Leisa Michelle

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How To Learn Any Language

February 28, 2017 by Leisa Michelle Leave a Comment

The most important thing you have to do when you’re setting out to learn a new language is decide why you’re learning.

You can’t be general or vague or non-committal about it either. “It’d be cool to read books in French,” “My family speaks Spanish, so like, it’s probably good to learn,” or “It just sounds cool,” usually aren’t good enough reasons. I say “usually” because I don’t know the true passion or enthusiasm you might feel when you give these reasons. But I can guarantee that you’re not going to learn anything unless you have a real reason that resonates with you.

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Filed Under: Thinking Out Loud Tagged With: language, learning, self development, trying something new

All great artists look at the big picture.

February 14, 2017 by Leisa Michelle Leave a Comment

So it’s way past my bedtime and I’ve been sitting on YouTube just clicking on the next video and the next video and the next one. And rather than doing what I really ought to do – what I’ve told myself to do 10 times now – I clicked on the next related video that looked interesting. It was a string quartet arrangement of one of Satie’s Gymnopedies. One that I’ve seen a bajillion times, admittedly. But why not watch it again, eh?

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Filed Under: Thinking Out Loud Tagged With: expression, self-awareness

Eu Não Falo Português.

February 10, 2017 by Leisa Michelle Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Thinking Out Loud Tagged With: authenticity, expression, failure, fear, language, learning, project thinking out loud, self-awareness

Why Is It So Hard Being Honest?

February 9, 2017 by Leisa Michelle Leave a Comment

Why is it so hard to just tell others what you’re thinking about and how you feel?

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The Key to Creating

February 7, 2017 by Leisa Michelle Leave a Comment

It’s only been 6 days, and I think I’ve cracked the code to Project Thinking Out Loud. I’ve discovered the key to creating – which I may or may not have ripped off of Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art. I read it a long time ago, so who knows. But even though I’m sure this idea isn’t original, I’ve finally realized how powerful and true it is.

Filed Under: Thinking Out Loud Tagged With: communication, expression, learning, project thinking out loud, self development, self-awareness, trying something new

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