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The sticking point tends to be something I call the adjacency fallacy: the idea that the roles that suit your personality and soft-skill strengths are likely to be socially adjacent to the one you are leaving behind.
The Adjacency Fallacy
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"One of Rick's favorite phrases is 'metaphor deficient.' If people write things that are metaphor deficient, even he can't help them." – CHRIS ROCK
Another common speaking trick is to hum the first part of the “Happy Birthday” song and then speak in your normal voice right after. You’ll notice your posthumming voice is strangely smooth and perfect. The effect won’t last, but it gives you a target voice that you know you can get to with practice. Posture is also important for good speech. If you don’t sit up straight or stand straight, your vocal equipment will be pinched, and it will sound that way even if you don’t notice it yourself. When you’re trying to convey a fake sense of confidence—which is often handy—you need to tell yourself you’re acting. Simply speak the way you imagine a confident person would speak and you’ll nail it on the first try.
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
Scott Adams
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