Success is not something that can be accomplished overnight. It takes a lot of hard work, time and sheer dedication. Steve Siebold, author of “How Rich People Think,” interviewed more than a thousand millionaires over three decades to learn what led them to their success and wealth. Read the article here and find out what made these millionaires stand out and which sentences you’ll NEVER hear them say.
After reading: make your English more colorful
The text is peppered with a number of useful collocations (words that often like to go together) that make your English sound more colourful…. Do you remember them all? Take our quiz to find out.
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There are many factors which tie these successful individuals together, one of them being how they grew and m………………………………….. along the journey.
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grew and matured
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A mistake successful people never make is ra………………………………….. and raving about the injustices of life.
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ranting = expressing you frustration in a vehement way
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ranting
= expressing your frustration in a vehement way
ranting and raving = talking vehemently, especially in anger -
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Instead of wh…………………………………….. and complaining, the secret of being able to move on is to be proactive
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whining
= crying -
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That’s a different approach. Let’s discuss the pros and …………………………………………..’
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also: fors and againstsIncorrect
pros and cons
(also) fors and againsts
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Achievers do not complain about barriers or hu………………………………………………………..
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hurdles
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There are always op…………………………………… and opportunities at hand.
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options
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