Learn English While Tackling Toxic Productivity Ep 786

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Last summer, something monumental happened. One of Uncuffed's founding producers, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode we’ll bring you back to that emotional day last summer when he walked out of the San Quentin gates, free at last. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed…

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Did you know that most English conversations use just 500 common English words? If you focus on these words you will see a huge improvement in your English fluency! check out our Most Common 500 English Words Course: https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/500-most-common-words-course/

So what if working harder on your English isn’t the answer? Maybe the secret lies in working less and listening more. By the end of this lesson, you will know how to spot the signs of toxic productivity in your own life.

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX

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"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX

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Learn English While Tackling Toxic Productivity Ep 786 14:27

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