13. The Cost of Studying

How to practice

English

00. Start here

01. Small Wins

02. Growth Zones

03. Goal Setting

04. Aim to Fail

05. Showing up

06. Use it or Lose it

07. Be a tortoise

08. Cute Girl is Fluent

09. 10,000hrs of Listening

10. Make the Decision

11. Why I hate textbooks

12. Why I hate Grammar Lessons

13. The Cost of Studying

Persistence beats talent. Success comes from choosing one goal and dedicating yourself to it. You can't achieve everything, so focus on what matters most. Learning English, for example, means immersing yourself fully and sacrificing other interests. Everything has a cost—be ready to trade time, friends, and attention for fluency. Prioritize, commit, and make the necessary sacrifices. More on this idea from Calvin Coolidge’s persistence quote and the concept of focused practice here.

14. No Fun, No Good

15. Be the Boss of your mind

16. Do what you can

17. Even in the bathroom

18. It’s not an English Problem

19. What is an SRS?

20. Keep listening even if you don't understand

21. All in Moderation?

22. Master the Basics

23. Embrace the Journey

English Lessons

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