Atomic Habits _ Chapter 20

Book Discussion Class (Teacher: Marie Claire) : https://englishbookclub.tistory.com/5

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Here is a list of advanced vocabulary from Chapter 20 of Atomic Habits.

first incision / internalized / complacency / deed / corresponding player / sacred / in s rut /mitigating / impermanent 

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First incision (/in-ˈSIH-zhuhn/) - 첫 번째 절개
What happens when the first incision is made in a surgery?
How do you feel about making the first incision in something new?
Why is the first incision important in any process or project?

 

Internalized (/in-ˈTUR-nuh-lahzd/) - 내면화된
Have you ever internalized something without realizing it?
What does it mean when something becomes internalized in your mind?
How can internalized beliefs affect your behavior?

 

Complacency (/kəm-ˈPLAY-suhn-see/) - 자기만족
Have you ever felt complacency in a situation?
What are the dangers of complacency in your work or personal life?
How can you avoid complacency when things are going well?

 

Deed (/DEED/) - 행위
What’s the most meaningful deed you’ve done recently?
How does doing a good deed make you feel?
Why is it important to remember the good deeds of others?

 

Corresponding player (/kor-ih-ˈSPOND-ing ˈPLAY-er/) - 해당 선수
Who is the corresponding player for a specific position in a sport?
How do you think a corresponding player impacts the game?
What role does the corresponding player play in a team’s success?

 

Sacred (/ˈSAY-krəd/) - 신성한
What makes something sacred to you?
How do you show respect for sacred traditions or places?
Why is it important to treat certain things as sacred in our lives?

 

In a rut (/in ə ˈRUT/) - 정체 상태에 빠진
Have you ever felt like you’re in a rut?
What causes people to get stuck in a rut?
How can you break out of a rut when you feel stuck?

 

Mitigating (/ˈMIT-ih-ˌGAY-ting/) - 완화하는
What are some ways to mitigate stress in your life?
How can mitigating factors help in a difficult situation?
Why is it important to focus on mitigating risks?

Impermanent (/im-ˈPUR-mə-nənt/) - 일시적인
How do you handle impermanent things in your life?
Why is it comforting to remember that everything is impermanent?
What’s something impermanent you’ve experienced recently?

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A story using the words above

The first incision cut through rust.
He cobbled the machine back in a haphazard way, trying to fix the stagnant air.
The malnourished worker watched, stuck in a rut, trapped by complacency.
The deed was small, but the corresponding player upstairs smiled.
It wasn’t sacred, or lasting—just impermanent.
Still, it was mitigating the silence.
And something deep was finally internalized.