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What is the difference between being original and imitating?
What will get you further in life?
Today is a Deep Thoughts Thursday so we have a quote:
“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”
-Herman Melville
What does this mean for English learners?
Don’t follow a formula.
Be creative with your words.
Don’t focus too much on being perfect.
Get creative with your tone of voice.
Learn different ways to say different things.
Check out this episode about the Zone of Genius.
Where does this quote resonate with you?
Let us know in the comments.
We want to hear from you!
Come back and tell us how you want to apply this quote in your life: http://www.allearsenglish.com/297
What is the difference between being original and imitating?
What will get you further in life?
Today is a Deep Thoughts Thursday so we have a quote:
“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”
-Herman Melville
What does this mean for English learners?
Don’t follow a formula.
Be creative with your words.
Don’t focus too much on being perfect.
Get creative with your tone of voice.
Learn different ways to say different things.
Check out this episode about the Zone of Genius.
Where does this quote resonate with you?
Let us know in the comments.
We want to hear from you!
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