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EPISODE · Oct 11, 2025 · 22 MIN

#42 How I Became More Confident 如何变得更自信 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

from Real Chinese Talk - Immersion for Intermediates · host Qiuyue

I feel that in recent years, I’ve become much more confident than I used to be. Let’s talk about the reasons behind this change and how to achieve true confidence. 00:00 Let’s talk about confidence 02:18 The one-dimensional evaluation system and exam pressure in school 05:14 Experimenting during university, entering the workforce, and how moving to the Netherlands changed my mindset 08:49 Reason 1: Embracing diverse ways of defining value 11:52 Reason 2: Trying new things and discovering personal talents 13:55 Reason 3: Stoicism — stop comparing, stop seeking others’ approval 17:59 The overly modest attitude common among Chinese people 我感觉最近这几年自己变得比以前自信了许多。一起来聊聊变自信的原因,以及如何达到真正的自信。 00:00 我们来聊聊自信 02:18 学校阶段的单一评价与考试压力 05:14 大学尝试与初入职场、来到荷兰的心态转变 08:49 原因一:价值评判的多元化 11:52 原因二:不断尝试、发现天赋 13:55 原因三:斯多葛主义——不比较、不求他人认可 17:59 过于谦虚的中国人 ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared my plan for restarting Spanish after two years, along with my daily language-learning routine. Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/CH1HWvfs-GA Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: [email protected] Video: Zweii!!

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