많은 멘토(mentor)들은 철저한 계획을 강조들 하시죠. 특히, 영어공부는 꾸준히 하는 사람이 실력자가 되죠. 그렇기에, 영어를 잘 하시는 분들은 이미 그 계획과 완성력까지 인정 받으심이 마땅하겠죠.

Be diligent

* Be diligent in setting your goal

Create concrete goals to work toward. This helps you create a realistic plan for reaching your objectives instead of expecting things to "randomly work out." Setting and accomplishing smaller tasks can build your confidence, making it easier to tackle increasingly larger goals. Stay diligent by continually assessing your progress and celebrating your achievements along the way to goal completion.

영어의 경우도 마찬가지, 구체적으로 어떤 표현까지를 하고 싶다는 단계적인 목표. 아니면 시험에서 몇 점을 내겠다는 목표등을 세우는것에 부끄러워하지 마세요. 부지런히 계획하세요.

* Be diligent in emulating/copying

Establish new personal standards. Identify problem areas and think of ways to avoid falling prey to negative behaviors. Although it may be difficult to correct unpleasant habits, it's necessary to build self-confidence. Choosing a role model to emulate can help keep your mind focused on achieving your goals.

언어는 그 언어를 사용하는 부모나 주변 사람들을 따라하다 익혀지쟎아요. 그러니, 영어도 마찬가지죠, 미국사람들이 말하는 스타일을 따라해보는것을 이상하게 여기시면 안돼죠.

* Be diligent in staying focus. 

Commit to keeping a positive attitude despite your circumstances. This doesn't mean that you can never express sadness; it means that you can't allow pessimism to overcome you. It's easier to stay true to your ultimate intentions if you lose negative attitudes about yourself and your abilities. Reminding yourself of what makes you special can keep you motivated throughout your efforts.

때로는 영어를 하는것이 아무 이유가 없는듯 여겨질지도 모르지만, 구체적인 보상을 그려보세요. 어떤 부분이 강점이고 약한 부분이 무엇인지를 담담하게 체크해보는것도 좋지요.

* Be diligent in realizing the truth

Limit distractions to remain diligent. Remove negative influences from your life to keep your mind focused on your goals. This includes any relationship or activity that doesn't help you stay committed to your ideals. Realizing that everyone doesn't want you to succeed can help strengthen your resolve to prove your critics wrong.

영어를 익히는것과 직장이나 한 경력분야에서 우뚝서는것은 똑같은 시스템을 가지고 있다는 것을 인정하는데 소홀하지 말아야죠.

* Be diligent in loving yourself when you are even busy.

Find positive outlets to release your stress and doubts. Managing your stress in constructive ways can restore energy and reduce negativity. Activities such as free-form painting, aerobics and cooking can help keep your spirits high without getting you into trouble. Avoid participating in destructive habits that only serve to distract you from essential tasks. Learning to say "no" without feeling guilty can make others take notice of your inner-strength.

영어, 진학, 승진 등 구체적인 목표때문에 남성호르몬을 지나치게 뿜어내며 매진하고 있을때 조차도, 내 몸과 마음을 편하게 해주는 다른 활동을 저버리지 않게 부지런해야죠. 그리고, 좋은 나의 습관을 저지하려는 주변을 눈치채고 정리하는 부지런한 결심.

이렇게 부지런하겠다는 결정을 하고, 가장 좋은 길을 정하시는거죠. 교재, 책, 드라마, 인터넷, 학원, 전화영어, 에세이쓰기 등 을 골고루 이용하는 것이 이상적이겠죠. 알고는 있는 데 아직 하지 못하셨다고요? 그럼, 새해에 다시 시작하십시요.

" By the images we hold in our mind we get and become what we think about most. What we think about we bring about. Remember, Never be late to do something. Be diligent."

 Midtown Atlanta