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You can also take more explicit measures to prevent yourself from automatically adopting conventional opinions. The most general is to cultivate an attitude of skepticism. When you hear someone say something, stop and ask yourself "Is that true?"
How to Think for Yourself
paulgraham.com
Let’s say you’re selling a product about how to speak Spanish. You notice people complain that a popular product doesn’t teach you conversational Spanish. Instead, it sounds like you’re learning straight out of a classroom. Here’s how you can use that feedback. Clue yourself in on what to include in your own product. Emphasize how your product uses conversational Spanish. Use that angle in your headline, “How To Learn Conversational Spanish In As Little As Two Weeks!”
Copywriting Secrets
Jim Edwards
An Earthlike organ keyboard sits in the center of my area, oriented such that the operator faces the kids. The organ has quite a few more options than a typical keyboard found on Earth. I can apply inflection, tone, mood, and all the other little intricacies of spoken language. I settle into the comfortable chair, crack my knuckles, and start the class. “All right, all right,” I play. “Everyone settle down and get in your seats.” They scamper to their assigned desks and sit quietly, ready for the lesson to begin. “Who here can tell me the speed of light?” Twelve kids raise their claws.
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir
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