Vol327.日常英语学习Rebuilding Life Step-by-Step

获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888Daniel? Is that really you? I can't believe it. It has been what? 10 years since we finished school? You look different, but I can still recognize you.Alex, wow. I didn't expect to see you here. Yes, it has been a long time. Life really changed after school, and we all went in different directions. That's how life is.So, tell me everything. What are you doing now? And what are your plans for the future? I'm very curious because everyone had different dreams back then. I remember.Well, my life is not very exciting right now, but I have some plans. First, I am going to study at the university next year because I didn't have the chance before. And I really want to improve my knowledge and have better opportunities.You are just going to study? That's it? After 10 years? I mean, that's good, but it sounds small. You should think bigger, Daniel.I understand what you mean, but for me, that's already an important step. I want to study. Also, I am going to rent a small apartment in the city center because I want to be closer to work and have my own space. I'd like that.You are going to rent? That's your plan? I'm not thinking like that. I will buy a big house in the city, and I will also buy another one in the countryside, just for weekends. That's the kind of future I want. A really big house.That sounds great for you. In my case, I'm starting step by step. Maybe later I will buy a small place, but not something big. I just want something comfortable and peaceful.You see? That's what I mean. You say you will buy something small. But why not something bigger? Why limit yourself like that? I don't get it.Because I prefer realistic goals. For example, I am going to travel to another city, just in my country. I have never traveled much. So that's something I really want to do.You are going to travel to another city? That's like a weekend plan. I will travel to different countries, and I will visit Europe and Asia. That's real travel.Yes. Maybe one day I will travel to another country, too. But for now, I'm focusing on what I can do step by step. I don't need to rush.But why think so small? You should say, "I will travel the world." Not "maybe one day."Because I don't like to promise things I'm not sure about. I prefer to say what I'm going to do with certainty, and then see what happens next.All right. What about your daily life? What are you planning to improve?Well, I am going to walk more often and take better care of my health. I also will try to have more free time because right now I work a lot and I feel tired most days.You will try? That sounds weak, man. I will change my routine completely. I will go to the gym every day and I will build a strong body. That's discipline.[laughter] Oh, great. That's good for you. For me, small changes are enough. If I improve a little every day, I think I will feel better over time. That's what I think.And what about money? Don't tell me you don't have big plans for that.Of course, I do. But again, step by step. I am going to save more money this year, and I will invest a little when I learn more about it. Investing is important. I know.That's too slow. I will create a business, and I will make a lot of money. I'm not thinking small. I'm thinking big. That's what a real man has to do.That's great if you can do it. Not everyone has the same situation or opportunities.That's just an excuse. Anyone will succeed if they think big enough and work hard.Maybe. Maybe you're right. But life is not the same for everyone.All right. Let's talk about relationships. What are your plans there? I want to know.I am going to spend more time with my family because I feel like I didn't do that enough before. And maybe in the future, I will have a partner and build something stable.Maybe? No, man. I will find the right person and I will build a strong relationship. You have to be sure about these things. That's how it works, my brother.I don't like to force things. I believe the right person will come at the right time.You are too relaxed. You say "maybe," "step by step," "small goals." Why don't you dream bigger? What's stopping you? What happened to you?It's not that I don't have dreams. It's just that my priorities are different. When I say my priorities are different, I mean my life didn't go the way I expected after school. I had plans before. Big plans like you. But things changed very fast.Really? But what do you mean? You never told anyone about that. I thought you were just taking things slowly by choice.