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6 Nordic Habits That Cost $0 But Change Everything

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title, what kind of “habits that cost $0” do you imagine?
Which area would you most like to change: conversations, time habits, work-life balance, or daily routines?
What do you already associate with “Nordic habits” or “Nordic lifestyle”?

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6 Nordic Habits That Cost $0 But Change Everything

Habits 1–2: Slow down conversations + don’t rush in (00:00 – 06:35)

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1. What surprised the speaker about conversations with the retired couple?

They only talked about one topic all night.
They refused to speak English.
The conversation moved too fast to process.
They were silent and unfriendly.

2. In the Nordic style described, what is considered normal during conversation?

Long speeches without any pauses
Interrupting to keep things entertaining
Avoiding follow-up questions
Small pauses before responding

3. What is one suggested way to avoid rushing in late?

Wait to prepare until the last minute
Treat five minutes early as the new standard
Schedule activities with no gaps
Aim to arrive exactly at the starting moment

6 Nordic Habits That Cost $0 But Change Everything

Habits 3–4: Internal motivation + responsibility over complaining (06:35 – 11:21)

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1. How is appreciation often shown, instead of frequent praise?

People trust you with more responsibility.
People give gifts for small tasks.
People ignore your work completely.
People criticize your work to push you.

2. Why did the speaker keep making videos even with little feedback at first?

They wanted to win an award quickly.
They copied ideas that were already popular.
They were paid well from the beginning.
They had their own metrics and saw improvement over time.

3. What does the speaker do when there is no trash bin during a run?

They complain to strangers about the city.
They stop running and go home immediately.
They throw the trash on the road.
They carry the trash until they find a bin.

6 Nordic Habits That Cost $0 But Change Everything

Habits 5–6: Work to live + live with the natural cycle (11:21 – 16:06)

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1. What does “Work to live. Don’t live to work.” mean in the video?

Work should support your life, not take it over completely.
Work should take priority over family and hobbies.
Your identity should revolve around your job.
The best goal is always to become a CEO.

2. What is described as normal and often encouraged in Nordic countries?

Staying late to prove ambition
Long summer holidays
Never taking time off in July
Working every weekend

3. What does the speaker suggest about energy levels across seasons?

You should force the same energy all year.
You should match activities to the season’s energy.
Only winter routines matter.
Energy is identical in summer and winter.

6 Nordic Habits That Cost $0 But Change Everything

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1. What is the main purpose of the six habits in the video?

To explain how to move to a Nordic country
To make life feel simpler, calmer, and more balanced
To compare Nordic languages
To save money by buying fewer products

2. Which theme connects many of the habits?

Respecting time, attention, and limits
Speed and constant excitement are always best
Winning conversations and proving you are right
Depending on other people to solve your problems

3. Which habit is most directly about long-term motivation?

Not expecting constant emotional validation
Slowing the conversation down
Living with the natural cycle
Arriving a few minutes early

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

6 Nordic Habits That Cost $0 But Change Everything

Do you prefer fast conversations or slower conversations with pauses? Why?
In your culture, what does arriving “on time” usually mean? Would arriving 5 minutes early change anything?
When you do a project for a long time with little feedback, what helps you continue?
Which of the six habits would be hardest for you to adopt in your daily life, and what would you try first?