I’m not a big fan of memorizing. (My Public Speaking Tip 88: Three Questions to Ask BEFORE You Memorize Your Speech, is actually a subtle attempt to discourage you from doing it.) Rather, I recommend “internalizing,” which means practicing a talk so that it sinks in and you’re not dependent on your notes. Still, memorizing Read More
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TED Talk Assignments?! The Kids Will Be Alright
When I was in school, I had to write a lot of essays. This was great practice for thinking logically (and becoming a speechwriter!), and I hope that essays haven’t gone the way of the rotary telephone. But today, TED Talks are also being assigned in class. So I sometimes hear from students who have Read More