Slowing down feels so abnormal
When I talk to a group of people, I have this urge to rush through what I’m saying, especially if it is a presentation. One of the reasons I like to rush is that at least with Q&A, I know at least one person is listening.
Another reason is self-doubt. There are a bunch of questions swirling around in my head like:
- Like, are people going to miss this incredible point?
- Am I going to be cut off?
- What if there isn’t anything interesting at the other end of this talk?
The thing is, when I hear someone else speak slow, I think they are:
- Confident in the material
- Thoughtful because they know their audience
- Empathetic in the sense that they want to make sure everyone “gets it”
As I write this post, I think I recognize why.
Now I am curious, do you?
From the desk of Adam Thomas 