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But far too many people practice what I call "pre-ramble". They provide too much detail. And they take way too long introducing what they want to say. In the process, they lose the listener��or don't even grab them in the first place.
3. Less is More
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On the other hand,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], people who make their point quickly and effectively are easy to listen to. They use fewer words and have more power. By holding your attention and getting to the point, they're more effective communicators.
What we need to do is edit what we say as well as edit what we write. Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn said, ��Everything you add to the truth subtracts from the truth.�� Let us speak less and SAY more.
Action Point
Ask some of your friends for their honest feedback. Ask them if you talk too much,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], too long or take too much time to get to the point.
Of course you have. We all have.
Have you ever tried to listen to someone but found yourself becoming impatient because they were rambling? Ever checked out of a meeting because the speaker was droning on with too much intro,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], explanation or background?
People listen much faster than you speak. Unless you're really holding someone's attention,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the tendency is for their thoughts to wander to other things. Here's three things to keep in mind to help you become more succinct:
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1. The Bottom Line
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They lose their ability to influence. Sometimes they even lose their friends.
2. Stop the Pre-Ramble
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Unfortunately, most people who use ten words when two will do are blind to the fact they're losing their listeners. They have no idea how much they detract from the power of their presentation by being verbose. They lose their audience.
Better to just say what you have to say than spend too long setting up what you have to say. Be brief. Instead of saying, "I'd like to tell you a story,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych],[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," just tell it.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not advocating being so curt that we're rude or lose our style. We need sufficient detail to do the job��just not TOO much. Be considerate enough of your audience to convey your message in a way that it can be heard.
Really listen to what they have to say. If they say you practice any of the above traits,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], get to work on becoming more succinct. Speak less and say more.
It's up to us to deliver our messages in a succinct,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], interesting and compelling fashion. We have to GET attention,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], HOLD attention and make our request or our point QUICKLY. We have to get to the bottom line.

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