"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.
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”?
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.
@@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.
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 §
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.
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.
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 ❤
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pausing at 9:41 min to mention that it’s not just younger people (or even “especially” younger people, in my experience) - age does not automatically make you less likely to parrot talking points and stay consistently out of touch with your own real values. It only makes you feel more justified in expressing those “opinions” because a lot of older adults believe they are wise simply because they are older. 🙃
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
This is one of the most useful videos I believe I have ever watched on UA-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.
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!
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
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
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 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.
“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
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 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 😊
13:18 BINGO.... We have a generation who simply talk or repeat something because they "believe" it'll lead to whatever it is they're after, even if they don't understand or believe it themselves.... And yet NONE of those posting it have actually lived a life where they can actuate these phrases or situations, because they haven't lived them whatsoever. They're simply hopeful that by repeating that thing, whatever it may be, will lead to them getting something in return. It's frankly quite sad and pathetic, this generation of individuals who have zero ability to think critically, instead speaking in a repetitive and didactic manner. Thank you for your videos, they're well-thought-out, presented, & generally a nice refreshing experience in comparison to what is out there today.
Remember "The Secret" and how it became mantra for millions of people? What generation was in their 20-30s when that came out? There's many examples like that for every generation.
You make it sound like a new disease of the gen Z. It’s not. People of every generation, in their younger years, went through a phase of vacuous yapping. It is almost as if that is a normal part of learning communication and self expression. Thank God I didn’t have a lot of social media presence when I was younger and didn’t know better.
At the first a thought this videos was a waste of time. i wouldn't see the practical part. until the output creation. Now this video is gold for everyone of us.
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.
This suddenly reminds of some UA-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.
excellent video🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥I'm 23 & realized a few days ago I have lost the art of speaking my thoughts clearly & precisely.. a lot of us have. Im glad I came across this video because this is exactly how I feel! Thank You.
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 🇦🇷 😊
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
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 :)
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.
These videos are great. The idea of enhancing your eloquence is pretty useful; I feel as if we should've engaged in some sort of 'speech training' at school. I've always been able to write to a fairly acceptable standard but find myself lost for words on a frequent basis and usually punctuate my speech with filler while watching my train of thought buckle in place of self-consciousness. I think you covered it in an earlier video but I've found that listening to talented speakers such as Sam Harris, Jordan Peterson, and notably Christopher Hitchens has improved my articulation to a noticeable degree.
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!
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 UA-cam. Thanks!
Really good video, I started taking notes on it from the begining, this kind of helps me understand and analyze what you were saying. What i also found out is that all this output we do, in journaling, conversation, or other methods, should then be reviewed in a way of both, questioning our beliefs, and if right, assuring them deeper into our thoughts and our personality.
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.
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.
It's tempting to feel enamored by the synchronicity of UA-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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
3 min into this video and i instantly gave a thumb up to this video. This guy really knows what he is doing. The best ever vide about how to articulate effectively and it charges nothing. This is charity😭
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 ♥️
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
Thanks for filling the gaps. I figured out some of those steps in my short times of living and struggling. It's true that you have to output more, when I goes into a talk show, a seminar, or a lecture, you really need to take notes, but not straight away, you need have your own wording. Those things help me figure out my own original thoughts, and reading also help to boarden your knowledge, people already experiencing live and kind enough to write down for us to read with going the struggle like them. About value, I won't say religions are bad, but if you read carefully, listen carefully, ask the right questions, and take the important points, they tend to have the same value, do good things, be responsible, don't do bad stuff, be honest, etc. My point is, there are people out there, in the past that already told us about do and don't in life, just listen first, thing about it for a seconds.
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.
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
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.
This is why I love reddit and comment on UA-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.
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 really appreciate the extend of your talking segments without any editing cut. That must have taken great effort and preparation. Keep up the good work (:
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.
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.
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.
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
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 👌
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”?
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
“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 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
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 §
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.
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.
You mean to tell me that what I felt stupid for this whole time, was a normal process for everyone? Wow. That made me tear up. Thank you for this.
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
Thanks bro. This is well articulated.
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.
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'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.
This is one video you have to watch the 2nd, 3rd or even the 4th time to understand and digest all nuggets buried within.
Great job Joseph!
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.
I must confess that there a lot to digest here, I need to rewatch this video with a note.
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.
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.
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
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.
I have been watching this videos over and over taking notes and thinking about it. The whole video is a treasure
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.
Pausing at 9:41 min to mention that it’s not just younger people (or even “especially” younger people, in my experience) - age does not automatically make you less likely to parrot talking points and stay consistently out of touch with your own real values. It only makes you feel more justified in expressing those “opinions” because a lot of older adults believe they are wise simply because they are older. 🙃
🤯 My flappy meat articulation can’t even begin to express how amazing this video is. 👏
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
SO NICE to see you back, Joseph! Your videos are so valuable, empowering, and honest! Focused on following your steps, bro! Stay kind!
This is one of the most useful videos I believe I have ever watched on UA-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.
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!
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
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
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.
Thank you, sir! One of the best videos I've seen in a while.
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.
This is the first UA-cam video I have ever found that I think is for ME
“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
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 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 😊
13:18 BINGO.... We have a generation who simply talk or repeat something because they "believe" it'll lead to whatever it is they're after, even if they don't understand or believe it themselves.... And yet NONE of those posting it have actually lived a life where they can actuate these phrases or situations, because they haven't lived them whatsoever. They're simply hopeful that by repeating that thing, whatever it may be, will lead to them getting something in return. It's frankly quite sad and pathetic, this generation of individuals who have zero ability to think critically, instead speaking in a repetitive and didactic manner. Thank you for your videos, they're well-thought-out, presented, & generally a nice refreshing experience in comparison to what is out there today.
Remember "The Secret" and how it became mantra for millions of people? What generation was in their 20-30s when that came out? There's many examples like that for every generation.
You make it sound like a new disease of the gen Z. It’s not. People of every generation, in their younger years, went through a phase of vacuous yapping. It is almost as if that is a normal part of learning communication and self expression. Thank God I didn’t have a lot of social media presence when I was younger and didn’t know better.
Its so good to know that everybody is understanding when you're talking to an audience
At the first a thought this videos was a waste of time. i wouldn't see the practical part. until the output creation. Now this video is gold for everyone of us.
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.
This suddenly reminds of some UA-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.
excellent video🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥I'm 23 & realized a few days ago I have lost the art of speaking my thoughts clearly & precisely.. a lot of us have. Im glad I came across this video because this is exactly how I feel! Thank You.
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 🇦🇷 😊
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
Genuinely one the most educational and enriching videos I've watched this year.
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 :)
Joseph never disappoints. He always makes me want to work hard. Thank you
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.
So glad you posted another video! Your videos have changed my life. Keep doing this noble work, don't give up.
What a beautiful delivery, man. Endlessly refreshing. Thank you.
These videos are great. The idea of enhancing your eloquence is pretty useful; I feel as if we should've engaged in some sort of 'speech training' at school. I've always been able to write to a fairly acceptable standard but find myself lost for words on a frequent basis and usually punctuate my speech with filler while watching my train of thought buckle in place of self-consciousness. I think you covered it in an earlier video but I've found that listening to talented speakers such as Sam Harris, Jordan Peterson, and notably Christopher Hitchens has improved my articulation to a noticeable degree.
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!
I've never heard anyone talk about this or explain this so brilliantly. I needed this, thank you so much!
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 UA-cam. Thanks!
Really good video, I started taking notes on it from the begining, this kind of helps me understand and analyze what you were saying. What i also found out is that all this output we do, in journaling, conversation, or other methods, should then be reviewed in a way of both, questioning our beliefs, and if right, assuring them deeper into our thoughts and our personality.
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.
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.
This video is incredible. So simple, so clear, so fluent.
It's tempting to feel enamored by the synchronicity of UA-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!
This vid is filled with gems - an idiot admires complexity, a genius admires simplicity - is one of my favs
This is genuinely one of the best videos I've ever watched. An absolute 10/10 in every way imaginable.
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.
This video is an absolute TREASURE! I've saved this in a playlist to watch at least twice a week!
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.
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.
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 a podcast & I am always struggling with aligning my speech with my thoughts. Thank you for an amazing video! This is of tremendous help to me!
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 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.
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!
3 min into this video and i instantly gave a thumb up to this video. This guy really knows what he is doing. The best ever vide about how to articulate effectively and it charges nothing. This is charity😭
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.
The best thing about this video is that you do exactly what you are trying to teaching us. Your speaking skills are amazing.
The fact that this is FREE content. I feel lucky!
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!
waoo, This video shows me a lot of what I need to incorporate into my speech. Thank you.
Nothing saying anything because I can’t say it well is my existence, video needs multiple views. Awesome stuff.
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
Not even three minutes in and this video already blew my mind.
Thanks for filling the gaps. I figured out some of those steps in my short times of living and struggling. It's true that you have to output more, when I goes into a talk show, a seminar, or a lecture, you really need to take notes, but not straight away, you need have your own wording. Those things help me figure out my own original thoughts, and reading also help to boarden your knowledge, people already experiencing live and kind enough to write down for us to read with going the struggle like them.
About value, I won't say religions are bad, but if you read carefully, listen carefully, ask the right questions, and take the important points, they tend to have the same value, do good things, be responsible, don't do bad stuff, be honest, etc. My point is, there are people out there, in the past that already told us about do and don't in life, just listen first, thing about it for a seconds.
Joseph, what a wonderful work you are doing, clear, direct, honest. I found it of great value. Greetings from 🇨🇴.
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.
"Hope that helps" GOODBYE. I love this video! I also think the phrase "clarity = currency" has changed the trajectory of my life. Thank you!
I love listening to you, you’re one of the few people I know that I cherish listening to. It can never be a waste of my time
I love brain mapping! Connecting thoughts like strands of pearls and synthesizing more ideas
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 was just thinking "I wish I could better articulate my opinions" and this video popped up. Thanks!
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.
I’ve been searching for content like this and then you appeared twice on my feed. You’re the only UA-camr I have ever subscribed to on the first view.
This is why I love reddit and comment on UA-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.
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 really appreciate the extend of your talking segments without any editing cut. That must have taken great effort and preparation. Keep up the good work (:
This is the result of working through thoughts beforehand, and knowing everything well!
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.
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.
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.