My mother wrote in my baby book, “De De” as my first uttered words. For those of you who are parents, hearing your child’s first word is a momentous occasion. By the time we’re adults, 20,000 to 30,000 words fill our vocabulary cadre. “Words make worlds,” writes Krista Tippett in Becoming Wise. Words heal, hurt, illuminate and affirm. Words describe, …
What’s The Rule On Memorization?
This morning I walk from the living room to the kitchen to tell my husband something. In less than 10 seconds I forgot what I want to say. I had to go back in the living room to retrieve it. Two weeks ago, I did a 25 minute speech and remembered everything I planned to say and more! Memory is …
3 Ways To Avoid A – Q&A Disaster
It’s the 7th question from the audience, and as you look out over the sea of onlookers, you notice even more hands are raised. You are bubbling over with inspiration from the speaker’s message and now she’s offering a “Question and Answer” session. You’ve loved the answers so far, but you’re also excited to move on with the new knowledge …