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I hated every day I woke up…

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Warm-up Questions

What does the title “I hated every day I woke up…” make you expect the video will be about?
Have you ever had to do something every day that you didn’t enjoy? What was it?
What do you think could make someone start hating an activity they used to love?

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I hated every day I woke up…

Burnout and wanting to quit (00:00 – 02:40)

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1. Why did skating start to feel negative for the speaker as a teenager?

It felt like a responsibility or a burden with little personal choice
They were bored because practice was too easy
They wanted to switch to a different sport immediately
They didn’t like the music used in training

2. What happened when COVID hit, according to the speaker?

They announced their retirement the same day
They started skating more often than before
They had their first day off and realized how tired they were
They moved to Italy to train

3. After quitting, what personal rule did the speaker make for the future?

Never take breaks again
Only train in one country
Not compromise so much of themselves for something they didn’t want
Stop doing any kind of sport

I hated every day I woke up…

Time off, new perspective, and returning to the rink (02:40 – 05:25)

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1. What does the speaker say is needed to gain new perspective?

To experience new things
To never change routines
To avoid being alone
To train longer hours

2. Why was going back to the rink difficult for the speaker?

They were low-key a little bit traumatized
They thought the rink was too far away
They didn’t have any skates
They had forgotten how to skate

3. What did the speaker do to restart coaching support?

They called a coach and tried to convince him to coach them again
They asked a best friend to coach them
They avoided contacting anyone and trained alone
They signed up for college lessons instead

I hated every day I woke up…

Skating with autonomy and a new mindset (05:25 – 08:02)

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1. What is a major difference in the speaker’s skating life now?

They control their schedule and can adjust how much they skate
They are not allowed to choose music or program ideas
They must follow a strict schedule created by someone else
They no longer skate at all

2. How does the speaker feel about mistakes now?

They avoid situations where mistakes are possible
They still cry after every mistake
They believe mistakes are beautiful and don’t really mind messing up
They think mistakes prove a person should quit

3. What does the speaker say about their younger self near the end?

They would not tell their younger self anything because she will figure it out
They would tell their younger self to ignore inspiration
They would tell their younger self to never change anything in life
They would tell their younger self to quit earlier

I hated every day I woke up…

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1. What is one main message of the video?

Quitting is always a mistake
Success only comes from never taking breaks
You should always do what others decide for you
Taking time off and trying new things can help you understand yourself

2. Why does the speaker describe quitting as helpful?

It made them instantly famous online
It helped them protect their peace and stop constant stress and tiredness
It made them forget skating skills permanently
It guaranteed they would never face fear again

3. How does the speaker’s attitude toward challenge change by the end?

They move from avoiding difficulty to enjoying struggle and willpower
They move from wanting autonomy to wanting strict control from others
They move from being confident to feeling hopeless
They move from loving the rink to hating all sports

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

I hated every day I woke up…

What are some signs that an activity has become a “burden” instead of something you choose freely?
Do you agree with the speaker that “taking breaks” and “shifting and doing something different” can be equally important? Why?
How can people “protect their peace” while still working hard toward goals?
The speaker says “mistakes are beautiful.” In what situations is that true, and when is it harder to believe?