Episode 35 12/5/2022

"The Biggest Wastes Of Time We Regret When We Get Older"

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#massive M-A-S-S-I-V-E

very large, heavy and solid; extremely large or serious

1. These farmers grow crops on a massive scale.
2. Fixing systematic time wasters will free up a massive amount of time and energy.

#timid T-I-M-I-D

shy and nervous; not brave

1. Deer are naturally timid creatures.
2. Being a quiet, timid person, I simply nodded, walked back to my desk and stared at that spreadsheet for like an hour, hoping to make some sense of it

#maintain M-A-I-N-TA-I-N

to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.

1. The two countries have always maintained close relations.
2. Relationships require maintenance, but there's a difference between maintaining a good relationship and trying to force a bad one that doesn't make much sense to begin with.

#prolong P-R-O-L-O-N-G

to make something last longer

1. The operation could prolong his life by two or three years.
2. Trying to make unsuitable relationships work could cloud your judgment, prolong your unhappiness and distract you from things that matter to you most.

#dwell D-W-E-L-L

to live somewhere/ dwell on: to think or talk a lot about something, especially something it would be better to forget

1. He dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside.
2. Dwelling on your mistakes wastes your time, diminishes your confidence, and keeps you from getting on with your life.