Step 5
We should use a clear structure to make our ideas easier to understand, clearer, and more interesting than they would be without it.
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Most of our communication happens on the spot, like answering questions or casual chats, but we often lack training for it. By using the "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" method, we can all feel more comfortable and confident during these spontaneous conversations.
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Make it easy for people to take notes
What we present should correspond to what we want an attentive listener to take down in his notebook.
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Play the "one syllable" game
The concept is simple: Try to communicate business ideas using words of only one syllable.
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