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Language Is Illogical And Resistance Is Futile
2Photo: Alan Wiig via VisualHunt.com Grammar prescriptivists — who believe rules should be followed; “descriptivists” believe correct grammar is whatever works — love to appeal to logic. If “he could care less,” then he could care less — you have to say “he couldn’t”! It’s the rock we cling to against the rising tide of literally-means-figuratively-now.…
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Don’t Just ‘Imagine Everyone Naked’ At Your Next Public Speech
We all fear speaking in front of people. Some of us are just better at squashing those anxieties — probably by not following flimsy advice like, “Imagine everyone in the room naked.” Instead, they prepare thoroughly and thoughtfully and learn what keeps people interested. Here’s how you can, too.
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Speaking.io Is A Crash Course In Crafting The Perfect Public Speech
Web: Public speaking is a huge fear for many people. Speaking.io teaches you the basics for free, with simple do’s and don’ts to ease your mind and craft an engaging speech.
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Trust Your Intuition To Be The Hero Of Your Story, Says Steven Spielberg
Earlier this year, Steven Spielberg gave the commencement speech for Harvard’s graduating class. In it, the renowned filmmaker describes one key to being the hero of your own story: Listen to your intuition.