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Why You Can’t Stick To Anything (The Polymath Advantage)
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yuuuuyea posted on 2026/02/07Ever feel like you start strong but then just... quit? This video dives into the science behind why we struggle to stick with things, exploring concepts like the 'knowledge instinct' and 'reward prediction error'! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical strategies, like the '15 percent rule,' to help you finally achieve your goals.
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US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
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UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2
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US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/
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UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/
- Adjective
- The process of knowing and remembering
- Relating to the ability to think and reason.
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US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
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UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEIC
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US /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/
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UK /'ɪnstɪŋkt/
- Noun
- Natural way of thinking; intuition
- Natural way (person or animal) thinks, behaves
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