English teacher Masha inspires the host to discuss teaching English through non-fiction books. They share personal journeys of initially disliking these books but later realizing their transformative impact. They discuss the lessons from various books and reflect on sharing takeaways with friends. The host promotes a book club subscription and encourages the reading of self-development books.
Non-fiction books offer valuable knowledge on personal development, spirituality, and marketing, inspiring readers to become happier and more satisfied with their lives.
Strategies to overcome challenges of finding time to read non-fiction books include setting achievable reading targets, participating in book clubs for motivation, and using notepads to record key insights for future reference.
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Teaching English through self-development books
Masha, an English teacher, discusses her teaching methodology of using non-fiction self-development books to teach English. She explains that non-fiction books offer valuable knowledge on various topics like personal development, spirituality, and marketing. Both Masha and the host, Martin, share their initial skepticism towards these books, but how they eventually found them transformative. Masha runs a book club where participants choose their own non-fiction books, meet twice a month for online discussions, and maintain communication through a Telegram group. The club provides motivation and the opportunity to share opinions and learning strategies. Martin also talks about his experience with non-fiction books, the impact they've had on his life, and the importance of constantly improving oneself through reading.
The power of non-fiction books for personal growth
In this segment, Martin and Masha discuss the positive impact of non-fiction books on personal growth and self-improvement. They share their personal stories of how these books helped them become better individuals. Both of them initially had a dislike for reading but eventually discovered the value in non-fiction books, which teach valuable life lessons, provide strategies for improvement, and inspire readers to become happier and more satisfied with their lives. They also mention specific books that made a significant impact on them, such as 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari' by Robin Sharma and 'Building Your Story Brand' by Donald Miller. They emphasize the power of storytelling in non-fiction books, allowing readers to remember lessons and apply them to their lives.
Challenges and strategies for reading non-fiction books
Martin and Masha discuss the challenges of finding time to read non-fiction books, especially for busy individuals with various responsibilities. They talk about strategies to overcome these challenges, such as setting achievable reading targets, combining reading with other activities like chores or listening to audiobooks, and participating in book clubs for motivation and engagement. They also share their personal approaches to reading, like underlining important passages, taking notes, and reflecting on key takeaways. Masha highlights the advantage of discussing books with others, gaining insights, and sharing learning strategies. Martin introduces his concept of using notepads to record key insights from books for future reference and inspiration.
A very interesting podcast today where I reveal some embarrassing truths, but also one of my greatest passions! A big thanks to my guest Masha for the inspiration to this podcast!
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