled, or felt wiped: no part of me wanted to watch videos I only kind of understood for two hours. So like a hypocritical nitwit... I blew it off altogether since "I wouldn't hit my 'full' goal anyway." I know, I know.This couldn't be more at odds with everything I talk to you about:
Fortunately, a string of less-than-impressive interactions in Spanglish was all the motivation I needed to get my act together. I dropped my minimum to 30 minutes per day, and—*gasp*—I've been on a roll. I actually often smoke this, since I feel so good once I'm in a groove. Funny how that works, huh? If you've been wrestling with consistency, too, I hope this was a well-timed reminder. A reminder I apparently needed, too. Sam P.S. I'll admit that I still often question whether 30 minutes is enough. But after 10 days of ZERO minutes... I have no right to. You have to nail what's ON your plate before adding to it. |
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