What Matters Most to You?

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Life’s essentials

Updated: 2025.09.15

3 min read · Intermediate

What Matters Most to You?

당신에게 가장 중요한 것은?

Articles

Now Is Probably a Good Time to Define Your Values

Videos

The Simple Secret of Being Happier | Tia Graham | TEDxManitouSprings Who Am I?

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

What do you think matters most in your own life right now? Has this changed over time?

지금 여러분의 삶에서 가장 중요한 것은 무엇이라고 생각하시나요? 시간이 지나면서 이것이 달라진 적이 있나요?

How do you usually spend time with the people you care about?

소중한 사람들과는 보통 어떻게 시간을 보내시나요?

What activities give you the most meaning or joy in your life?

어떤 활동이 여러분의 삶에 가장 큰 의미나 기쁨을 주나요?

Have you ever said “no” to something because it didn’t align with your values? What happened?

여러분의 가치관과 맞지 않아서 어떤 일에 “아니오”라고 말한 적이 있으신가요? 그때 어떤 일이 있었나요?

Do you think people today are too focused on achievements and possessions? Why?

오늘날 사람들이 성취나 소유에 지나치게 집착한다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

How do you remind yourself of your deepest priorities when life gets busy or stressful?

삶이 바쁘거나 스트레스가 많을 때, 어떻게 가장 중요한 우선순위를 떠올리며 지내시나요?

Do you find it difficult to balance responsibilities, ambitions, and relationships? How do you manage this?

책임, 야망, 그리고 인간관계의 균형을 잡는 것이 어렵다고 느끼시나요? 그렇다면 이를 어떻게 관리하시나요?

Q10

Have you ever felt pressured by society to pursue something that didn’t really matter to you? How did you respond?

사회적 압력 때문에 사실은 자신에게 중요하지 않은 무언가를 추구해야 한다는 압박을 느껴본 적이 있으신가요? 그때 어떻게 대응하셨나요?

Q11

The article says there is no universal answer to what matters most. Do you agree? Or do you think some values are universal for everyone?

이 글은 ‘무엇이 가장 중요한가’에 대해 보편적인 답은 없다고 말합니다. 이에 동의하시나요? 아니면 어떤 가치들은 누구에게나 보편적이라고 생각하시나요?

Q12

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

possessions

things that someone owns; belongings

Example

He packed all his possessions into two suitcases.

Example

The refugees fled their homes with only a few possessions.

authentic

real, genuine, not fake

Example

This restaurant serves authentic Italian food.

Example

The document was proven to be authentic.

resonates

to produce a deep sound that continues; to have a strong emotional effect

Example

The singer’s voice resonates throughout the concert hall.

Example

Her story resonates with many people who have faced similar struggles.

resilience

the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenges

Example

Children often show great resilience after facing hardships.

Example

The company demonstrated resilience during the economic crisis.

amid

in the middle of; surrounded by

Example

She remained calm amid the chaos.

Example

The speech was given amid loud applause.

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