Increasingly, people are striving to spend less and save more money, which has led to an increase in frugality. With the rising costs of housing, healthcare, education, and other necessities, it is crucial to spend our hard-earned dollars wisely. When you practice frugality, you don’t waste money on unnecessary things, which leaves you with more […]
You can unlock your potential and catalyze personal growth in any endeavor by setting goals. It is usually insufficient to write down vague ambitions like “get healthier” or “improve my skills” to drive meaningful change. For goals to be practical, they must be carefully planned, measured, and committed to. This comprehensive guide will teach you […]
To continuously improve and reach ambitious goals, one must be committed, focused, and have self-discipline. Developing positive habits, gaining wisdom, and surrounding yourself with positivity is crucial for unlocking your full potential on an ongoing journey. By embracing a growth mindset, consistently tracking progress, learning from challenges, and infusing passion into actions, you can gradually […]
We all have experienced burnout from high-stress jobs, endless responsibilities, and not having enough time for what really matters. Modern life has created a constant “rat race” that keeps us running in place. But what if you could turn off the hamster wheel and build a life around simplicity rather than chaos? Transitioning from the […]
Your life can be completely transformed by establishing positive rituals and routines. Most people want to feel energized, healthier, and more productive. However, making significant lifestyle changes can feel overwhelming. The key is to start small by implementing intentional morning and evening rituals. Gradually building up these routines creates momentum to form life-altering habits in […]
Most English learners KNOW a lot of English, but struggle to SPEAK because they’re missing one or more of these 3 things: 1. They don’t know conversational English. They understand English teachers, and they can follow textbooks. But they often can’t understand native speech, like slang and idioms. 2. Even if they know EVERY English word, they don’t understand the language like a native. […]
Physicist Richard Feynman once said, “If you can’t explain something in simple terms, you don’t understand it.” I agree. So, for 20 years I’ve looked for the best way to explain: 1. Why many English learners know a lot of English, yet struggle to speak 2. How you really become fluent So I wanted to ask if the following makes sense […]
Dear subscriber of 9WSODL, I wanted to share the following: This post is going to be real short and to the point but you don’t want to underrate it because this is your secret sauce of getting Fluent in English for life. I’ve spent over 20 years helping people get fluent… But if I had to […]
Image via Pexels Learning a new skill or hobby can be a fun and fulfilling way to spend your time. Whether you prefer to learn alone or with a group of friends, there are countless hobbies that you can explore. Here are some ideas to get you started, courtesy of 9WSODL. Create a dedicated space […]
It’s difficult to break bad habits, create good ones. Why? It’s hard, right? You’re learning English. You want good habits. You want to listen to your English lessons every day for an hour, maybe two hours, maybe more. But then you find you don’t. Instead, you play on your phone. You text people, you watch […]