{"id":27841,"date":"2024-02-02T07:53:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T06:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=27841"},"modified":"2024-02-02T08:27:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T07:27:19","slug":"the-most-important-question-of-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2024\/02\/the-most-important-question-of-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Important Question of Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding one’s purpose in life provides a sense of direction, fulfillment, and meaning. It allows us to navigate through the complexities and challenges that we encounter on our journey. Without a clear purpose, life may seem aimless and devoid of significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In life, struggles are inevitable. They shape our character, test our resilience, and ultimately determine our success. However, not all struggles are created equal. Some are worth enduring for the sake of personal growth and fulfillment, while others may be futile or even detrimental to our well-being. Therefore, it is crucial to identify what we are truly willing to struggle for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout our existence, we are constantly bombarded with questions. Some are simple and trivial, while others are profound and thought-provoking. These questions shape our understanding of the world and help us navigate through life’s complexities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover which question is most important for us to ask ourselves by reading this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/markmanson.net\/question<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does the phrase \u00a0\u201cdelayed gratification\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0mean, \u201cPeople want to be rich without\u00a0the risk, without the sacrifice, without the\u00a0delayed gratification<\/strong>\u00a0necessary to\u00a0accumulate wealth.<\/em>\u201d? \u00a0Use this in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does\u00a0\u201cto morph\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0mean in the sentence, \u201cThey settle and wonder \u201cWhat if?\u201d for years and years until the question morphs<\/strong> from \u201cWhat if?\u201d into \u201cWas that it?\u201d<\/em>? Use this in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does the phrase \u00a0\u201cemotional turbulence\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0mean, \u201cBut you don\u2019t end up attracting\u00a0someone amazing\u00a0without appreciating the emotional turbulence<\/strong> that comes with weathering rejections, building the sexual tension that never gets released, and staring blankly at a phone that never rings.<\/em>“? Use this in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. In contemplating your life, what are the usual questions you ask to yourself?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What pain do you want in your life? What are you willing to struggle for?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What is your opinion about this, \u201cWhat we get out of life is not determined by the good feelings we desire, but by what bad feelings we\u2019re willing and able to sustain to get us to those good feelings<\/em>.\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. \u201cTo get good at dealing with negative experiences is to get good at dealing with life.<\/em>\u201d Do you agree? Share your perspective.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Share your thoughts on this, “People want to be rich without\u00a0the risk, without the sacrifice, without the\u00a0delayed gratification\u00a0necessary to\u00a0accumulate wealth.<\/em>“.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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