Three Tendencies Of New Communicators

Episode 006: "Three Tendencies Of New Communicators"

Imitate
New speakers naturally imitate communicators they admire (e.g., Brene Brown, Tony Robbins).
Recommendation: Study admired speakers, note what resonates, and lean into imitation to find your style.
Sam imitated his pastor early on, mirroring tone and illustrations, until finding his own voice.

Agonize
New speakers often overthink and replay mistakes (e.g., forgetting points, tripping).
Reframe speaking as an ongoing process, not a defining event, to reduce agony.
Audiences don’t dwell on your errors as much as you do—they’re distracted by their own concerns.

Over Prepare
Beginners tend to over-prepare, scripting every detail and spending excessive time.
Adopt the "Getmo" principle (Good Enough to Move On) to avoid diminishing returns.
Set artificial deadlines to limit preparation and focus on what’s next, like a professional.

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