Ten Lessons We Learn Too Late

Ten Lessons We Learn Too Late

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What lessons have you learned so far in life?

Are there some things you wish you had learned sooner.

Watch the following video to find out what people wish they had learned sooner in life.

What are the ten things people often learn too late in life (according to the video)?

List them below.

Do you agree with the speaker’s opinion on these things?

Why or why not?

Here are some vocabulary words and expressions from the video.

How many do you know already?  Guess what they mean.  Ask your tutor or partner to help you define them.

Vocabulary

procrastinate(-ing)

inevitable

fulfill(ing)

spark(s)

shortcut(s)

technique(s)

spill(-ing)

revolve(d)

passionate

blend

innovative

luxury(-ies)

lofty

assume

persevere

negativity

bury(-ing)

predictable

vulnerable

mainstream

spontaneity/ spontaneous

destructive

athlete(s)

freeway

routine(s)

pile(s)

reckless

norm(s)

struggle

paycheck

foster

mindless

roadblock(s)

pond

complain(-ing)

psychology

unique

impulse(s)

stability

niche

Expressions

take (something) for granted

come out on top

by the wayside

look(ing) back

let off steam

take the initiative

work smarter not harder

weather the

throw a wrench into

cut corners

Tell a partner what you learned from the video.  Use several of these words in your summary.