Hello, everyone!

Conversations are the best way we can get ourselves heard - but doing it the right way can propel us to success! 🚀

NOTE TO READER

Follow the Good Future Method when you don’t know something: look up the word or phrase you don’t know, and then return to finish the source material!

Class Announcement 📚

Become a conversationalist with Teacher Erica!

Please join us in welcoming our newest ESL Teacher in the EZ English Club: Teacher Erica May Esguerra! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Erica May Esguerra, an experienced ESL instructor with over five years of teaching English to learners worldwide. Erica will be leading engaging 30-minute conversation classes daily, designed to help you improve fluency, build confidence, and enhance real-world communication skills.

Join her classes to practice speaking in a supportive environment where you can ask questions and receive personalized feedback!

• Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays at 9-9:30 p.m. PH time.

• Topic: English conversation classes

Teacher Focus

Success is not a goal, it’s a habit!⌛

Master the 7 habits for lasting success! 🏆

Join Teacher Joshua Infantado for his interactive class, "Mastering the 7 Habits: Your Blueprint for Lasting Success." In this engaging session, you'll discover:

✨ Proactive habits that empower you daily
✨ The importance of vision and clear life goals
✨ Time management strategies that actually work
✨ Win-Win thinking for stronger relationships
✨ Listening techniques that build trust
✨ Collaborative methods for better results
✨ Ways to continually renew and improve yourself

🎯 This class is perfect if you want to gain control over your time and priorities, build meaningful relationships at work and home, improve productivity, and cultivate lasting habits for personal growth.

Tips for a head start!

1. Reflect on your current habits: Consider which habits you already practice and which ones you find challenging. Identifying your strengths and weaknesses will help you tailor the information to your personal needs.

2. Think about your goals: Consider your personal and professional goals. Reflect on what you want to achieve and how better habits can get there.

3. Prepare questions: Write down any questions you have about your current habits. Asking questions during the lecture will clarify concepts and deepen your understanding.

4. Identify areas for application: Think about specific situations in your life where you want to be successful. Be as specific as you can be, so Teacher Joshua can help you with your particular situation.

Learner's Insights

Use the Power of Reflection to maximize your growth 🌱

Reflection isn’t just about being zen ☀️ If you become more intentional about it, this can change your career!

Reflection is a powerful tool for learning and personal development. Taking time to think about what you’ve learned, how you’ve felt, and what you can improve helps solidify knowledge and enhance skills. Here’s how to make reflection a regular part of your learning process:

💪 Harnessing the Power of Reflection

• Keep a Learning Journal: Dedicate a notebook or digital document to jot down key takeaways after classes, workshops, or meetings. Write about what resonated with you and how you can apply it.

• Set Aside Time for Reflection: Schedule regular intervals (weekly or monthly) to review your journal entries. Reflect on patterns, successes, and areas for growth.

• Ask Yourself Guiding Questions: Use prompts like “What did I learn today?” “What challenged me?” and “How can I apply this in the future?” to guide your reflections.

• Discuss with Peers: Share your reflections with classmates or colleagues. Engaging in discussions can provide new perspectives and deepen understanding.

💡 Tips for Effective Reflection

• Be Honest: Don’t shy away from acknowledging mistakes or areas where you struggled—this is where real growth happens.

• Celebrate Successes: Take time to recognize your achievements, no matter how small. This boosts motivation and reinforces positive behaviors.

• Create Actionable Steps: After reflecting, outline specific actions you can take based on your insights. This turns reflection into a practical tool for improvement.

👣 Next Steps

• Start a reflection journal today—write down your thoughts after each class or learning experience.

• Schedule a weekly reflection session to assess your progress and set goals for the upcoming week.

• Share your reflections with a friend or mentor to gain additional insights and support.

Freelancer Focus

Zero in on that perfect project 🎯with the right planning!

Get one step closer to your career goals with a project that defines your skill sets

As a freelancer working from home, it’s crucial to maintain momentum. If you want to take a step outside your comfort zone, why not try to start a project?

Let’s start planning a project with these steps:

1. Assess your current skillsets: A project is a great way to improve your portfolio, and it can help showcase your current skillsets. Think of the kinds of output you can pull off with your current skills - are there any you can turn into a project? Pro-tip: Consider upskilling! A project with a new skill is the perfect way to showcase you can do something new.

2. Break It Down: Divide the project into smaller tasks with specific deadlines throughout the month. For example, if you're writing a blog series, outline topics in week one, draft posts in weeks two and three, and finalize them in week four.

3. Schedule Time Blocks: Allocate dedicated time each week to work on this project without distractions. Use time management techniques like the Pomodoro method to maintain focus.

4. Grab a friend! Sometimes, projects are more fun when done with a friend. Do you have someone you trust with certain skills? Maybe you can do a combined output - your friend handles the web-dev, you handle the content. Or maybe, your friend does the content, you handle the social media posting.

5. Reflect on Progress: At the end of the month, review what you accomplished, what worked well, and what could be improved for next time.

This structured approach keeps you motivated and continuously adds value to your portfolio!

Do you have a friend you want to start a project with? Send them this newsletter!

Today’s Good Future Tip

Why settle for just asking AI? Turn it into a conversation assistant! 🤖💬

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Open Positions Available‼️

We have OPEN POSITIONS available!

Let’s reach your Good Future! APPLY NOW! 🏆

Our team is expanding! I’m always on the lookout for talent who can contribute in the following areas:

• 📷 Video Editors: Do you enjoy creating and editing clips? Join our team of highly-skilled editors!

• 📱 Social Media Managers: Do you know your way around social media platforms and mastering algorithms? You’re gonna have a lot of fun with us! 

• 🎒Teachers: Are you an ESL Teacher? We’d love to have you on board!

• 😁 Content Creators: Do you have an idea for a channel that can become a viral hit? Let’s talk about making it a part of the Good Future Network!

How can I apply?

Just join EZ English Club at Skool and send a message to me, Chris Madden.

Thank you for reading this week's newsletter! We appreciate your commitment to growth and look forward to seeing you thrive.

See you next week!

Sincerely,

- Chris Madden
Founder & Community Leader
Good Future LLC