In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Simone Pols, a polyglot who can communicate fluently in 8 different languages and is always learning new ones. He shares his craziest language learning experience of learning Portuguese in a weekend and having a conversation later. As an Italian citizen who has lived in Germany, he understands the power of languages in integrating into new cultures, connecting with locals, and gaining new perspectives. Simone believes in Nelson Mandela's quote that speaking in someone's language goes straight to their heart, which is why he's building a lifestyle around his online language coaching program and freelance Project Management work. Join me in this fascinating conversation as we explore the tips and tricks to mastering a new language as an adult.

Follow Simone's Work On:
Website: https://simonepols.com/home-en/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@SimonePols
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonepols/

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Amit Pandey: https://www.instagram.com/itsamit_pandey/
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Show Notes:
Important Resources Mentioned:
Krashen's Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiTsduRreug&ab_channel=MarkRounds
SRS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8uhdZ9897I&ab_channel=TheLanguageScientist

NOTE: Wish I Knew That Before! interviewing and editing style is heavily inspired by Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu, he is a great inspiration.

Logo Designer: Shriya Seshadri @shriya.seshadri
Thumbnail Designer: Riddhi Sangani @sangani.riddhi
Special Thanks to Nandini Kishore for editing my Written Content for Intro.
And The Biggest Thanks to Bradley Kennedy: @bradleystevenk for connecting me with Ultraspeaking.
Grateful For Immense Support: Friends & Family (Co-Creators of the Show)⁣

Timestamps:
0:00​ - Intro
4:21 - languages open many doors
7:49 - Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation
13:40 - Common Mistakes by Adults
20:49 - Embarrassing Story
26:37 - Learning through Apps
30:21 - Contextual Learning
33:51 - What is fluency?
36:21 - Holistic Learning Method
45:02 - Surpass the Struggle
48:06 - Quick Efficient Tips
52:00 - Be Compassionate with yourself
57:01 - Learning Makes a better place
1:01 - Wish I Knew That Before
 

Our Guest for today's show is the creative Power House. His desire to experiment has taken him places. In 2013 he started collaborating with Zach King the famous Digital Magician to do sound design for his videos. Eventually becoming the creative director at King Studio, writing creative videos which were viewed over 5 Billion Times, and wrote branded content for Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Google, Disney, and more. 

In this episode, we talk about how to quit your job practically, the idea of being a generalist in a specialized world, following curiosity, and much more. 
So please join me in welcoming The Creative Powerhouse, The Generalist in the Specialized World, Mark Sommerville

Follow Mark's Work On:
Website: https://slidesofsurprise.com/
Website: https://marksommerville.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/slidesofsuprise
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksommerville/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark.sommerville
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Social Handles:
Wish I Knew That Before!:https://www.instagram.com/wishiknewthatbefore/
Amit Pandey: https://www.instagram.com/itsamit_pandey/
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Share the podcast with someone whom you think would benefit from listening to it and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Thank you.  

NOTE: Wish I Knew That Before! interviewing and editing style is heavily inspired by Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu, he is a great inspiration.

Logo Designer: Shriya Seshadri @shriya.seshadri
Thumbnail Designer: Riddhi Sangani @sangani.riddhi
Special Thanks to Nandini Kishore for editing my Written Content for Intro.
And The Biggest Thanks to Bradley Kennedy: @bradleystevenk for connecting me with Ultraspeaking.
Grateful For Immense Support: Friends & Family (Co-Creators of the Show)⁣

Timestamps:

Our Guest for today's show is the creator of Pursuing Purpose Podcast & Mastermind,  a guy who has been on a journey to just help and empower others while discovering his truest self.

Through his stories, videos, and projects, one common thread that you would notice is that he is never the Hero of his Stories, it is always the other people. It is always about how he can help others share their stories better through his skills in filming and storytelling. In the past 13 years, he has worked with hundreds of organizations in over 60 countries and with countless amounts students and young adults.   

So please join me in welcoming the man who is on the mission to see what happens when you give it all away, the one with the biggest heart and an even bigger smile, mentor to many, a mentee of life, the storyteller, the filmmaker, the traveler with a purpose, BC Serna!


Follow BC's Work On:
Website: https://bcserna.com/
Website: https://pursuingpurpose.life/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BCSerna
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bc_serna/

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Social Handles:
Wish I Knew That Before!:https://www.instagram.com/wishiknewthatbefore/
Amit Pandey: https://www.instagram.com/itsamit_pandey/
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Share the podcast with someone whom you think would benefit from listening to it and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Thank you.  

NOTE: Wish I Knew That Before! interviewing and editing style is heavily inspired by Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu, he is a great inspiration.

Logo Designer: Shriya Seshadri @shriya.seshadri
Thumbnail Designer: Riddhi Sangani @sangani.riddhi
Special Thanks to Nandini Kishore for editing my Written Content for Intro.
And The Biggest Thanks to Bradley Kennedy: @bradleystevenk for connecting me with Ultraspeaking.
Grateful For Immense Support: Friends & Family (Co-Creators of the Show)⁣

Timestamps:
0:00​ - Intro
3:12 - Role of Traveling In Self-Growth
6:00 - Making Others the Hero
11:36 - Happiness and Being Grateful
13:00 - Hero's Journey
15:02 - Battles That Young Adults Face
19:50 - Being a Relatable Mentor
22:47 - Mentor For Free
25:48 - Relationship vs Experiences
27:49 - Purpose vs Passion
33:47 - Walking in Faith
38:30 - Pouring from an Empty Cup
42:46 - Serving Others
47:14 - Wish I Knew That Before