#02 Benny Lewis on Ignoring Destiny and Embracing "Failure"

Meet Benny Lewis, the creator of Fluent in 3 Months and the
Language Hacking Method. In this episode, Benny shares how he got
started in languages, why “fluent” in 3 months, and he offers
some universal language hacks.


Mentioned in this Episode


Fluent in 3 Months Blog

Benny’s Language Missions

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge

Innovative Products

Speak in a Week

Benny on Twitter

Fi3M on Twitter

Benny on Facebook

Fi3M on Facebook

Benny on Instagram

Fi3M on Instagram

Benny on YouTube

Fi3M on Youtube



Episode Overview


What does “fluent” mean to Benny?

What are Benny’s goals for a 3-month mission?

How many languages does Benny Lewis speak?

Benny’s take on the evolution of the Fi3M challenge.

What is “language hacking”?

What are some universal language hacks?

Advice on “not having time” to learn a language



Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy


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