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TED talk 2: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator.

1.Three  keywords I learned Procrastination:       拖延 (n.) The act of delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring. Ex.This is no time for procrastination - we need decisive action. Perplexed:                困惑 (adj.) Confused, because something is difficult to understand or solve. Ex.The students looked perplexed, so the teacher tried to explain once again. Gratification:            滿足 (n.) Pleasure or satisfaction. Ex.   Some people expect instant gratification (= to get what they want immediately). 2.Summary To analyze vividly, a procrastinator's brain is made by three parts. Rational Decision-Maker , Instant Gratification Monkey and Panic Monster . There's no complete non-procrastinator, to  start a career or achieve our dreams , we should be a self-starter . No matter there is or isn't a deadline , we should make one of it, in the meantime, know what we 're really procrastinating on .  3. Video TED talk:

TED Talk 1: The power of passion and perseverance

1. Five  keywords i learned Stratospheric    極高的 (adj.)  A stratospheric price, amount, level etc is extremely high or great. Ex. Some of my strongest performers did not have stratospheric IQ scores. Emerge              出現,浮現 (v.) T o appear or come out from somewhere . Ex. In all those very different contexts,   one characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success. Grit                     毅力 (n) Passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Ex. Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint.   Stamina             耐力;耐性 (n.) physical  or  mental   strength  that  let  you continue doing something for a long time without getting  tired. Ex. Grit is having stamina . Standardized    使標準化 (v.) T o make all the things of one particular type the same as each other Ex. Standardized achievement test scores. 2. The power of passion and perseverance The power of passion and perseverance emerge as a significant predict