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You cannot become a native speaker. A native speaker is a person who grew up speaking the language as a child/learned the language as a first language. You can't go back in time to become a child and change the language that you spoke as a child. Therefore it's not possible to become a native speaker. However, anyone at any age can become fluent in English and learn to speak just like a native speaker.✅ But honestly, for most of you, "speak like a native speaker" is probably not a good goal. There are two reasons: 1. Many of you are never going to achieve that level of English because you have other things in your life that are more important. So when you choose "speak like a native speaker" as a goal, you are setting a goal that you are never going to achieve, and you are always going to feel bad about your English. For those of you who know that you cannot spend 10+ hours a week learning English, it's better to set smaller weekly, monthly, and yearly goals that you can actually achieve. That way you will actually achieve your goals, and you will enjoy learning more. 2. Native speakers make lots of grammar mistakes, and their pronunciation is often lazy and difficult to understand. In my opinion, it is a lot more impressive when people speak clearly and use good grammar. However, if your goal is to speak like a native speaker, that's completely fine. Go ahead and do that. For some people, that goal makes sense. However, saying that you want to "become a native speaker" is like saying that you want to be born again. By definition, it's not possible. Credit to Teacher Mike English

7 Lessons from the book "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living": Time-Tested Methods for Conquering Worry by Dale Carnegie: 1. Focus on the Present Moment: Worry often dwells on the past or future. The book emphasizes focusing your energy on the present moment, where you have the most control. 2. Get the Facts: Break Down Problems into Actionable Steps: Facing a problem head-on can alleviate anxiety. Analyze the situation rationally and gather the facts. Break down larger problems into smaller, actionable steps, making them feel less overwhelming. 3. The "Law of Averages": Lessen Anxiety by Considering Probability: Don't let worst-case scenarios paralyze you. Carnegie encourages considering the Law of Averages. Ask yourself how likely something you worry about is actually going to happen. Often, the odds are in your favor. 4. Accept the Inevitable and Focus on What You Can Control: Some things are simply beyond your control. The book emphasizes accepting these situations and focusing your energy on what you can influence. This reduces stress and empowers you to take action in areas where it matters. 5. Cooperate with the Inevitable: Sometimes the most effective approach is to accept the inevitable and make the best of the situation. Resisting the unchangeable only creates more worry. 6. Crowd Out Your Worries: Fill Your Life with Meaningful Activities: Worry thrives in idleness. The book advises filling your life with activities that bring you joy and purpose. This positive engagement leaves less space for worry to take hold. 7. Develop a "Stop-Loss" Order on Your Worries: Don't allow worry to consume you endlessly. Set a time limit for worrying, and then consciously redirect your thoughts towards more productive activities. BOOK: https://amzn.to/4f2oBik