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Good Point
The only Powerpoint advice you need, from Seth Godin, reproduced in part here, in case a meteor hits his server and this gem is lost forever: Communication is about getting others to adopt your point of view, to help them … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Aesthetics, Business, Creativity, Marketing, Persuasion, Quotes, Relationships, Seth Godin
Tagged Powerpoint, Presentation, Sales, Seth Godin, Speech
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How to Talk to Anyone And Not Be Boring
A lot of smart, hardworking, observant, and otherwise interesting people are conversationally awkward. Even though they do and read about lots of interesting stuff, they never seem to have much to talk about. Which is weird because these are some … Continue reading
Don’t Work. Be Hated. Love Someone.
A commencement speech full of contrarian advice, some of it totally wrong, but definitely worth reading and thinking about: You’ve probably been told the big lie that “Learning is a lifelong processâ€and that therefore you will continue studying and taking … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Choice, Food For Thought, Quotes
Tagged Goal, Graduation, Life, Plans, Speech
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The Joy of Swearing
It’s not necessary. As if that should stop one from doing it. It’s not necessary to have colored socks. Things not being necessary is what makes life interesting. Little extras in life. Stephen Fry Great thoughts from Stephen Fry on … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Food For Thought, Inspiration, Quotes, Style
Tagged Expression, Language, Speech, Stephen Fry, Swearing
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How To Tell A Story People Can’t Turn Away From
Great video from Ira Glass about how to turn even the most mundane story into something compelling:
Posted in Food For Thought, Inspiration, Quotes, Style
Tagged Communication, Compelling, Ira Glass, Speech, Story Telling, Writing
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