"Thinking that we have to say everything in the right words perfectly, often leads to a lot of intellectual paralysis where we say nothing at all, and many people don't say anything, not because they haven't anything to say, but because they think it's only worth saying it if they can say it well." !!!!
I feel like im almost the opposite of this? Like, in a lot of contexts at least, I can think of some contexts where this is me. But basically yeah I dont really care im just gonna say what im gonna say, even if its not worded great im putting the concept out into the world.
Hey I wanna tell you something, Jesus loves you and has a good plan for your life and wants you to go to heaven you just have to accept the free gift of salvation Jesus gave us all by dying for all our sins on the cross and being resurrected 3 days later (coming back to life 3 days later) making a way for us into heaven. Jesus Christ can help you with anything you might be struggling with and or facing, turn to God if you haven’t already because he is there for you.
favorite key takeaway: the reason why someone struggle in speeches is not because they're poor learner; they just haven't chosen the values they want to reflect as a speaker.
Hey I wanna tell you something, Jesus loves you and has a good plan for your life and wants you to go to heaven you just have to accept the free gift of salvation Jesus gave us all by dying for all our sins on the cross and being resurrected 3 days later (coming back to life 3 days later) making a way for us into heaven. Jesus Christ can help you with anything you might be struggling with and or facing, turn to God if you haven’t already because he is there for you.
One interesting thing I noticed about this video is how organized it was, but there weren’t many cuts in the video. Essentially, you didn’t use editing as a tool to organize the thoughts for you, you already had them organized very well in your head. I always find it satisfying when someone practices exactly what they are talking about at the SAME TIME they are telling you about it. It goes to prove how well the method works.
I loved the video but it was probably scripted which doesn’t take away from the quality of the script, it contextualises it. In everyday life it’s very difficult to have such clarity.
It's refreshing to see someone speak entire sentences, with no instantaneous stitching together of his lines of thoughts. Those brief silences build up a degree of anticipation for what he's about to say. Appreciating this requires more self-discipline. Then again, doing better at anything requires that as well.
i think people need to take a class on logic, pick the values that matter most to them and be educated on all the subjects they're curious about. That takes care of everything. You wont ever have to worry about copy and pasting a bunch of nonsense of context
This. I did exactly that and it taught me much more content not available in writing courses. It definitely helps to understand metacognition before focusing on technical skill
YOU can’t do it. You have to let your SELF do it. But like hands off gods plan. Your will is in the reality that you believe in. I believe an important goal for AI is to give humans the meta language. If we could communicate our thoughts better, there would be a lot more love and compassion
@@trevorworkman8191Hi, I like your comment but I don’t fully understand it. What’s the difference between YOU and SELF? And what do you mean by “hands off gods plan”?
@@cinnniann9914 The book can be checked out at your closest public library via the nation-wide, easy to use "interlibrary loan" program. Your librarian should be able to help.
You did a full 12min speech without a single cut and of course without any “hum” “ahm”or doubts about what your are displaying here in the entire video. That’s very impressive. You are one of the most articulated persons I heard.
The notion of input vs. output as it relates to better articulation was a major standout in this video. For as long as I can remember, I've felt like I was someone who was great at receiving, comprehending, and internalizing information, but never at reiterating it or transmitting my perspective on it. Whenever I picked up journaling, I got tremendously better at structuring the information overload present in my mind. I now realize it's a great mechanism to untangle my jumbled thoughts + communicate them out loud much more coherently.
I think another reason why people may not articulate or practice articulating is because intuitively they understand themselves very well, and are excellent of comprehending how OTHER people articulate. However, articulating one’s opinions requires entitlement to the space for which you can speak, and to feel enough confidence that whatever you say is something you can defend from other people. Great video!! Given me lots to think about.
This made me better understand why in school we're most often required to give answers in our own words, rather than quoting or copying the source where we get the answer from. Pretty much the same thing as what people mean when they say teaching is the best way to learn. Having to teach someone, you need to be able to output the idea in your own words and have a detailed understanding to be able to teach in a way the other party will understand too.
My main takeaways paired with my own experience: 1) in today's world of fast social media consumption, a lot of people lack the access to their thoughts / opinions on a deeper level, and often what we say comes from anecdotes, quotes that is disconnected with our values, which makes it feel fake or ingenue 2) To access to the deeper layers, we have to make sure what our values are (which is the backbone of our opinions, and deliberate practicing various forms of output to make the woven thoughts in our mind clearer and sharper 3) A lot of people (including me) say nothing, and it's not because they don't have anything to say, it's because they think it's only worth saying it if they can say it well. Intellectual humility is undervalued nowadays, it's completely fine for us to say imperfectly and admit that we don't know
What helps me the most to be articulated and bring clarity on my thoughts is to go for a walk. And just let my mind to navigate through my problems. I find the solutions, ideas and articulation I need to when I go for a walk and just let my mind do its thing ❤
Thanks for this video 🎉 VALUES -- 1 >Honesty Be honest in what you belive and not what other wants to hear. 2 >Simplicity "An idiot admires complexity and a genius admires simplicity". 3 >Experience Speak from your own experience not from others. people are getting less and less experienced because they have more and more reasons to keep them tethered and entertained where they are. ✓Intellectual Paralysis. you don't need to be perfect with words, embrace the imperfections. ✓Essence Writing. clarity and clear opinions is the outcome of consistent thoughts. Write your thoughts on the topic in sections 200~-100~-50 words. ✓Structured Logical Chain of Thoughts -The more you output the more you began making connections between your thoughts and values. § Understand that you are just a human §
This is one of the most useful videos I believe I have ever watched on TH-cam. As someone who has started to write, a problem I always encounter is trying to find the best words to convey my message in the right way or trying to encapsulate every complex thought I have in a non-drawn out way. I appreciate this video, it came at the right time.
It actually makes me a little bit emotional because this concept to me is larger than life in the sense that every single one of us is the voice of the world, and how many of us are unable to express with clarity? I found your channel from an Alexander the Great video and I am reminded of a deep kind of nostalgia I have for open and philisophical dialogue. I really feel it in my bones because it's these discussions between ordinary men that shape and create the future quite literally.
Knowing your intention and end goal of statement is important to me. I've found I like to word vomit when writing thoughts and then I edit to remove the fluff. This has helped me become more succinct when speaking. There is no need to explain everything up front or the full thought process, allowing someone to ask questions creates conversations and engages the other person. I've almost thought about what I want to say in bullet points as opposed to fluffy storytelling
one thing i do that helps me organize my thoughts is "i feel very passionate about this may i please take a second to respond" with my friends and coworkers. It lets everyone decompress from a stressful topic and gives BOTH parties the time to think. You can even say "Can i have a second to think how to respond" (more casual) Then think about the goal / concept you want to explain and then how can you say it in the most concise way.
This video gave me a rest from scrolling through my social medias reading what other people think, and now forces me to go back to my own voice making me fully aware of what I am thinking right now.
I'm halfway through this video, and I've realised that I should start writing my reviews and my inner thoughts and feelings about every content I consume from now on. You've basically voiced my inner turmoil. I've always felt like if I say the same thing I've read or heard somewhere, then that won't be ME.
don't make a mistake of writing things, just let your phone recording run while you watch a movie or read a book it can be transcribed will greatly help in actually doing it but also, from your nickname you are probably a fеmale, so it's harаm for you to share your opinion
It's tempting to feel enamored by the synchronicity of TH-cam suggesting this video when just *_today_* I started a Google Doc for the purpose of collecting, organizing, and analyzing my "deep truths"; buuuuuut it's probably just the algorithm algorithming, haha. Regardless, I subbed so damn fast because you articulate every thought I've been tinkering with recently and I felt instant parasocial comradery like, "THIS DUDE GETS IT! I WANNA BE HIM WHEN I GROW UP!" Plus, I have the same IKEA tree with (pink) lights so we're basically BFFs and the only logical next step is to go do karate in the garage. Your message is important. Your lil doodles are rad - and helpful! Your succinct script and deliberate editing speaks to the premise on its own. Thank you for sharing your intellect and its systems with us. I look forward to consuming more of your content. G'day, m8!
19:55 I take it one step further: "I realize I will be either misquoted or ignored". This way we can focus on doing our best every time. Emotional intelligence is key, as is the management of silence and pauses. 20:44 Mind mapping is worth mastering, so not just write, draw. Great video Joseph. Thank you.
I have always confused people with using a lot of complicated words and jargon to make my answer sound good. This can actually lead to the other person not understanding your exact point. Which is why you should stick to 'explaining' your point first and then trying to make it sound good. It does not matter if it does not come out as good as you wanted it to, if your point is actually good the other person will immediately agree and then you can use complicated words to make yourself sound articulate. Great video by the way!
I tried the writing exercise today, with the topic ending up being "What Needs to be Memorised and What Doesn't in Education". My first draft went over 500 words, but when I came back to look through the five-paragraphed essay, what resonated with me the most was the first paragraph and the fourth. The rest felt like regurgitated material. On my second draft, I hit just under two hundred words, and I found myself loving through it. My best ideas, fluff and things that didn't resonate in me removed, condensed. I liked the substance it held. Discussing the same topic with a friend later, I found I could speak on it smoothly, and my points felt clear and concise. We had disagreements over a few of my ideas, and I changed my mind on some of them, but it was an incredibly productive conversation. I really enjoyed that, and felt a sense of fulfillment afterwards. Thank you so much for gifting me that insightful discussion! And also the ability to organise and excavate into my mind. o7
My favorite ideas 💡: - translating our 4D to 1D words takes time and effort - getting our minds inner thoughts outside to build clarity. Clarity is based on consistent thoughts. - essence writing helps us to fill the gaps made when we’re only thinking
Last week I did an icebreaker speech at Toastmasters where I said, "I'm not fully confident in my ability to articulate all of the thoughts inside my head" ... all to say I am excited to implement what you've shared and so grateful to have stumbled upon your channel! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, I used to speak my mind but I allowed my surroundings to affect me. Because of this I’ve grown truly. Just thank you bro you’ll probably never see this but you allowed me to believe in my mind and I’ve conquered my goals.
I appreciate this type of content, it’s nice to see something that makes you reflect on yourself and what you do rather than just killing time on TH-cam. Thanks!
Feeling inspired & excited after watching your video. You can feel how genuine you are throughout the entire lesson. Not trying to sell us anything just hoping to help. Thanks for the video! Look forward to more
I have never come across this channel before. When I saw this video in the recommended videos, I thought it was one of those hack videos that never really works or imprints on my brain. Within a minutes into this video, I was happy and satisfied that this was making absolute sense. Thank you Joseph for taking your time articulating these ideas and putting them in a format that is clear and convincing.
Another thing I learned about being able to articulate yourself is knowing how to absorb knowledge properly. For example, every time you watch an informative video, don't jump straight to the next video. Give your brain some space to actually learn new information. You will be able to express yourself more clearly if your brain was given enough space and time to generate an opinion.
This video taught me the important of output. It’s a simple but overlooked practice. The reason I have a hard time articulate my thoughts and understand others is because I rare speak up and express my ideas. I consume a humongous amount of information from social media, books, and videos. However, I never give myself a chance to think and reflect on them. Now I will start writing my thoughts and share them with others.
@@ruiz1690”begging the question” is a logical fallacy that means “assuming ahead of time what you’re claiming to demonstrate”, like when I tell my kids “it’s time to go to bed, because it’s your bedtime.” It does NOT mean “raises/invites/prompts the question”, which is how it is often misused.
If i took one thing away from this video, it would be that there is a technical approach to developing clear thinking, which then translate directly to our speech. It is a process we all have to deliberately develop for ourselves otherwise we find ourselves echoing the values and opinions of others on the media or even around us. Great video Joseph!
The true value in this video is its dry, clear message, and very human approach. Only the people who have the patience to listen to all this can fully appreciate the advice you've presented near perfectly here
I've been having a lot of trouble clearly conveying my opinions on certain subjects and it's left me a little insecure in speaking up especially when I feel like I have some insight I can provide. This is a great starting point to learn both about myself and more about the things I'm interested in. Thank you Joseph.
Watch these videos because I feel like I don't really need to add fancy words in my vocabulary, but rather just be more confident and be less anxious and the words will come out naturally.
I came here to improve my thinking because I’ve not been thinking at the level I want to at work. My one take away is that during meetings when I have an opinion I will write it down expand on it and then speak about it when appropriate. Writing it down first should help me make it into a clear thought.
now after watching this video, I am thinking the hundreds of hours you had spent thinking through the ideas for this video. thank you so much for this brilliant video. it truly helps :)
This video really hit me. All this time, i was just a product of social media, books, opinions of other or trying to fit in. How much i have limited my own thoughts, opinions to what is acceptable in society. This video really made me realize we all are unique thinkers & can have our own opinions, thoughts even if we are wrong we can learn and correct ourselves, by practicing to give output. Thank-you for this knowledge!
i usually don't comment on youtube videos, but i feel in the need to write one on this one: this is such a good, clear and consistent video. how you explain everything, with the drawings, with examples, makes the whole video solid with rich content. that's it, that's all. you just get's to the point, didn't yap bout shit. i'm so glad the algorithm put you in my fyp. this is just one of a kind video, that i will watch again to refresh the concepts and ideas that you connected so well and so eloquently. saludos desde argentina 🇦🇷 😊
I've been trying over the past few years to develop strong opinions on purpose. I began by listening to other people with strong opinions who could articulate them well. I've been stuck for a while in this place where I don't know who to listen to sometimes because everyone has an opinion and most of the opinions are strong and quite a few are articulate, however I can't ascribe to someone's opinion just because they can explain it articulately. However, your video brought to my attention that maybe I could develop opinions of my own by articulating my thoughts more . That was the missing piece, so thanks! I think I'll try it
This is why I love reddit and comment on TH-cam videos… I love to articulate my thoughts and perspectives in written form. I find it the perfect way to practice wording my opinions. Complex topics don’t come up in person often enough, and it’s a great way to hone my opinions more than the times when I have conversations about different topics in person. Then when I have those conversations, they’re often reasonably well thought out. I don’t tend to be that concise though lol. It can also feel hard to feel comfortable to just think for a moment or converse deeply about subjects in person. It just isn’t natural in most everyday speech with most people.
You do such a great job of conveying these immensely abstract ideas. I have been in search of clarity on this subject for some time now, and you have really made it click. I love your choice of words. Thank you for the video and all the energy that was put into it.
I think a book that delves into the topic of outputing your ideas in order to clarify your opinion is "Writing to learn" by William Zinsser. Despite not having read it yet the premise of the book aligns with the essence of this video. If we try to express our opinion more often then we will learn what works and what doesn't work and can apply this to our communication. The book will definitely one of my next reads. Thank you for this video!
This reminds me of work where I learn about a topic by reading about it, but when it's time to create a paper or some short of deliverable about it, that's when I really find out what my thoughts are, what questions I still have, etc.
“Its only worth saying if they can say it well” dare i say, this was deliciously worded and captures an aspect of my personality and now I’m going to ingrain in it onto the list of quotes i have lmao
I think the reason many people face internal friction when it comes to writing is because they have expectations for themselves. They expect themselves to write fluently, logically and flawlessly. One recommendation I have for turning writing into a habit is by writing on random pieces of paper or digital notes and discard the writings afterwards, so there is no pressure to produce something that you will feel proud of when going back to read it.
I like the imagery of the different topics coming together into being a model of your truths. It makes sense that if you don’t know your values that you don’t know what you believe in.
Yes curating an identity is critical to self expression. I don’t feel comfortable talking sometimes because I lack values to align judgment or opinion. Also the lack of experience makes you less interested within topics which can cause attachments to generic or popular ideas. When you are more engaged with something you are able to create beautifully smooth conversations that are unique. Having a expansive vocabulary amplifies that sentiment and will simplify complex thoughts.
kind of like when writing you have to find your voice so to speak, wow, what a synchronicity I found this. thank you Ive been thinking about this for a long time
Awesome video! Everything you talk about, especially how people today more and more vacillating from belief to belief instead of standing on a value system of their own creation to create their opinions hit home. At 26 years old, I've definitely been reflecting on what are my values as I approach my 30s and mature adulthood.
Ive been practicing this for months since you left. I got the hang of it and it even helped my writing skills i feel like i move forward in my communication, you are a godsend
Thank you for this video! Expressing my thoughts clearly is something I struggled with as long as I remember. This video truly helps to understand what it is I struggle with and what I can do to improve! Thank you!
Thank you 💕 Source (whatever you wanna call it) has told me in the past; each time you write, and rewrite something. You get closer to the truth. You figure out whats accurate and not. You trim off the stuff that is not useful like trimming off fat off of a piece of meat. Usually the final answer is a lot simpler than the surface level understanding that we had
I just found you today Joseph and I’ve watched 3 videos back to back. You’re amazing. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with such experience, honesty and simplicity 😊
bro.....i really appreaciated this video, you dont understand the amount of unsatifaction that ive held in after not expressing my thoughts and aligning them with my values. This video is a work of art, may god bless you. i subbed and will be tuned in thanks alot
What's interesting in this video to me is the way he explains the concepts. I have a sense that probably I'd prefer digital visuals instead of sketches but I kind of like the sketches. It gives me the feeling that I'm chatting with a friend at a cafe or campus and he is explaining by drawing on the paper. Like it!
What caught my attention right away was the colored pencil drawings. I’m finding that I need visual ways of thinking, processing, etc. I need to “see” it. To externalize what I am trying to grasp into some visual form. To translate the jumble of thoughts into something more concrete. Yesterday I watched a video on someone “divining” something using tarot cards (I’m not into this, but I was interested in the particular events this person was attempting to analyze.) Over time I could see that the visuals on the cards could suggest motives, explanations, etc. More so than just words,concepts themselves. This video is a sort of clue that needs to be figured out.
I can feel I have developed ADHD in the last few years because of spending too much time on electronic devices. My mind can't focus on one thing anymore especially when I'm on my phone. Even watching this video I had scroll back several times cause my mind starts to think about something else. However one thing I have noticed is that that my mind constantly shifts thoughts to different aspects of my life which have uncertainty, dreams etc. It feels like mind is trying to conclude some sort of comfort by overthinking.
Broo I have the same problem and I'm just 16 , I'm not able to play chess properly , I'm not able to read books I mean non-academic , I'm not able to watch movies with proper concentration even movies is my favourite , and also I'm not able to watch yt videos and for that reason I'm becoming a dumb and unsmart guy , what should I do brooo ??? If you know plsss plss tell me .....
@@Bonkermcbonk Exactly. Also, you cannot develop ADHD - you either have it or you do not. People may develop aspects of it, but it is nowhere near the various struggles that ADHD brings.
I’m glad I found your channel. Your videos helped me in my journey in improvement of my speech ability. I’ve been struggling for years, and currently my job requires me to speak with great articulation. Thansk
i love this style of videos as opposed to the heavily edited ones. been wanting to join betterspeak for a while, and i think this video was the tipping point for me! keep up the good work, love your authenticity ♥️
This suddenly reminds of some TH-cam advices I’ve watched because most of the them trying to express opinions I watched were a bit scattered and general opinions of social media.
Great video! I completely agree that people do not use the value prism to reflect on their thoughts/experiences, leading to inconsistencies in their lives and neuroticism. It is such a good metaphor that can serve us to reflect on how we want to filter our experiences/thoughts. I really enjoyed it. You got a new subscriber!
This is a video I needed to watch. I will be putting the advice into action. I realise I have very many thoughts but putting them into words is where I fall short. I will definitely be coming back to this multiple times and making notes. Thank you.
This was a great. During recent times i have been noticing how I face problems finding answers when asked an opinion-based question. Not becuase i don't know the answer but simply becuase there is this fog blocking me from finding it out, which often leads to a superficial answer that is on the surface level. As you brought up I think this has a strong correlation with the quantity of inputs we receive daily on social media of other peoples opinions. If you are not sure what your core values are as well as having thousands of other peoples opinions on the subject in the back of your mind, I think the two of them easily gets mixed up which results in your brain just handpicking an opinion which can sound good in the moment but is not grounded in yourself. It is scary to think about what the long-term consequenses are when making this thinking-process a pattern, During an extented period its making people just a reflection of others without having any self-recognition. This may even result in negative loop where people are spending more time consuming other peoples opinion, if you can't formulate your own thoughts and making that an internal belief you will simply always look for answers in others.
Thanks, man! I'm think this will be a very helpful video for people, myself included. We need to take the time to understand ourselves and our values, as well as the topics we are interested in, as opposed to just having very basic, surface level understanding of things
Words are just a symbol to get as close as possible to explain the thoughts in our heads and I believe we can achieve a 100% understanding because of shared human experience. We feel the same emotions (I think) and processes in our minds. Without that, words would be useless.
I think you're a genius. The incredible observations and the visual aids you've created helped me a great deal in understanding more about articulating my own opinions and also identifying the depth or superficiality of a discourse. Thank you! I find this video very helpful especially for those who deliver information or speeches. 🥰
I engage a lot of thinking exercise for the past week and I’m thankful that I found this video of my early days. Also, I’m happy that I recognized one of my values after watching this video. Thank you so much.
For anyone wondering, this is one of most brilliant videos you will ever watch. Worth every minute.
Well said
Yes! Yes! Yes! I’ve also been surprised by the quality, the depth and the common sense put in the content. Congratulations!
I... might actually have to agree with that.
If you didn't already know it(ofc I'm not saying all of it)
He did it well.
"Thinking that we have to say everything in the right words perfectly, often leads to a lot of intellectual paralysis where we say nothing at all, and many people don't say anything, not because they haven't anything to say, but because they think it's only worth saying it if they can say it well." !!!!
On point
This is me and i hate it
Ironically this also proves his point
I feel like im almost the opposite of this? Like, in a lot of contexts at least, I can think of some contexts where this is me. But basically yeah I dont really care im just gonna say what im gonna say, even if its not worded great im putting the concept out into the world.
Hey I wanna tell you something, Jesus loves you and has a good plan for your life and wants you to go to heaven you just have to accept the free gift of salvation Jesus gave us all by dying for all our sins on the cross and being resurrected 3 days later (coming back to life 3 days later) making a way for us into heaven.
Jesus Christ can help you with anything you might be struggling with and or facing, turn to God if you haven’t already because he is there for you.
favorite key takeaway:
the reason why someone struggle in speeches is not because they're poor learner; they just haven't chosen the values they want to reflect as a speaker.
Hey I wanna tell you something, Jesus loves you and has a good plan for your life and wants you to go to heaven you just have to accept the free gift of salvation Jesus gave us all by dying for all our sins on the cross and being resurrected 3 days later (coming back to life 3 days later) making a way for us into heaven.
Jesus Christ can help you with anything you might be struggling with and or facing, turn to God if you haven’t already because he is there for you.
They can also just be afraid of speaking publicly
Nice bro, I like that quote 👌
Thanks ❤
🎉 I agree and your composed comment from wherever it was originally derived from...!!!
One interesting thing I noticed about this video is how organized it was, but there weren’t many cuts in the video. Essentially, you didn’t use editing as a tool to organize the thoughts for you, you already had them organized very well in your head. I always find it satisfying when someone practices exactly what they are talking about at the SAME TIME they are telling you about it. It goes to prove how well the method works.
I loved the video but it was probably scripted which doesn’t take away from the quality of the script, it contextualises it. In everyday life it’s very difficult to have such clarity.
there were cuts when he cuts into the drawings parts.
It's refreshing to see someone speak entire sentences, with no instantaneous stitching together of his lines of thoughts. Those brief silences build up a degree of anticipation for what he's about to say.
Appreciating this requires more self-discipline. Then again, doing better at anything requires that as well.
@@ArgentAlapin Well said.
Is he saying i have to repeat and talk to myself
One takeaway I got from this is I need to comment more on videos instead of just reading what everyone else thinks.
Good one
Same! Sometimes I think that my opinions are just amalgamations of other people’s opinions
facts
100% people should do this more if not your opinion is probably gonna be a combination of different opinions instead of your own raw opinion
@@madhavmehta2036 Embrace singularity, brother
“Trying to sound smart about that information is quite frankly a disease” so so true and I just stated the video
bro just exposed the entire scientific community
@@_sigma2no, more like corporate. At least within research, the complex speech has actual substance. In corporate, it's all just politics and fluff.
@@_sigma2lol, you should thank the scientific community for the ability to write down this comment.
@@ryanbarker3978i agree
i think people need to take a class on logic, pick the values that matter most to them and be educated on all the subjects they're curious about. That takes care of everything. You wont ever have to worry about copy and pasting a bunch of nonsense of context
This. I did exactly that and it taught me much more content not available in writing courses. It definitely helps to understand metacognition before focusing on technical skill
YOU can’t do it. You have to let your SELF do it. But like hands off gods plan. Your will is in the reality that you believe in. I believe an important goal for AI is to give humans the meta language. If we could communicate our thoughts better, there would be a lot more love and compassion
I majored in logic at the university of science
@@Penultimate1785any particular resources?
@@trevorworkman8191Hi, I like your comment but I don’t fully understand it. What’s the difference between YOU and SELF? And what do you mean by “hands off gods plan”?
Thanks bro. This is well articulated.
I read this book called 'Smart Brevity' and it's a deep dive into simplifying our language for clarity and power.
Thanks
If only i had some money i’d buy it and check it out
@@cinnniann9914 The book can be checked out at your closest public library via the nation-wide, easy to use "interlibrary loan" program. Your librarian should be able to help.
@@cinnniann9914 library?
@@jrb-3 hmm true. I doubt the library over here has this specific book though but it probably does have other wonderful books
You did a full 12min speech without a single cut and of course without any “hum” “ahm”or doubts about what your are displaying here in the entire video. That’s very impressive. You are one of the most articulated persons I heard.
7:13, 11:59 -- there are cuts, just well done. Nonetheless, the video is still good.
The notion of input vs. output as it relates to better articulation was a major standout in this video. For as long as I can remember, I've felt like I was someone who was great at receiving, comprehending, and internalizing information, but never at reiterating it or transmitting my perspective on it. Whenever I picked up journaling, I got tremendously better at structuring the information overload present in my mind. I now realize it's a great mechanism to untangle my jumbled thoughts + communicate them out loud much more coherently.
I think another reason why people may not articulate or practice articulating is because intuitively they understand themselves very well, and are excellent of comprehending how OTHER people articulate. However, articulating one’s opinions requires entitlement to the space for which you can speak, and to feel enough confidence that whatever you say is something you can defend from other people. Great video!! Given me lots to think about.
Thank you, sir! One of the best videos I've seen in a while.
This made me better understand why in school we're most often required to give answers in our own words, rather than quoting or copying the source where we get the answer from. Pretty much the same thing as what people mean when they say teaching is the best way to learn. Having to teach someone, you need to be able to output the idea in your own words and have a detailed understanding to be able to teach in a way the other party will understand too.
My main takeaways paired with my own experience:
1) in today's world of fast social media consumption, a lot of people lack the access to their thoughts / opinions on a deeper level, and often what we say comes from anecdotes, quotes that is disconnected with our values, which makes it feel fake or ingenue
2) To access to the deeper layers, we have to make sure what our values are (which is the backbone of our opinions, and deliberate practicing various forms of output to make the woven thoughts in our mind clearer and sharper
3) A lot of people (including me) say nothing, and it's not because they don't have anything to say, it's because they think it's only worth saying it if they can say it well. Intellectual humility is undervalued nowadays, it's completely fine for us to say imperfectly and admit that we don't know
What helps me the most to be articulated and bring clarity on my thoughts is to go for a walk. And just let my mind to navigate through my problems. I find the solutions, ideas and articulation I need to when I go for a walk and just let my mind do its thing ❤
More so as a postgrad student...It can be tough but we eventually roll through
Worked for Nietzsche
This vid is filled with gems - an idiot admires complexity, a genius admires simplicity - is one of my favs
Thanks for this video 🎉
VALUES --
1 >Honesty
Be honest in what you belive and not what other wants to hear.
2 >Simplicity
"An idiot admires complexity and a genius admires simplicity".
3 >Experience
Speak from your own experience not from others. people are getting less and less experienced because they have more and more reasons to keep them tethered and entertained where they are.
✓Intellectual Paralysis.
you don't need to be perfect with words, embrace the imperfections.
✓Essence Writing.
clarity and clear opinions is the outcome of consistent thoughts. Write your thoughts on the topic in sections 200~-100~-50 words.
✓Structured Logical Chain of Thoughts
-The more you output the more you began making connections between your thoughts and values.
§ Understand that you are just a human §
This is one of the most useful videos I believe I have ever watched on TH-cam. As someone who has started to write, a problem I always encounter is trying to find the best words to convey my message in the right way or trying to encapsulate every complex thought I have in a non-drawn out way. I appreciate this video, it came at the right time.
So far what i have learned from this video is how much important it is to set what you believe in, what your beliefs are and what your ideology is.
It actually makes me a little bit emotional because this concept to me is larger than life in the sense that every single one of us is the voice of the world, and how many of us are unable to express with clarity? I found your channel from an Alexander the Great video and I am reminded of a deep kind of nostalgia I have for open and philisophical dialogue. I really feel it in my bones because it's these discussions between ordinary men that shape and create the future quite literally.
Same
This hits me so much while watching all throughout.
Knowing your intention and end goal of statement is important to me. I've found I like to word vomit when writing thoughts and then I edit to remove the fluff.
This has helped me become more succinct when speaking. There is no need to explain everything up front or the full thought process, allowing someone to ask questions creates conversations and engages the other person. I've almost thought about what I want to say in bullet points as opposed to fluffy storytelling
Man, for some reason, “ people being made up mostly of quotations” just hit me on a level that’s making me reconsider everything ever said
I spent an hour on a 30 minute video. Notes and all. Beautifully put and explained, not just the hair, but the video as well.
Thank you.
one thing i do that helps me organize my thoughts is "i feel very passionate about this may i please take a second to respond" with my friends and coworkers. It lets everyone decompress from a stressful topic and gives BOTH parties the time to think. You can even say "Can i have a second to think how to respond" (more casual) Then think about the goal / concept you want to explain and then how can you say it in the most concise way.
This video gave me a rest from scrolling through my social medias reading what other people think, and now forces me to go back to my own voice making me fully aware of what I am thinking right now.
I'm halfway through this video, and I've realised that I should start writing my reviews and my inner thoughts and feelings about every content I consume from now on. You've basically voiced my inner turmoil. I've always felt like if I say the same thing I've read or heard somewhere, then that won't be ME.
don't make a mistake of writing things, just let your phone recording run while you watch a movie or read a book
it can be transcribed
will greatly help in actually doing it
but also, from your nickname you are probably a fеmale, so it's harаm for you to share your opinion
It's tempting to feel enamored by the synchronicity of TH-cam suggesting this video when just *_today_* I started a Google Doc for the purpose of collecting, organizing, and analyzing my "deep truths"; buuuuuut it's probably just the algorithm algorithming, haha.
Regardless, I subbed so damn fast because you articulate every thought I've been tinkering with recently and I felt instant parasocial comradery like, "THIS DUDE GETS IT! I WANNA BE HIM WHEN I GROW UP!" Plus, I have the same IKEA tree with (pink) lights so we're basically BFFs and the only logical next step is to go do karate in the garage.
Your message is important. Your lil doodles are rad - and helpful! Your succinct script and deliberate editing speaks to the premise on its own. Thank you for sharing your intellect and its systems with us. I look forward to consuming more of your content. G'day, m8!
19:55 I take it one step further: "I realize I will be either misquoted or ignored". This way we can focus on doing our best every time. Emotional intelligence is key, as is the management of silence and pauses.
20:44 Mind mapping is worth mastering, so not just write, draw.
Great video Joseph. Thank you.
Thanks!
I have always confused people with using a lot of complicated words and jargon to make my answer sound good. This can actually lead to the other person not understanding your exact point.
Which is why you should stick to 'explaining' your point first and then trying to make it sound good. It does not matter if it does not come out as good as you wanted it to, if your point is actually good the other person will immediately agree and then you can use complicated words to make yourself sound articulate. Great video by the way!
I tried the writing exercise today, with the topic ending up being "What Needs to be Memorised and What Doesn't in Education". My first draft went over 500 words, but when I came back to look through the five-paragraphed essay, what resonated with me the most was the first paragraph and the fourth. The rest felt like regurgitated material. On my second draft, I hit just under two hundred words, and I found myself loving through it. My best ideas, fluff and things that didn't resonate in me removed, condensed. I liked the substance it held.
Discussing the same topic with a friend later, I found I could speak on it smoothly, and my points felt clear and concise. We had disagreements over a few of my ideas, and I changed my mind on some of them, but it was an incredibly productive conversation. I really enjoyed that, and felt a sense of fulfillment afterwards.
Thank you so much for gifting me that insightful discussion! And also the ability to organise and excavate into my mind. o7
My favorite ideas 💡:
- translating our 4D to 1D words takes time and effort
- getting our minds inner thoughts outside to build clarity. Clarity is based on consistent thoughts.
- essence writing helps us to fill the gaps made when we’re only thinking
I must confess that there a lot to digest here, I need to rewatch this video with a note.
Last week I did an icebreaker speech at Toastmasters where I said, "I'm not fully confident in my ability to articulate all of the thoughts inside my head" ... all to say I am excited to implement what you've shared and so grateful to have stumbled upon your channel! Thank you for sharing.
I have been watching this videos over and over taking notes and thinking about it. The whole video is a treasure
Thank you, I used to speak my mind but I allowed my surroundings to affect me. Because of this I’ve grown truly. Just thank you bro you’ll probably never see this but you allowed me to believe in my mind and I’ve conquered my goals.
I appreciate this type of content, it’s nice to see something that makes you reflect on yourself and what you do rather than just killing time on TH-cam. Thanks!
SO NICE to see you back, Joseph! Your videos are so valuable, empowering, and honest! Focused on following your steps, bro! Stay kind!
Feeling inspired & excited after watching your video. You can feel how genuine you are throughout the entire lesson. Not trying to sell us anything just hoping to help. Thanks for the video! Look forward to more
I have never come across this channel before. When I saw this video in the recommended videos, I thought it was one of those hack videos that never really works or imprints on my brain. Within a minutes into this video, I was happy and satisfied that this was making absolute sense. Thank you Joseph for taking your time articulating these ideas and putting them in a format that is clear and convincing.
Another thing I learned about being able to articulate yourself is knowing how to absorb knowledge properly. For example, every time you watch an informative video, don't jump straight to the next video. Give your brain some space to actually learn new information. You will be able to express yourself more clearly if your brain was given enough space and time to generate an opinion.
Feel the same
Churning and rumination of the information in taken is important
This is probably the first time I was able to complete 30 min. video at one time. Truly.
You should also check out Dan Koe
Are you 12 years old?
@@DSGQR I know him, for someone looking for a one person business, he is a gem. Thank you for recommendation.
stop playing video games and watching tv.... you've been programmed to have a short attention span
hi Gen Z
Its so good to know that everybody is understanding when you're talking to an audience
This video taught me the important of output. It’s a simple but overlooked practice. The reason I have a hard time articulate my thoughts and understand others is because I rare speak up and express my ideas. I consume a humongous amount of information from social media, books, and videos. However, I never give myself a chance to think and reflect on them. Now I will start writing my thoughts and share them with others.
When you said “invites the question” instead of misusing “begs the question” you earned an instant sub.
uhm could u explain what’s the difference between them? sorry for the stupid question😅😅😅
@@ruiz1690”begging the question” is a logical fallacy that means “assuming ahead of time what you’re claiming to demonstrate”, like when I tell my kids “it’s time to go to bed, because it’s your bedtime.”
It does NOT mean “raises/invites/prompts the question”, which is how it is often misused.
If i took one thing away from this video, it would be that there is a technical approach to developing clear thinking, which then translate directly to our speech. It is a process we all have to deliberately develop for ourselves otherwise we find ourselves echoing the values and opinions of others on the media or even around us. Great video Joseph!
This is the first TH-cam video I have ever found that I think is for ME
The true value in this video is its dry, clear message, and very human approach. Only the people who have the patience to listen to all this can fully appreciate the advice you've presented near perfectly here
I've been having a lot of trouble clearly conveying my opinions on certain subjects and it's left me a little insecure in speaking up especially when I feel like I have some insight I can provide. This is a great starting point to learn both about myself and more about the things I'm interested in. Thank you Joseph.
Watch these videos because I feel like I don't really need to add fancy words in my vocabulary, but rather just be more confident and be less anxious and the words will come out naturally.
I came here to improve my thinking because I’ve not been thinking at the level I want to at work.
My one take away is that during meetings when I have an opinion I will write it down expand on it and then speak about it when appropriate. Writing it down first should help me make it into a clear thought.
now after watching this video, I am thinking the hundreds of hours you had spent thinking through the ideas for this video. thank you so much for this brilliant video. it truly helps :)
This video really hit me. All this time, i was just a product of social media, books, opinions of other or trying to fit in. How much i have limited my own thoughts, opinions to what is acceptable in society. This video really made me realize we all are unique thinkers & can have our own opinions, thoughts even if we are wrong we can learn and correct ourselves, by practicing to give output. Thank-you for this knowledge!
The fact that this is FREE content. I feel lucky!
i usually don't comment on youtube videos, but i feel in the need to write one on this one: this is such a good, clear and consistent video. how you explain everything, with the drawings, with examples, makes the whole video solid with rich content. that's it, that's all. you just get's to the point, didn't yap bout shit. i'm so glad the algorithm put you in my fyp. this is just one of a kind video, that i will watch again to refresh the concepts and ideas that you connected so well and so eloquently. saludos desde argentina 🇦🇷 😊
I've never heard anyone talk about this or explain this so brilliantly. I needed this, thank you so much!
I've been trying over the past few years to develop strong opinions on purpose. I began by listening to other people with strong opinions who could articulate them well. I've been stuck for a while in this place where I don't know who to listen to sometimes because everyone has an opinion and most of the opinions are strong and quite a few are articulate, however I can't ascribe to someone's opinion just because they can explain it articulately. However, your video brought to my attention that maybe I could develop opinions of my own by articulating my thoughts more . That was the missing piece, so thanks! I think I'll try it
This is why I love reddit and comment on TH-cam videos… I love to articulate my thoughts and perspectives in written form. I find it the perfect way to practice wording my opinions. Complex topics don’t come up in person often enough, and it’s a great way to hone my opinions more than the times when I have conversations about different topics in person. Then when I have those conversations, they’re often reasonably well thought out. I don’t tend to be that concise though lol.
It can also feel hard to feel comfortable to just think for a moment or converse deeply about subjects in person. It just isn’t natural in most everyday speech with most people.
You do such a great job of conveying these immensely abstract ideas. I have been in search of clarity on this subject for some time now, and you have really made it click. I love your choice of words. Thank you for the video and all the energy that was put into it.
I think a book that delves into the topic of outputing your ideas in order to clarify your opinion is "Writing to learn" by William Zinsser. Despite not having read it yet the premise of the book aligns with the essence of this video. If we try to express our opinion more often then we will learn what works and what doesn't work and can apply this to our communication. The book will definitely one of my next reads. Thank you for this video!
This is genuinely one of the best videos I've ever watched. An absolute 10/10 in every way imaginable.
This reminds me of work where I learn about a topic by reading about it, but when it's time to create a paper or some short of deliverable about it, that's when I really find out what my thoughts are, what questions I still have, etc.
“Its only worth saying if they can say it well” dare i say, this was deliciously worded and captures an aspect of my personality and now I’m going to ingrain in it onto the list of quotes i have lmao
Genuinely one the most educational and enriching videos I've watched this year.
I think the reason many people face internal friction when it comes to writing is because they have expectations for themselves. They expect themselves to write fluently, logically and flawlessly.
One recommendation I have for turning writing into a habit is by writing on random pieces of paper or digital notes and discard the writings afterwards, so there is no pressure to produce something that you will feel proud of when going back to read it.
I like the imagery of the different topics coming together into being a model of your truths. It makes sense that if you don’t know your values that you don’t know what you believe in.
Yes curating an identity is critical to self expression. I don’t feel comfortable talking sometimes because I lack values to align judgment or opinion. Also the lack of experience makes you less interested within topics which can cause attachments to generic or popular ideas. When you are more engaged with something you are able to create beautifully smooth conversations that are unique. Having a expansive vocabulary amplifies that sentiment and will simplify complex thoughts.
kind of like when writing you have to find your voice so to speak, wow, what a synchronicity I found this. thank you Ive been thinking about this for a long time
🤯 My flappy meat articulation can’t even begin to express how amazing this video is. 👏
I was just thinking "I wish I could better articulate my opinions" and this video popped up. Thanks!
Awesome video! Everything you talk about, especially how people today more and more vacillating from belief to belief instead of standing on a value system of their own creation to create their opinions hit home. At 26 years old, I've definitely been reflecting on what are my values as I approach my 30s and mature adulthood.
Ive been practicing this for months since you left. I got the hang of it and it even helped my writing skills i feel like i move forward in my communication, you are a godsend
Thank you for this video! Expressing my thoughts clearly is something I struggled with as long as I remember. This video truly helps to understand what it is I struggle with and what I can do to improve! Thank you!
Thank you 💕
Source (whatever you wanna call it) has told me in the past; each time you write, and rewrite something. You get closer to the truth. You figure out whats accurate and not. You trim off the stuff that is not useful like trimming off fat off of a piece of meat.
Usually the final answer is a lot simpler than the surface level understanding that we had
The best thing about this video is that you do exactly what you are trying to teaching us. Your speaking skills are amazing.
I’ve been searching for content like this and then you appeared twice on my feed. You’re the only TH-camr I have ever subscribed to on the first view.
What a beautiful delivery, man. Endlessly refreshing. Thank you.
Joseph never disappoints. He always makes me want to work hard. Thank you
I just found you today Joseph and I’ve watched 3 videos back to back. You’re amazing. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with such experience, honesty and simplicity 😊
2 videos and you’re so easy to understand, and i feel my english is finally useful. Thank you, sir
bro.....i really appreaciated this video, you dont understand the amount of unsatifaction that ive held in after not expressing my thoughts and aligning them with my values. This video is a work of art, may god bless you. i subbed and will be tuned in thanks alot
What's interesting in this video to me is the way he explains the concepts. I have a sense that probably I'd prefer digital visuals instead of sketches but I kind of like the sketches. It gives me the feeling that I'm chatting with a friend at a cafe or campus and he is explaining by drawing on the paper. Like it!
What caught my attention right away was the colored pencil drawings. I’m finding that I need visual ways of thinking, processing, etc. I need to “see” it. To externalize what I am trying to grasp into some visual form. To translate the jumble of thoughts into something more concrete. Yesterday I watched a video on someone “divining” something using tarot cards (I’m not into this, but I was interested in the particular events this person was attempting to analyze.) Over time I could see that the visuals on the cards could suggest motives, explanations, etc. More so than just words,concepts themselves. This video is a sort of clue that needs to be figured out.
I can feel I have developed ADHD in the last few years because of spending too much time on electronic devices.
My mind can't focus on one thing anymore especially when I'm on my phone. Even watching this video I had scroll back several times cause my mind starts to think about something else.
However one thing I have noticed is that that my mind constantly shifts thoughts to different aspects of my life which have uncertainty, dreams etc. It feels like mind is trying to conclude some sort of comfort by overthinking.
Broo I have the same problem and I'm just 16 , I'm not able to play chess properly , I'm not able to read books I mean non-academic , I'm not able to watch movies with proper concentration even movies is my favourite , and also I'm not able to watch yt videos and for that reason I'm becoming a dumb and unsmart guy , what should I do brooo ??? If you know plsss plss tell me .....
That's not how it works
@@davidstaffellwell, how does it work then?
@@joybiddie6575Attention is just one part of ADHD, so if that is the only symptom we have, it may not meet the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis.
@@Bonkermcbonk Exactly. Also, you cannot develop ADHD - you either have it or you do not. People may develop aspects of it, but it is nowhere near the various struggles that ADHD brings.
This channel gets PAID HALF what it should!
When the viewer needs to 2x speed their video to normalize, that's not a good sign.
I’m glad I found your channel. Your videos helped me in my journey in improvement of my speech ability. I’ve been struggling for years, and currently my job requires me to speak with great articulation. Thansk
This video is an absolute TREASURE! I've saved this in a playlist to watch at least twice a week!
i love this style of videos as opposed to the heavily edited ones. been wanting to join betterspeak for a while, and i think this video was the tipping point for me! keep up the good work, love your authenticity ♥️
true this style videos is profound too.
This video is incredible. So simple, so clear, so fluent.
This suddenly reminds of some TH-cam advices I’ve watched because most of the them trying to express opinions I watched were a bit scattered and general opinions of social media.
Great video! I completely agree that people do not use the value prism to reflect on their thoughts/experiences, leading to inconsistencies in their lives and neuroticism. It is such a good metaphor that can serve us to reflect on how we want to filter our experiences/thoughts. I really enjoyed it. You got a new subscriber!
This is a video I needed to watch. I will be putting the advice into action. I realise I have very many thoughts but putting them into words is where I fall short. I will definitely be coming back to this multiple times and making notes. Thank you.
This was a great. During recent times i have been noticing how I face problems finding answers when asked an opinion-based question. Not becuase i don't know the answer but simply becuase there is this fog blocking me from finding it out, which often leads to a superficial answer that is on the surface level. As you brought up I think this has a strong correlation with the quantity of inputs we receive daily on social media of other peoples opinions. If you are not sure what your core values are as well as having thousands of other peoples opinions on the subject in the back of your mind, I think the two of them easily gets mixed up which results in your brain just handpicking an opinion which can sound good in the moment but is not grounded in yourself. It is scary to think about what the long-term consequenses are when making this thinking-process a pattern, During an extented period its making people just a reflection of others without having any self-recognition. This may even result in negative loop where people are spending more time consuming other peoples opinion, if you can't formulate your own thoughts and making that an internal belief you will simply always look for answers in others.
Thanks, man! I'm think this will be a very helpful video for people, myself included. We need to take the time to understand ourselves and our values, as well as the topics we are interested in, as opposed to just having very basic, surface level understanding of things
Thanks
Just started essence writing and it has helped me make connections I didn't make before! Looking forward to keep at it, thanks for the video!
I have been thinking about these concepts for quite some time and I'm glad he managed to put them in such a simple a digestable way. Thank you!
Words are just a symbol to get as close as possible to explain the thoughts in our heads and I believe we can achieve a 100% understanding because of shared human experience. We feel the same emotions (I think) and processes in our minds. Without that, words would be useless.
I think you're a genius. The incredible observations and the visual aids you've created helped me a great deal in understanding more about articulating my own opinions and also identifying the depth or superficiality of a discourse. Thank you! I find this video very helpful especially for those who deliver information or speeches. 🥰
I engage a lot of thinking exercise for the past week and I’m thankful that I found this video of my early days.
Also, I’m happy that I recognized one of my values after watching this video.
Thank you so much.