Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

• Video: https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator/transcript#t-719                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
• Three keywords                                                                             1. procrastinator 拖延者                                                                                                   2. instant gratification 及時行樂                                                                                     3. rational decision maker 理性決策者                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
• Summary                                                                                       This topic is talked about procrastinating. In everyone's mind, there are not only a decision maker but a Instant Gratification Monkey. However, the monkey loves easy and fun, and it will make you procrastinate on the work which you should do right now. Hence, how to solve this problem is to stay aware of Instant Gratification Monkey and think about what we are really procrastinating on.

The power of passion and perseverance

• Video:https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance/up-next

• Five keywords:

  1. motivational 勵志的
  2. grit 意志力
  3. perseverance 毅力
  4. stamina 耐力
  5. growth mindset 成長型思維模式

• Introduction 

Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint. If you want to success, the most important characteristic is not good looks, social intelligent or IQ. It is grit.

Midterm Project

1. Midterm-Project Introduction 
 
   Host 1, Neil: Nicole
   Host 2, Dan: Me
   Insert, Phil, Sam and Catherine: Eric
   Topic: What do you buy when you're sad?
   Summary: Have you ever had a bad day and tried to make yourself feel better by going shopping?  This topic is talked about the link between shopping and mood. Most of people buy something such as food, drinks and clothing when they are feeling down. But do they really need those things? Not at all, recording to the research, they will regret to their decision finally.

2. Handout
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-171207

3.Video