Listen "#41 Benny Lewis on How Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is Like Learning Languages"
Episode Synopsis
Elizabeth interviews Benny about his experience climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and how it parallels learning a language.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeMentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and achieving a travel dreamGiving up on language learningThe compare and despair trapBeing okay with mistakesLetting go of other people’s judgementsFinding the silver liningHow focusing on the end goal blinds you to the day to day progressThe importance of asking questions and getting an outside perspectiveWhy you make sure you have good people behind youPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.
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