Tip 82 Lose the FAT

TOO MANY FACTS IS NOT A SPEECH!

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We know a lot of stuff.?

Sometimes --if we're nervous we think we have to dazzle people with how much we know!?

Give 'em the old razzle-dazzle?

WRONG!

It's like eating the Whole Chocolate Cake --TOO MUCH!

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Stories need Facts and Facts need Stories to give them context.

Choose facts & stories by remembering your GOAL for speaking (Tip 78)?

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Telling a story just to look clever or stuffing your talk with lot of facts

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RESIST THE URGE TO REPORT

Choose to SPEAK!

#smartestguyintheroomsyndrom? = The smartest guy in the room is automatically the dumbest guy in the room.

Choose A Fact and Illustrate with Meaning

Choose ONE or TWO interesting or surprising facts you want to explore in the time you have.

Maybe there's one myth you can bust in 5 minutes?

or a couple of pieces of data when fit together like a jigsaw reveal a bigger picture. Or better yet create a contrasting picture.

Leave the audience satisfied not saturated.

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