And one of my firmest conclusions is that we always think by seeking and drawing parallels to things we know from our past, and that we therefore communicate best when we exploit examples, analogies, and metaphors galore, when we avoid abstract generalities, when we use very down-to-earth, concrete, and simple language, and when we talk directly about our own experience.
Ask yourself the three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything. 1) Does this need to be said 2) __oes this need to be said by me? 3) Does this need to be said by me now?
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Ask yourself the three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything. 1) Does this need to be said 2) __oes this need to be said by me? 3) Does this need to be said by me now?
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