From Silicon Dreams to True Success: Lukáš's Journey

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Silicon Dreams to True Success: Lukáš's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-01-31-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Na zimný večer v srdci Silicon Valley sa ulicami rýchlo šírilo mrazivé počasie.En: On a winter evening in the heart of Silicon Valley, the streets quickly filled with chilly weather.Sk: Mladý softvérový inžinier Lukáš, ktorý práve prišiel z Európy, kráčal rušnými ulicami s pohľadom plným nádeje.En: A young software engineer, Lukáš, who had just arrived from Europe, walked the bustling streets with a hopeful gaze.Sk: Pred ním sa týčili mrakodrapy tech spoločností, miest, kde sa rodí budúcnosť.En: Towering skyscrapers of tech companies, places where the future is born, stood before him.Sk: Lukáš mal sny o brilantnej kariére a prevratných aplikáciách.En: Lukáš had dreams of a brilliant career and groundbreaking applications.Sk: Vždy sa cítil trošku neistý, akoby mu pod nohami unikala zem.En: He always felt a bit uncertain, as if the ground was slipping away from beneath his feet.Sk: Jeho cieľ bol jasný – vytvoriť aplikáciu, ktorá by spravila prievan v technológickom svete.En: His goal was clear - to create an application that would make a splash in the tech world.Sk: Ale časom sa všetko zmenilo.En: But over time, everything changed.Sk: Pri pravidelnej prehliadke u lekára mu diagnostikovali vzácnu neurologickú poruchu.En: During a routine check-up, he was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.Sk: Správa zasiahla Lukáša ako blesk z jasného neba.En: The news hit Lukáš like a bolt from the blue.Sk: Porucha ohrozovala jeho kognitívne schopnosti, jeho schopnosť písať kód a dokončiť projekt.En: The disorder threatened his cognitive abilities, his ability to write code, and complete the project.Sk: Z druhej strany miestnosti sa ozval Miroslav, seniorský inžinier a mentorka Lukáša, priateľský s úsmevom.En: From the other side of the room, Miroslav, a senior engineer and Lukáš's mentor, called out in a friendly manner with a smile.Sk: "Lukáš, vieš, že tu sme vždy pre teba.En: "Lukáš, you know we're always here for you.Sk: Dokážeš niečo úžasné aj napriek prekážkam.En: You can achieve something amazing despite the obstacles."Sk: " Miroslavova podpora prinášala trošku útechy, ale tlak na Lukáša narastal.En: Miroslav's support brought some comfort, but the pressure on Lukáš was mounting.Sk: Klamal si, že zvládne pracovať ďalej.En: He lied to himself that he could continue working.Sk: Jedného rána mali prezentáciu pred investormi.En: One morning, they had a presentation in front of investors.Sk: Klára, mladá kolegyňa so zmyslom pre detail, bola pripravená podporiť Lukáša.En: Klára, a young colleague with an eye for detail, was ready to support Lukáš.Sk: V miestnosti plnej očakávania a napätia Lukáš začal prechádzať svojou prezentáciou.En: In a room filled with anticipation and tension, Lukáš began his presentation.Sk: Kľúčový moment bol priamo pred ním, ale jeho myslienky sa začali zahmlievať.En: The key moment was right in front of him, but his thoughts began to fog.Sk: Porucha sa náhle prejavila.En: The disorder suddenly manifested.Sk: Začal strácať sústredenie, slová sa strácali z úst.En: He started losing focus, and words slipped away from his mouth.Sk: Vtedy Klára zdvihla hlas.En: That's when Klára raised her voice.Sk: Pokojne a s prehľadom pokračovala tam, kde Lukáš...

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