みなさんは、胃カメラをしたことがありますか。
わたしはあります。それは、地獄のような体験でした。

Have you ever had a gastroscopy?
I have. It was a hellish experience.

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#6 胃カメラ　Gastroscopy

Lettura dell'ottavo capitolo del libro "Il Piccolo Principe" di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

📖 IL PICCOLO PRINCIPE di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

🌖 CAPITOLO 8

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🎧 Are You… the Carrot?What does it mean when someone in Korea asks, “Are you the carrot?”In this episode, we dive into the rise of Korea’s most popular secondhand platform—**Danggeun Market**.From local trades to community features, this app is changing how people buy, sell, and even meet their neighbors.


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私(わたし)がスタバで泣(な)いた理由(りゆう)
The reason why I cried at the Starbucks.
내가 스타벅스에서 운 이유.

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【Japanese Podcast#25】私(わたし)がスタバで泣(な)いた理由(りゆう)｜The reason why I cried at the Starbucks.

花儿咳嗽了一阵。
The flower coughed.
但并不是由于感冒。
But it was not because she had a cold.
她终于对他说道：“我方才真蠢。请你原谅我。希望你能幸福。”
"I have been silly," she said to him, at last. "I ask your forgiveness. Try to be happy... "
花儿对他毫不抱怨，他感到很惊讶。
He was surprised by this absence of reproaches.
他举着罩子，不知所措地伫立在那里。
He stood there all bewildered, the glass globe held arrested in midair.
他不明白她为什么会这样温柔恬静。
He did not understand this quiet sweetness.
“的确，我爱你。”花儿对他说道。
"Of course I love you," the flower said to him.
但由于我的过错，你一点也没有理会。
It is my fault that you have not known it all the while.
这丝毫不重要。
That is of no importance.
不过，你也和我一样的蠢。
But you–you have been just as foolish as I.
希望你今后能幸福。
Try to be happy.
把罩子放在一边吧，我用不着它了。

let the glass globe be. I don't want it any more.
要是风来了怎么办？
But the wind... ?
我的感冒并不那么重…夜晚的凉风对我倒有好处。
My cold is not so bad as all that...the cool night air will do me good.
我是一朵花。
I am a flower.
要是有虫子野兽呢？
But the animals?
我要是想认识蝴蝶，经不起两三只尺蠖是不行的。
Well, I must endure the presence of two or three caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.
据说这是很美的。
It seems that they are very beautiful.
如果不是蝴蝶,毛虫——不然还有谁来看我呢？
And if not the butterflies– and the caterpillars–who will call upon me?
你就要到远处去了。至于说大动物，我并不怕，我有爪子。
You will be far away...as for the large animals–I am not at all afraid of any of them. I have my claws.
于是，她天真地显露出她那四根刺，
And, navely, she showed her four thorns.
随后又说道：“别这么磨蹭了。真烦人！你既然决定离开这儿，那么，快走吧！”
Then she added: "Don't linger like this. You have decided to go away. Now go!"
她是怕小王子看见她在哭。她是一朵非常骄傲的花…
For she did not want him to see her crying. She was such a proud flower...

小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第22章：骄傲的花

The Work from Home, Remote Working, and Telecommuting Handbook: Updated Edition (section) - Written and Narrated by JR Public Speaking

A huge number of workers today must work remotely to survive in today's economy...are you ready? 

The Work from Home, Remote Working, and Telecommuting Handbook is a compact and definitive guide to working from home, remote work, and telecommuting in the 2020 decade and beyond. Today, an unprecedented number of workers have suddenly been tasked with working from off-site and home locations. But working from home or telecommuting is not just an issue of taking a laptop and working from home. 

Learn about the techniques, benefits, and pitfalls that employees, freelancers, "solo-preneurs", and digital nomads need to know before viably undertaking remote work, including:

* The trends in remote work today, and projections for the future
* How to select and equip a remote work space
* Hardware and furniture required to work away from the office
* Software applications designed to support and manage productivity when working at home or away from the office
* Psychological benefits - and pitfalls - related to working away from an office environment
* A practical handbook, with a useful chapter of online and remote working resources at your fingertips

Created by award-winning multimedia and content producer and speaking coach Jason Rosette, aka JR Public Speaking, who has been working remotely for more than 15 years. The Work from Home, Remote Working, and Telecommuting Handbook is a must-have guide for any remote worker or telecommuter to add to their arsenal of knowledge in today's uncertain and distributed working environment.

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When on holiday, you may wish to find out how to get to a place of interest, or to a museum, and this episode goes into some of the vocab you may need to get there. 

English in 60 Seconds

Getting to a restaurant from the hotel - asking for recommendations and directions

Micromanagement, often seen as a hindrance to employee development, can paradoxically create opportunities for upskilling. By recognizing the root causes of micromanagement and implementing targeted upskilling initiatives, HR departments can transform this challenge into a strategic advantage.

Micromanagement frequently stems from a manager's lack of trust in their employees' abilities or a fear of failure. By offering upskilling programs that enhance employees' competencies, HR can address these underlying issues. Skills training in areas such as project management, problem-solving, and decision-making can empower employees to take ownership of their work and reduce the need for constant supervision.

Furthermore, micromanagement can create a culture of dependency. Upskilling initiatives can foster a growth mindset and encourage employees to seek out new challenges. By providing employees with the tools and knowledge to advance their careers, HR can create a more self-sufficient and engaged workforce.

To effectively address micromanagement through upskilling, HR should conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps within the organization. Tailored training programs can then be developed to address these deficiencies. Additionally, mentoring and coaching opportunities can be provided to support employees as they develop new skills.

By proactively addressing micromanagement through upskilling, HR can create a more positive and productive work environment, improve employee retention, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the organization.

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"Rest at the end and not in the middle."-- Kobe Bryant
If you have goals, there is no holiday and no rest, you must know how to pay the price of success.