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[C] Improvement Pill: Why You Need To Stop Trying

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paradox

[ 'par-uh-doks ]

noun

- a situation or statement that seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics

It's a paradox that the more you try to sleep, the harder it becomes to fall asleep.

surrender

[ suh-'ren-der ]

verb

- if you surrender to an experience or emotion, you stop trying to prevent or control it

Sometimes, it's best to surrender control and let things happen naturally.

emerge

[ ih-'murj ]

verb

- to become known, especially as a result of examining something or asking questions about it

After the rain stopped, a rainbow emerged in the sky.

current

[ 'kur-uhnt ]

noun

- a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction

Swimmers need to be careful of the ocean's currents, as they can quickly pull you away from shore.

be no stranger to something

phrase

- to be familiar with a particular experience or activity

She's no stranger to hard work, having worked multiple jobs to support her family.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]

What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.


1. Aldous Huxley found it easier to complete his work when he exerted more conscious effort and willpower.

2. The Law of Reversed Effort suggests that the more we consciously exert effort towards a goal, the less likely we are to succeed.

3. The concept of WOAY, rooted in an ancient Chinese philosophy, emphasizes effortless action as a means to achieve goals.

4. The Law of Reversed Effort proposes that putting more pressure on oneself always leads to better outcomes and success.

LET'S TRY IT! - FIRST CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the first cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words. Write or type down your answers while listening.

⏱ 00:00 - 00:38

  1. "Have you ever felt that no matter how hard you try, you just can't with your goals? "

  2. "Well the answer could be a lot simpler than you think. In fact, the answer could even be the what you imagined. "

  3. "Having written over 50 books in his , Huxley was no stranger to hard work. "

  4. "He could take an idea from its first stages to completion with what looked like relative ."

  5. "However, it was while working on his many books and projects throughout his lifetime that Huxley found a pattern ."

LET'S PRACTICE - SECOND CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the second cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing phrases.

⏱ 00:42 - 01:40

Huxley explained, the harder we try with the to do something, the less we shall succeed. Effort becomes a and only when we can combine activity with relaxation, we can that helps us reach the goals set by ourselves and by others. This paradox or effort is like swimming against the current in a river. We can swim upstream, trying to reach a place to rest with all our might using all our efforts to fight the and still not get close to where we need to be, or we can let the current take us downstream and find a different spot to get out of the water. We've not had to fight our way against the current, but instead let the flow take us somewhere else but with a . The law of reversed effort uses principle from the ancient Chinese Philosophy of Wu Wei which emphasizes non-doing or . Wu Wei is about surrendering to what is meant for you, like a stick riding the current, to what is and giving it time, patience, and space to just be.

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP

Direction: Answer the following questions by giving your opinion.


  1. Who defined the concept of the Law of Reversed Effort, and what does it entail?

  2. How did Aldous Huxley's experiences with writing books contribute to his understanding of the Law of Reversed Effort?

  3. What ancient philosophy does the Law of Reversed Effort draw from, and what principle does it emphasize?

  4. Can you provide and example mentioned by the speaker that illustrates the concept of reversed effort in a real-life scenario?

  5. What do you think about the concept of the Law of Reversed Effort? Do you agree or disagree with it? Why?

LET'S RECAP!

Active-Listening Let-s-Recap-2

1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか?3つ挙げてください。


2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか?3つ挙げてください。

paradox

[ 'par-uh-doks ]

noun

- a situation or statement that seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics

It's a paradox that the more you try to sleep, the harder it becomes to fall asleep.

surrender

[ suh-'ren-der ]

verb

- if you surrender to an experience or emotion, you stop trying to prevent or control it

Sometimes, it's best to surrender control and let things happen naturally.

emerge

[ ih-'murj ]

verb

- to become known, especially as a result of examining something or asking questions about it

After the rain stopped, a rainbow emerged in the sky.

current

[ 'kur-uhnt ]

noun

- a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction

Swimmers need to be careful of the ocean's currents, as they can quickly pull you away from shore.

be no stranger to something

phrase

- to be familiar with a particular experience or activity

She's no stranger to hard work, having worked multiple jobs to support her family.