📖 Book Don't Sweat the Small Stuff … and It's All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson, PhD. Synopsis: Simple ways to keep little things from taking over your life. The book consists of 100 short articles -- we'll go through them week by week. This week’s # 44: Understand Separate Realities Here's what you need to do: 1️⃣ Read it yourself, take time to reflect on it and make notes. 2️⃣ Join the live reading on Wednesday. We'll read and listen to the article together, line by line. 3️⃣ Share your thoughts. Keep your answer under 2 minutes. Be clear, and focus on expressing your ideas about the topic to practice real English speaking. ***** While we're on the subject of being interested in the way other people do things, let's take a moment to discuss separate realities. If you have traveled to foreign countries or seen depictions of them in movies, you are aware of vast differences among cultures. The principle of separate realities says that the differences among individuals is every bit as vast. Just as we wouldn't expect people of different cultures to see or do things as we would (in fact, we'd be disappointed if they did), this principle tells us that the individual differences in our ways of seeing the world prohibit this as well. It's not a matter of merely tolerating differences but of truly understanding and honoring the fact that it literally can't be any other way. I have seen an understanding of this principle change lives. It can virtually eliminate quarrels. When we expect to see things differently, when we take it as a given that others will do things differently and react differently to the same stimuli, the compassion we have for ourselves and for others rises dramatically. The moment we expect otherwise, the potential for conflict exists. I encourage you to consider deeply and respect the fact that we are all very different. When you do, the love you feel for others as well as the appreciation you have for your own uniqueness will increase. ***** See you

🌟 Remember: Different Coaches. Different Approaches! 😉 📅 SUNDAY — AUGUST 23 VIP Role Play Best for: practicing real-life conversations, building speaking confidence, and putting your English into action. Vibe: interactive, practical, and fun. AMA with Coach Vinnie Best for: pronunciation practice, asking questions, and fixing one pronunciation problem at a time. Vibe: focused, practical, and supportive. AMA with Coach Francis Best for: asking questions, practicing English, and getting helpful feedback. Vibe: friendly, supportive, and interactive. English Camp LIVE with CS Best for: speaking practice, building fluency, and putting your assignment into action. Vibe: energetic, interactive, and speaking-focused. 📌 SPEAKING this week! Make sure you practice the assignment 3X a day! AMA with Coach Vinnie Best for: pronunciation practice, asking questions, and fixing one pronunciation problem at a time. Vibe: focused, practical, and supportive. 💪 Have an awesome Sunday! See you in class! 🚀