In spoken German native speakers frequently make use of modal particles. Modal particles express what the speaker thinks of what he is talking about. They are words like ja, doch, wohl, aber auch, schon. It is difficult to understand these words as there is not one translation for them but many. The meaning of a […]
German Plusquamperfekt – Past Perfect Tense
The plusquamperfekt (past perfect) is used when you are describing an action that has been completed in the past or has taken place before a certain point in the past. When to use Plusquamperfekt? The plusquamperfekt (past perfect) is used when you are describing an action that has been completed in the past or has […]
How to use “doch” – Meaning Explanation
The Meaning Of the Word ‘Doch’ Doch is a word many German learners are struggling with, it has not one but countless translations. Its meaning depends highly on the context the word is used in. In general it is used as a positive assertion. As the word is used quite frequently by native speakers, it […]
Shad Helmstetter – What To Say When You Talk To Yourself Review
What To Say When You Talk To Yourself by Shad Helmstetter, PhD. is a book that inspired me to work on my self-programming and my beliefs. After I bought the book I set it away for months, before I actually read through it. I wish I would have read it earlier, because once I read […]
Why Perfectionism Is Never Perfect
“If you’re not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late.” – Reid Hoffmann, Co-Founder of LinkedIn Perfectionism is an expectation many of us have towards ourself. It is however not only an unrealistic expectation, but it will also hold you back. Perfectionism paralyses instead of driving progress Perfectionists tend to overanalyse […]
Do Not Aim To Achieve Goals, Aim For Progress Towards Them.
Everyone of us has goals in life. It might be living more healthy, starting a business, becoming an author or winning a competition. It’s important to have these goals and to have a vision of what you want to achieve. This gives you the energy you need to actually achieve something. Keep on dreaming. Still […]