Clive tells his story of opening businesses in different countries, working as a chef on private jets and yachts, in a search for new experiences and human connection.Level:  Upper-intermediateAccent: North American (Canada)5 words and expressions in today's story:TO TALK YOURSELF / YOUR WAY INTO SOMETHING: To talk yourself into something" means convincing yourself to do it using persuasive words, like when someone persuades themselves to ride a roller coaster despite being scared. Clive explains it as "to talk your way into an opportunity," which is using convincing words or arguments to get someone to give you a chance or access to something,. For example, "He talked himself into a job interview by impressing the hiring manager with his skills" PINNACLE: the highest point or peak of something, often used to describe achieving success or excellence. For example, "Winning the championship was the pinnacle of his career" or "Reaching the summit of the mountain was the pinnacle of our hike."TO RIP APART: This means to completely dismantle and reconstruct something, often referring to buildings or structures. For instance, "They had to rip apart the old house and rebuild it due to extensive damage" or "He decided to rip apart the old engine and rebuild it from scratch."RELENTLESS: Relentless describes something that is continuous, persistent, or unyielding in its effort or pursuit. For example, "His relentless dedication to his studies paid off with excellent grades" or "The relentless rain continued for days."TO BELONG / TO LAY ROOTS SOMEWHERE:  To belong means feeling like you are a part of a particular group, place, or community where you fit in and are accepted. It's the sense of being connected or included. For instance, "Moving to a new city made it hard for him to feel like he belonged at first. "To lay roots somewhere means to establish a stable presence in a specific location. It involves making a place your home and investing time and effort in it to build connections and a sense of belonging. For example, "After years of traveling, John decided to lay roots in a small coastal town."Do you want to take your English to the next level and get the most of this episode? Do you want to see photos of Clive?CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE TRANSCRIPT, THE LEARNING MATERIALS AND MUCH MORE. If you like Into the Story, please share it with one friend who also needs help with their English. Thanks for being a part of this community!