Brain Coach Jim Kwik Reacts to Billionaires' Daily Routines Flashcards

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Jump-start

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verb
To start/improve something quickly by giving it some help
* The government is trying to jump-start the economy through tourism.
* I know how we can jump-start this campaign.

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Find something odd

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phrasal verb
To think that something is strange / unusual
* I find it odd that he never got back to me.
* I found what he said to be very odd.

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Suggestible

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adjective
Easily influenced by things
* We are all very suggestible in the morning.
* Advertising has proven that most people are very suggestible.

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Rewire one’s brain

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verbal phrase
To change one’s pattern of behavior / thinking
* You can rewire your brain through meditation.
* He tried to rewire his brain by breaking up his routine.

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Determine

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verb
To control / influence something directly
* Your salary will determine your lifestyle.
* Staff’s happiness will determine their performance.

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“I’m not a big …”

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phrase
Used to say that you are not interested in something
* I’m not a big fan of Chinese food.
* She’s not a big wine drinker unfortunately.

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Geeky

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adjective
Boring and not fashionable (often technical information)
* I don’t want to get too geeky, but let me explain how this works in detail.
* She has many geeky hobbies.

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Have someone do something

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verbal phrase
To ask / tell someone to do something
* I will have my secretary contact you first thing in the morning.
* She had her team complete the task in time.

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Dusk

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noun
The time just before sunset
* I worked from dusk till dawn on this task.
* She likes to have a cocktail at dusk.

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“I am someone who …”

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phrase
I am the kind of person who likes to do a certain thing
* I am someone who doesn’t like it when people are late.
* I am someone who usually gets up early in the morning.

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Rigid

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adjective
Not able to be changed
* He has a very rigid routine and schedule.
* I think your approach is too rigid.

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Prosperity

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noun
Being successful and having lots of money
* Hard work is the key to prosperity.
* Prosperity is his priority.

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Monumental

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adjective
Very big
* We just completed a monumental project.
* They have made some monumental changes to their company.

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Something resonates with someone

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phrasal verb
To appeal to someone in a personal / emotional way
* That movie really resonates with me.
* What she said has always resonated with me.

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