Dream Killers: The Mindsets That Block English Fluency

This lesson focuses on "Dream killer" number 1, indecision, and how it can prevent learners from achieving their goal of becoming a fluent and confident English speaker. The instructor defines indecision and explains how even partial indecision or weak decision-making skills can hinder progress in learning English. He emphasizes that not making a decision is itself a decision and that many people do not become fully fluent in English because they never made the decision to do so. He encourages students to make a clear, firm, and unequivocal decision to start and finish the project of becoming fully fluent in English and differentiates between studying English and actually learning it. He uses the analogy of perfect health to explain how indecision can lead to accepting less-than-perfect health and how making the decision to have perfect health can lead to achieving it.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use your decision-making power for maximum benefit while learning English. The key is to make the important decisions once and stick to them. Recognize that not making a decision is still a decision, and take responsibility for your decisions and non-decisions. Before making decisions, carefully consider the benefits and costs, and find your emotional reasons why. Aim to be the best in the world at what you do, and commit to your decision and don't change it. Remember, if you're not in the game to win, don't play.

In this lesson, we will be discussing the common thinking errors that impede the process of learning English. The first error is thinking that learning English should be easy, as it is often underestimated the scope of the project and the effort it takes to become fluent. The second error is thinking that learning English is very difficult, which can lead to demotivation and frustration. It is important to let go of these perceptions and understand that learning English, like climbing a mountain, requires effort and consistency to reach the top. The key is to be aware of these errors and to make a clear decision to begin the journey and not to stop until you reach your goal of fluency.

In this lesson, the student will learn:

• The importance of letting go of preconceptions about what learning English should be like and approaching it as an exciting experiment.

• The importance of accepting that learning English will take years of effort and sacrifice and how this can be beneficial for personal growth.

• How to make a list of the benefits of becoming fully proficient in English and keeping it in a prominent place as a reminder.

• The importance of making a formal decision to "win" and committing to it daily.

• The importance of getting an evaluation of current English skills and creating a realistic, time-based learning plan.

• How to set monthly and weekly goals and build accountability into the plan through regular reviews and incorporating a mentor, teacher, or learning partner.

• The importance of celebrating milestones and realizing that learning is a lifelong process.

• The potential for achieving more than one ever thought possible with an organized, enthusiastic, and consistent approach to learning.

In this lesson, the student will learn about two serious conditions that can limit their ability to learn and use English: the lack of a positive, specific vision for what they want to accomplish and the lack of emotional reasons for learning English. The student will also learn how these two conditions can exacerbate each other and lead to poor performance and a lack of enthusiasm. The student will be provided with a quote and a reading recommendation to help them overcome these "Dream Killers" and achieve their goals. The student will also learn the importance of having a clear vision and emotional reasons for their goals and the need to consistently apply effort and work in the right direction to achieve success.

In this lesson, you will learn about the powerful impact of a positive, emotional vision on your English learning progress. You will learn how to harness your emotions in a positive way, and how to use your imagination, mental powers, and rewards to drive your success. You will also learn about the importance of developing your vision, creating powerful positive emotions, and rewarding yourself for the progress made. The lesson also includes a quote and a reading recommendation to further support your learning journey.

In this lesson, "Under Cover Killers," the student will learn about common mental and emotional habits that can hold them back from achieving their goals in learning English. The lesson will explore how excuses, fear of criticism, and impatience can be counterproductive to learning and personal growth. The student will be encouraged to be introspective and identify these habits in their own thinking. The lesson will also provide a quote and reading recommendation for further learning on the topic. In the next lesson, the student will be provided with positive ideas and actions to help move past these "Dream Killers."

In this lesson, you will learn about common thinking errors that can hold you back from achieving success in learning English. These include excuses, fear, procrastination, lack of self-discipline, negative thinking, lack of persistence, lack of initiative, lack of imagination, lack of confidence, and lack of concentration. You will also be given a plan to address and overcome these obstacles, including understanding and managing limited thinking, researching and studying each topic, creating a new identity through positive self-talk, and keeping a success log. By following this plan and focusing on one topic per month, you can improve your ability to learn English and grow as a person.

In this lesson, you will learn about the hidden "Dream killer" of not having and following a real, linear, cohesive learning plan for learning and making consistent, incremental progress. The instructor, Robert Erickson, will discuss the importance of having a structured plan, taking and maintaining class notes and exercises, and understanding and using good study habits in order to achieve substantial and sustained progress in learning English. The next lesson will provide ideas on how to get started and take these skills to the next level.

In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of having a well-thought-out and effective learning plan for successful English learners. The plan should take into account goals and goal setting, benchmarks and measurements, methods and strategies, consistent implementation, testing and accountability, and rewards for achieving goals. It should also be arranged into a workable yearly, monthly, and weekly plan, and followed and managed consistently. Without a plan, English learning can be unpredictable and haphazard, but with a plan, progress can be controlled and goals can be achieved. The lesson also emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in creating and following a plan, and the use of a learning notebook to record progress and review regularly. The lesson concludes with a quote and a reading recommendation.

In this lesson, we will learn about the "dream killer" mentality of panic learning, where learners feel an urgent need to learn English for an upcoming event and become overwhelmed with anxiety and stress. This type of learning is chaotic, pressure-filled, and not fun. Instead of focusing on what they don't know, learners should take a more thoughtful approach to planning and learning English. This lesson also emphasizes the importance of overcoming anxiety, worry, and fear for becoming a successful English learner. The lesson concludes with a quote and a reading recommendation.

This lesson is about the Power of Courage, Grace, and Enthusiasm in English Learning and you will learn about the importance of practicing a confident and positive mindset while learning English. Additionally, you will learn how to set long-term goals, create a plan, and focus on small, incremental progress to achieve success in your English learning journey. You will also learn the importance of self-motivation and not settling for mediocrity.

This lesson is about the common error of starting from scratch repeatedly when learning a language. You will learn about the pitfalls of stopping practicing habits or processes that were helping you progress, feeling like you have forgotten everything, and having a defeated attitude. The lesson also covers how this behavior can be changed and how to avoid it and keep moving forward. Additionally, the lesson includes a quote and a recommended reading to provide further insight on the topic.

This lesson is about the idea that "The function of an employee is to start and finish tasks." This idea can be applied to your personal and professional life, including learning a language. The lesson covers how the speaker realized that in the past they had put too much emphasis on activity, but not finishing it. It also covers how the speaker decided to try this idea for a period of six months and how it transformed their life. The lesson includes steps on how to apply this idea to your language-learning journey and emphasizes the importance of having agency and taking responsibility for your life. The lesson concludes with a quote and a reminder that the best way to ensure a great future is to create a perfect day, then another, and then another.

This lesson is about the real threat in learning English: negative self-talk. Robert believes that anyone can learn English, become 100% fluent, and enjoy the many benefits that come with it. However, this error, negative self-talk, can mean success or failure in learning English. Robert will cover how negative self-talk can be detrimental to one's learning process and how it can be overcome. The lesson includes a quote and a recommended reading to provide further insight on the topic and concludes by inviting the learner to join the next lesson for examples of how to start talking to oneself in a more constructive manner.

In this lesson, Robert Erickson is discussing the importance of self-identity and self-talk when learning a language. He explains how many people may initially be motivated to learn a language but end up stopping due to a perceived lack of time or resources. However, Robert suggests that the real reason for not finishing the journey is due to their self-identity and the way they talk to themselves. He advises changing one's self-identity to that of an English speaker and continuously observing and improving one's thoughts and inner dialog. He encourages us to write out values and principles, create a mission statement and practice new habits over time to achieve fluency.

In this lesson, Robert will discuss an attitude that can hinder success and is often seen in emotionally immature individuals, which he calls "insolent cynicism." He explains that this attitude is characterized by a lack of enthusiasm and a tendency to view life and its requirements as annoying. Robert suggests that this attitude is often a passing phase in adolescence, but can persist into adulthood and prevent real learning and discovery. He encourages students to find ways to have fun while fulfilling obligations and learning, as this will lead to faster and more thorough learning.

In this lesson, Robert teaches about how to make your life better and learn English faster by taking 100% responsibility for your life and committing to having more fun, joy, and satisfaction. He suggests imagining and contemplating perfect ideals, taking a leadership role in your life, and dedicating yourself to personal power. He encourages students to make a list of things they loved doing as a child, write a mission statement, and practice laughing and evaluating the day by asking oneself how they can contribute, have fun, and improve. He emphasizes that this is something you must do for yourself and that by practicing this philosophy, life can get much better.