📙 Part 2: Describe a risk you've taken, which had a positive result
Rory stayed in Russia during the pandemic, a huge risk! While others fled, he decided to "stay the course." Was it worth it? Listen to find out how this gamble led to a new business and a new life.
This episode's vocabulary
To stay the course (phrase) - to continue doing something until it is finished or until you achieve something you have planned to do.
To contract (verb) - to catch or become ill with a disease.
To keep the lights on (phrase) - to make sure that a business, system, etc. continues to operate, even if it does not make much progress.
Mixed bag (noun) - a diverse assortment of things or people.
Appallingly (adv.) - to a horrifying or shocking degree.
To get back on track (phrase) - to return to the right path, or the right direction.
To call it quits (phrase) - to decide to abandon an activity or venture.
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