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952: Adam Grant | The Science of Tapping Into Your Hidden Potential

The Jordan Harbinger Show

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Embrace Discomfort to Unlock Hidden Potential in Language Learning

Language learners often hold back from speaking a new language because they fear making mistakes and feeling embarrassed. Yet, true language acquisition comes from vocal practice and communication. Successful polyglots like Benny and Sarah Maria learned multiple languages by pushing themselves to speak and make mistakes. They emphasize the importance of embracing discomfort, setting goals such as making 200 mistakes a day, and immersing themselves in a new language environment. Through this process, they were able to rapidly improve their language skills and become fluent in numerous languages.

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