Beautiful World

The way we see things is the way it is. In other words, if we envisage something as beautiful then it really is in our mind. To appreciate life, and everything it has to offer open your mind up to a beautiful world.

Communication is the key to our success. Each of us is able to negotiate on any scale with ourselves. Once we are able to manipulate of mindset, then the world is our oyster. You see, like learning English where studies and practice are essential for improvement, our mind is often underestimated as the instrument that either makes or breaks us.

Another way to look at it, is how much are you prepared to invest into your wellbeing? Afterall, we as individuals determine our future. We need to see the beauty around us to appreciate its real value. And this is interesting because when we see the bigger picture then we are able to work around it to get the job done. Knowledge is key!

Knowledge gives you leverage over life instead of life having leverage over you.

A few ways it really matters:

• Better decisions. Knowledge helps you see consequences before they hit you. Less guessing, fewer regrets.

• Freedom. When you understand how things work—money, health, people, systems—you’re harder to manipulate.

• Confidence. Not loud confidence, but quiet “I know what I’m doing” energy.

• Adaptability. Life changes fast. Knowledge lets you pivot instead of panic.

• Opportunity. Most doors don’t open by luck; they open because you recognize them when they appear.

  
  

And maybe the most underrated part: knowledge turns problems into puzzles instead of disasters.

Take care!

Prof. Carl Boniface

Moral of the story. "The more you invest into life, then the more you get out!"

📘 Vocabulary

Match the words from the text with their meanings, or discuss them in context.

1. Envisage – to imagine or picture something in your mind

2. Appreciate – to understand the value or importance of something

3. Mindset – the way a person thinks or approaches life

4. Instrument – something used as a tool to achieve a result

5. Wellbeing – a state of being healthy, happy, and comfortable

6. Bigger picture – the overall view of a situation, not just the details

7. Leverage – power or advantage that helps you achieve something

8. Consequences – results or effects of an action

9. Manipulate – to control or influence something unfairly or skillfully

10. Adaptability – the ability to change and adjust to new situations

11. Pivot – to change direction or strategy

12. Opportunity – a chance to do or achieve something

13. Underestimated – thought to be less important or powerful than it really is

    
    

👉 Extension activity:Ask students to choose three words and write their own sentence related to life, learning, or personal growth.

🧠 Comprehension

A. Multiple Choice

1. According to the text, how does the author describe beauty?a) It exists only in natureb) It depends on how we see thingsc) It is the same for everyone

2. Why does the author compare mindset to learning English?a) Both are difficultb) Both require talentc) Both need study and practice

3. What does “the world is our oyster” mean in the text?a) Life is unfairb) We have many opportunitiesc) We must travel the world

4. Knowledge gives us leverage because it helps us to:a) Avoid responsibilityb) Control other peoplec) Make better decisions and adapt

   
   

B. Short Answer Questions

1. Why is communication described as key to success?

2. How does knowledge help reduce regret?

3. What does the author mean by “seeing the bigger picture”?

4. Why is adaptability important in life?

   
   

C. Personal Reflection (Discussion or Writing)

Choose one question and answer in 3–5 sentences:

1. Do you agree that “the way we see things is the way it is”? Why or why not?

2. How can investing in knowledge improve your future?

3. Describe a situation where knowledge helped turn a problem into a solution.

   
   

✨ Moral of the Text

“The more you invest into life, then the more you get out.”

Explain this sentence in your own words.