Thinking of giving away my old Kindle — it’s a 10th gen Paperwhite with 8GB of storage. Still in great condition!

Bu juda scary …

Shall we discuss this?

2100 yilda siz nech yosh bo’lasiz? Farzandlaringizchi?

#DailyStoic #May #RightAction

I’ve decided to keep sharing a daily dose of Stoic wisdom 🙂

This month, we’re focusing on Right Action—doing the right thing with discipline and consistency. Hopefully, we’ll make it through the whole month this time!

By the way, tomorrow (May 1st, 2025) The IELTS ZONE team is coming to Tashkent State University of Economics!

The meeting with the students is scheduled to start at 1pm.

If you are a student or a teacher there, come and say hello!

By the way, I will be joined by two other band 9.0 holders from IELTS ZONE. Can anybody guess the other two speakers?

May 1st
MAKE CHARACTER YOUR LOUDEST STATEMENT

#DailyStoic #May #RightAction

"For philosophy doesn’t consist in outward display, but in taking heed to what is needed and being mindful of it."
— Musonius Rufus, Lectures, 16.75.15–16

The monk dresses in his robes. A priest puts on his collar. A banker wears an expensive suit and carries a briefcase. A Stoic has no uniform and resembles no stereotype. They are not identifiable by look or by sight or by sound.

The only way to recognize them? By their character.

May 2nd: BE THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE


#DailyStoic #May #RightAction

"First tell yourself what kind of person you want to be, then do what you have to do. For in nearly every pursuit we see this to be the case. Those in athletic pursuit first choose the sport they want, and then do that work."

— Epictetus, Discourses, 3.23.1–2a

An archer is highly unlikely to hit a target she did not aim for. The same goes for you, whatever your target. You are certain to miss the target if you don’t bother to draw back and fire. Our perceptions and principles guide us in the selection of what we want—but ultimately our actions determine whether we get there or not.
So yes, spend some time—real, uninterrupted time—thinking about what’s important to you, what your priorities are. Then, work toward that and forsake all the others. It’s not enough to wish and hope. One must act—and act right.

#Reading #DailyDose

Here’s another fresh one from The Economist. The author shares an interesting perspective on how alcohol might actually benefit society and the economy.

An article a day keeps your IELTS worries away. ©️

Agar Alienlarda BM TALKS podcasti bo’lganida :)

Show, not tell, what you know!
#DailyStoic #May #RightAction

"Those who receive the bare theories immediately want to spew them, as an upset stomach does its food... Show us the changes in your reasoned choices... as the craft of artisans show in what they’ve learned."
— Epictetus, Discourses, 3.21.1–3

#DailyStoic #May #RightAction

What's truly impressive?

"How much better is it to be known for doing well by many than for living extravagantly?"
— Musonius Rufus, Lectures, 19.91.26–28

IELTS ZONE yangi filialini ochdi!
Xalqlar Do‘stligi San’at Saroyi ro‘parasida joylashgan yangi filialimiz ochilishi munosabati bilan maxsus aksiya:

1 oy to‘lang — 2 oy o‘qing!
Ertadan boshlab, 1 oylik to‘lov evaziga 2 oy davomida ta’lim oling.

Aksiya faqat may oyi davomida yangi filialimizdagi kurslarga amal qiladi.

Yangi filiamiz qayerda joylashgan?

Ertadan dars boshlanadimi yoki faqat ochilish marosimi?

Nima deb o’ylaysizlar ertalab 8:00 da o’quvchilarni qabul qilishga tayyor bo’lamizmi?

Shu ishlarni boshida turgan shogirdim Asad bn suxbatimizdan bir parcha 😎

6. IELTS ZONE XALQLAR DO’STLIGI

📌Address: Furqat St. 15A, Xalqlar Do’stligi metro station

Another great piece from New Scientist. If I ever get back to teaching, I’ll definitely make these feature articles part of my students’ reading list.