Listening Time: English Practice English Listening - My Failed Dreams
Mar 10, 2025
The speaker shares amusing tales of unfulfilled dreams, from becoming a filmmaker to a professional athlete. With humor, they reflect on their challenges in sports like basketball and football. The conversation dives into writing struggles, contrasting novel aspirations with successes in short stories. A quirky dream of starting a breakfast restaurant is also explored, alongside encouraging words for aspiring entrepreneurs. The narrative underlines the importance of self-awareness and embracing life’s unexpected turns.
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Film School Dropout
- Connor attended film school on the Universal Studios campus, pursuing his filmmaking dream.
- He dropped out after six months, disliking the industry culture.
Pro Athlete Dreams
- Connor dreamt of being a pro athlete in multiple sports despite not having the necessary skills.
- He considered basketball, football, baseball, and tennis, but none panned out.
Unwritten Novel
- Connor, while technically an author, failed to write a literary fiction novel.
- Although he enjoys creative writing, he doubts he'll complete a full novel.