You Were Let Go Because You Were Too Good
The School of Life • 2026-05-27T13:00:10Z • 4:54:00 • intermediate • Business
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Have you ever felt like your kindness was a burden? In this thought-provoking video, we explore the paradox of being 'too good' and how it can impact our relationships.
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sentimental
/ˌsɛntəˈmɛntl/
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Excessively emotional or nostalgic, often in a way that is considered superficial.
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The movie was criticized for being too sentimental, relying on clichés to evoke tears.
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ruminations
/ˌruːməˈneɪʃənz/
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The act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something.
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Her ruminations on the meaning of life often kept her awake at night.
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peculiar
/pɪˈkjuːljər/
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Strange or unusual; not typical.
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He had a peculiar habit of talking to himself while he worked.
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appetite
/ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/
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A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food; also used metaphorically for desires or cravings.
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After a long day of hiking, I had a huge appetite for dinner.
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cloying
/ˈklɔɪɪŋ/
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Excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental to the point of being unpleasant.
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The dessert was so cloying that I could only eat a few bites before feeling sick.
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bromide
/ˈbroʊmaɪd/
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A platitude or trite saying, often used to soothe or placate.
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His speech was filled with bromides that failed to address the real issues at hand.
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