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Speaking With Conviction

When we use words and phrases like:

  • ‘I Think..’
  • ‘This is just a suggestion/idea, but..’
  • ‘Like, you know..’...

... we end up downplaying our own ideas. We need to be more assertive and speak with conviction.

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