ALWAYS Celebrate Small Wins!

Now, I was looking through expired posts on a public network and found a post from two years ago. Do I really hate these "on this day x years ago" reminders? There was a picture of the medal I got when I finished the first part of Chinese in 2012. The post itself said that we are obliged to celebrate the small victories in language study and in life in general. That was a libron from two years ago and I am burning for this day. Celebrating small victories in language study is very fundamental and now I will explain why!

The most improved in Chinese class?… Wait, what?

As a child, I had no intention of studying Chinese. If I was declared to get the "best" grade in Chinese class or to hand in an assignment with a decent grade, I would laugh.

A kind of friendly and rowdy woman who worked in the kitchen at my high school found out that I really liked exploring languages. She told me about a Chinese class that met every Saturday from 9 to 12. At this point, I was still pretty shy, but a few months earlier, I had started to explore Chinese and other Asian languages, and as a result, I decided to go to this elementary school.

I remember walking into class and being the only black person. It was the first thing that really caught my eye, even though everything was the same for me. It was pretty scary, and the precedent of already being in third grade definitely didn't help. It's actually what I took for something I actually signed late, but luckily, I came in on the last day before they stopped taking new people.

I got my textbook and started attending. I remember how I studied the most important things, what I studied, and how I scribbled down the normal signs. All of this was pretty scary. Mandarin slapped me on the fifth point. This wasn't elementary at all. It's not the most unpretentious language in the world, as you're probably thinking, although he's not difficult. Apart from that, it was a completely new language family.

(Link to why Chinese is easier than you think here)

Despite all the obstacles, I basically decided that she wanted to learn the language properly, and started attending lessons. Every day, not a minimum of an hour a day. I remember that every day during class I tried to speak to my teacher in Chinese, but I didn't realize her answer and my intonation was off every time. I had a lot of luck, but I wasn't impatient. In the third month, I finally realized her answer. I was ecstatic! It was amazing and motivated me even more.

One month was flowing and the class was over. There was a party to celebrate the end of the year, and I was worried, but I don't remember what I expected from her. I remember that I became friends with my classmates and the woman who taught me about the descendants of the class at this time. I remember that I started calling everyone, even for the reward ceremony. At the beginning of the day, the teacher told me that there was something that would actually have to be given to me later. Literally, I didn't expect it to be merit.

Surprisingly, they called my name. I got up and climbed the stage and gave me a commendation. Capping "Best" character. I was very surprised. I was impatient to catch up with everyone because the class started late. And it was the best in the class. I not only got this merit, but also had the opportunity to chat in Chinese. Want to brag? no! I wanted something and constantly worked hard to get it. In this case, there is nothing special or special. What I want to emphasize is that the precedent was not a big achievement in my life, but this was all the same as the results, and I used it to increase my motivation to work more eagerly! All were the same! < SPAN> One day has flowed and the class is over. There was a party to celebrate the end of the year, and I was worried, but I don't remember what I expected from her. I remember that I became friends with my classmates and the woman who taught me about the descendants of the class at this time. I remember that I started calling everyone, even for the reward ceremony. At the beginning of the day, the teacher told me that there was something that would actually have to be given to me later. Literally, I didn't expect it to be merit.

What is a small win?

Surprisingly, they called my name. I got up and climbed the stage and gave me a commendation. Capping "Best" character. I was very surprised. I was impatient to catch up with everyone because the class started late. And it was the best in the class. I not only got this merit, but also had the opportunity to chat in Chinese. Want to brag? no! I wanted something and constantly worked hard to get it. In this case, there is nothing special or special. What I want to emphasize is that the precedent was not a big achievement in my life, but this was all the same as the results, and I used it to increase my motivation to work more eagerly! All were the same! One month was flowing and the class was over. There was a party to celebrate the end of the year, and I was worried, but I don't remember what I expected from her. I remember that I became friends with my classmates and the woman who taught me about the descendants of the class at this time. I remember that I started calling everyone, even for the reward ceremony. At the beginning of the day, the teacher told me that there was something that would actually have to be given to me later. Literally, I didn't expect it to be merit.

Surprisingly, they called my name. I got up and climbed the stage and gave me a commendation. Capping "Best" character. I was very surprised. I was impatient to catch up with everyone because the class started late. And it was the best in the class. I not only got this merit, but also had the opportunity to chat in Chinese. Want to brag? no! I wanted something and constantly worked hard to get it. In this case, there is nothing special or special. What I want to emphasize is that the precedent was not a big achievement in my life, but this was all the same as the results, and I used it to increase my motivation to work more eagerly! All were the same!

A Russian rap song

I define a small victory as an image of progress toward the goal, and try to remember it every day, in fact, they should be celebrated or accepted. Your friend basically tells you that you want to hurry to run a marathon every day. It's tired and have to slow down for just 4 minutes. She continues to run for a week, but keeps paying attention to that. Two weeks later, she runs on average 8 minutes. It starts to stagnate in the third week, but in the fourth week, 15 minutes can be measured. The remaining month is fixed, and it will fly in 3 hours to take on the role of the first marathon. She runs 1 hour and 11 minutes. Meanwhile, he maintains a plausible pace, but eventually loses rhythm, tired, and abstains quickly. She is upset. She has made a lot of efforts, including the fact that I could not pass through all marathons! What collapses? Miss. error. error! Go back a little and be careful about some factors in this case. Did she run in a week without stopping in a week? 4 minutes. Two weeks later? 8 minutes! She doubled the time! That's because I can run for 5 minutes. Before you really crawl, run the marathon and run for 1 hour and 11 minutes. See in Vert

The steps from hell

Take a rest and find the time to understand all the small victory and achievements you have achieved on this road. You will surely be surprised how far you have progressed.

(If you haven’t, check it out here!)

For a while, I started Russian research again. At the moment, I have decided to study Russian. As a result, we do not consider how much training we need to train, but this time we are much more determined than before. I've been addicted for about two months and I'm training every day. Now I don't allow excuses to myself. I decided to listen to the Russian wra p-style song I met in 2017 or 2018 in response to the New Ordinance in response to the new function of Apple Music. Surprisingly, I was able to capture the essence of the song. I haven't even understood at least 50 % of the words, but now I have the basic idea of ​​what this song is singing. For example, when I first listened to this song a few years ago, I could only understand the lyrics a little! Am I fluent in Russian? no.... But this is a small result. I stopped and looked at how far I had progressed. Yes, this is only one song, but one song is more than I could understand two or three years ago. By understanding this song, I was more motivated to continue Russian exploration!

If you've read about your trip to Machu Picchu, you may already know, but I decided to skip the train and the bus to the entrance of the park on the "stairs from hell" and save money. < SPAN> I've been studying Russian again a while ago. At the moment, I have decided to study Russian. As a result, we do not consider how much training we need to train, but this time we are much more determined than before. I've been addicted for about two months and I'm training every day. Now I don't allow excuses to myself. I decided to listen to the Russian wra p-style song I met in 2017 or 2018 in response to the New Ordinance in response to the new function of Apple Music. Surprisingly, I was able to capture the essence of the song. I haven't even understood at least 50 % of the words, but now I have the basic idea of ​​what this song is singing. For example, when I first listened to this song a few years ago, I could only understand the lyrics a little! Am I fluent in Russian? no.... But this is a small result. I stopped and looked at how far I had progressed. Yes, this is only one song, but one song is more than I could understand two or three years ago. By understanding this song, I was more motivated to continue Russian exploration!

Conclusion

If you've read about your trip to Machu Picchu, you may already know, but I decided to skip the train and the bus to the entrance of the park on the "stairs from hell" and save money. For a while, I started Russian research again. At the moment, I have decided to study Russian. As a result, we do not consider how much training we need to train, but this time we are much more determined than before. I've been addicted for about two months and I'm training every day. Now I don't allow excuses to myself. I decided to listen to the Russian wra p-style song I met in 2017 or 2018 in response to the New Ordinance in response to the new function of Apple Music. Surprisingly, I was able to capture the essence of the song. I haven't even understood at least 50 % of the words, but now I have the basic idea of ​​what this song is singing. For example, when I first listened to this song a few years ago, I could only understand the lyrics a little! Am I fluent in Russian? no.... But this is a small result. I stopped and looked at how far I had progressed. Yes, this is only one song, but one song is more than I could understand two or three years ago. By understanding this song, I was more motivated to continue Russian exploration!

If you've read about your trip to Machu Picchu, you may already know, but I decided to skip the train and the bus to the entrance of the park on the "stairs from hell" and save money.

It was much more difficult than waiting. It's actually more difficult. In fact, I remember meeting Yankee and Germans at one point during the campaign and decided to approach them together. There is no doubt that the pace did not change thanks to the huge group, but I was completely tired. I ignored it and continued approaching. As I stepped by step, my fatigue became stronger, and I remember seriously thinking about how to fall. It was as if I had been walking for 100 years. In fact, it seemed impossible to reach the top. I started to get lost in a really "necessary" way to save money. "Maybe a beginner is on the bus and they may take me." The moment of these negative and surprising thoughts ran through my head, Americans clicked "LOOK!" Looking at the horizon, I saw the mountain. This quickly broke my balance and made me understand how I would go into the distance. Nevertheless, I immediately understood all small victory. It was a victory to take steps step by step. The fact that he was pushed out of the head of the defeat of Duma and continuing to approach was all victory. In fact, I was pretty adventurous, and it was a victory to go on one leg and don't get on the bus. I got out of the comfortable zone and chatted with young women in South America and Germany.

It was this photo that proved how far I had progressed! < SPAN> It was much more difficult than waiting. It's actually more difficult. In fact, I remember meeting Yankee and Germans at one point during the campaign and decided to approach them together. There is no doubt that the pace did not change thanks to the huge group, but I was completely tired. I ignored it and continued approaching. As I stepped by step, my fatigue became stronger, and I remember seriously thinking about how to fall. It was as if I had been walking for 100 years. In fact, it seemed impossible to reach the top. I started to get lost in a really "necessary" way to save money. "Maybe a beginner is on the bus and they may take me." The moment of these negative and surprising thoughts ran through my head, Americans clicked "LOOK!" Looking at the horizon, I saw the mountain. This quickly broke my balance and made me understand how I would go into the distance. Nevertheless, I immediately understood all small victory. It was a victory to take steps step by step. The fact that he was pushed out of the head of the defeat of Duma and continuing to approach was all victory. In fact, I was pretty adventurous, and it was a victory to go on one leg and don't get on the bus. I got out of the comfortable zone and chatted with young women in South America and Germany.

It was this photo that proved how far I had progressed! It was much more difficult than waiting. It's actually more difficult. In fact, I remember meeting Yankee and Germans at one point during the campaign and decided to approach them together. There is no doubt that the pace did not change thanks to the huge group, but I was completely tired. I ignored it and continued approaching. As I stepped by step, my fatigue became stronger, and I remember seriously thinking about how to fall. It seemed to have been walking for 100 years. In fact, it seemed impossible to reach the top. I started to get lost in a really "necessary" way to save money. "Maybe a beginner is on the bus and they may take me." The moment of these negative and surprising thoughts ran through my head, Americans clicked "LOOK!" Looking at the horizon, I saw the mountain. This quickly broke my balance and made me understand how I would go into the distance. Nevertheless, I immediately understood all small victory. It was a victory to take steps step by step. The fact that he was pushed out of the head of the defeat of Duma and continuing to approach was all victory. In fact, I was pretty adventurous, and it was a victory to go on one leg and don't get on the bus. I got out of the comfortable zone and chatted with young women in South America and Germany.

It was this photo that proved how far I made progress!

We are all human, and it is perfectly natural to feel disheartened after setting goals and forget how far we have come. One of my goals is to get more people to read my blog. I hope I can help at least one person to think positively, as others have helped me in the past. I started running this blog in 2018, and although it has been read by more people than when I first started, it still didn't snowball. I could be sad about it or blame myself for it, but I can just accept that every time I sit down to write, I win and lose. Many posts remain unfinished/unreasonable, and in many of them there is a sense of lack or a feeling that my thoughts are not as conveyed as I think they are. Still, I don't stop there, and I always try to look back to understand how far I have come. I went from a guy who dreamed of starting a blog to help people to a guy with a blog.... I hope it helps people! You should do the same! Not in the sense of blogs, but in the sense of celebrating small victories! I'm kidding, you can start a blog too if you want!

You've been studying Dutch for 3 weeks and you still can't understand the basics? Great! At least you've decided to devote 3 weeks to Dutch! That's 3 more weeks than people who say they're going to teach Dutch but never start. That's a win!