"Our journey begins in the 5th century AD, a time of great migrations and upheaval. The Roman Empire had recently withdrawn from Britain, leaving the land open to new influences and settlers. It was during this period that the Anglo-Saxons, a collection of tribes from what are now Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, began to make their way across the North Sea to the British Isles.

The Anglo-Saxons were not a single unified group, but rather a mix of peoples, including the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. Each brought with them their own dialects, which would eventually blend and evolve to form what we now call Old English.

Welcome to my weekly "English with Nab Podcast," this week we are going to talk about Living and Working with AI.

In November 2022, a revolutionary new tool was made available to everyone with an internet connection at no cost. A generative form of language-based artificial intelligence known as CHAT-GPT entered the world, and was taken up by 100 million people more quickly than any other product in history.

CHAT-GPT represents a new generation of AI, one in which AI technology functions as co-intelligence. This means that rather than following more procedural and repetitive processes as previous iterations of AI have, CHAT-GPT emulates human thinking patterns. Its generative, flexible functionality is transforming not only how we humans approach work, it's also having a profound impact on how quickly complex tasks are achieved, in some cases increasing productivity by 60%. 

And this new generative AI isn't just making its mark on the workplace. Everything from education to entertainment is feeling the effects of artificial intelligence. No one knows exactly what the future holds, especially as AI continues to outperform expectations and behave in surprising and unanticipated ways.

Poets got it all wrong: falling in love is easy; staying in love is the difficult part. According to most psychologists “the average lifespan of a romantic obsession is two years.” Afterward, as most married people know, it’s all just routine. 

The reason for this is simple: the physiological part of love hormones, infatuation, the need to be in someone’s company naturally fades with time. And if you want to transform this in-love experience into something bigger that is, lifelong real love  you need to learn to communicate your feelings with your partner.

Achieving this is synonymous with mastering your partner's love language.

Remember that time you talked to that friend about the differences between short-term and long-term memory? You probably don’t! We don’t blame you, we can hardly remember what we had for lunch yesterday. The book for today – appropriately titled “Unlimited Memory” – is written by someone who remembers not only all of his last week’s meals but also about 10,000 digits of Pi!

Kevin Horsley is a professional speaker, learning assistant, an International Grand Master of Memory, and twice a Memory World Record holder. He’s right when he says that whether it is because of tomorrow’s exam or because of your wife’s anniversary, “memory is the cornerstone of our existence. It determines the quality of our decisions and, therefore, our entire life!”

Fortunately, like so many other things, memory isn’t something we’re born with, but a tool that can be sharpened. Therefore, Horsley’s very actionable book offers many different ways on how you can do this.

Let’s have a look at the most attention-grabbing ones.

Welcome to another episode of English with Nab’s podcast, this week we are talking about social media and how has changed the way we interact with each other and how we use the internet. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and others are many people’s daily companions. But for all the good they do, they are also extremely addictive. I will be talking about 10 arguments why you should get rid of your social media accounts right now.

Get ready to learn about the darker side of social media!

Have you ever felt like you’re not in control of your life? Have you ever felt like you’re going nowhere and you want to do something about it but can’t figure out where to start? Have you ever felt like you’ve lost all motivation to chase your dreams and attain the life you desire, the life you most probably deserve? And why do we feel that your answer to all of these questions is a tentative “yes”? “A vibrant, genuine, and purposeful life is the right of all humankind,” Brendon Burchard reminds us in the first sentence of his immensely memorable 2014 book: “The Motivation Manifesto.” 

Welcome, fellow bibliophiles, to a literary odyssey unlike any other! Have you ever felt the exhilarating rush of diving into the pages of a captivating book, eager to unravel its mysteries and glean profound insights? If so, then you are in for a treat, because today, we're embarking on a voyage through the art of active reading.

In the immortal words of "How to Read a Book," this podcast is dedicated to readers and aspiring readers alike. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just beginning to dip your toes into the vast ocean of literature, there's something here for you. Together, we'll explore the essence of active reading and uncover its transformative power.

So, if you're ready to embark on a journey of intellectual exploration, join me as we delve into the heart of this timeless practice and master its four levels of active reading. Get comfortable, grab your favorite beverage, and let's embark on this literary adventure together!

Our habits of yesterday are who we are today. Consequently, it doesn’t really matter how successful you are at the moment – what matters is whether your habits are leading you toward success the moment after. With “Atomic Habits,” James Clear wants to nudge you in the right direction by providing you with an evidence-based framework that can help you build the habits you’ve always wanted to define you.

So, get ready to learn how to achieve remarkable results through tiny changes and prepare to develop into a better person through a straightforward four-step program!

Picture this: A robot and a human walk into a job interview. The robot, with its impeccable programming, flawlessly calculates complex algorithms and data in mere seconds. The human, on the other hand, shares experiences of teamwork, understanding, and genuine connections made over coffee chats and shared projects. By the end of the interview, it’s the human who receives the handshake and the job offer. 

Even in a world where technology is king, the real rulers are those with top-notch soft skills. These skills are your ticket to standing out in a crowded and diverse workforce. These are the skills that make you the rare “Unicorn” everyone seeks. 

William Vanderbloemen, a talent-spotting guru, has been on the hunt for these Unicorns throughout his career. He's interviewed over 30,000 candidates and identified a set of twelve teachable soft skills possessed by the rarest of them.

And that’s the great part with this Blink as your guide, these exceptional skills are within your grasp. You’ll unpack six of the twelve pivotal skills that will help you become one of those standout, magnetic individuals everyone admires. 

So the question now is, do you want to be a Unicorn? Your journey starts here.