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If you want people to remember what you have to say, make your point, and get off the stage.
by scott_s 14y ago
If you want people to remember what you have to say, make your point, and get off the stage.
- larrys 14y agoSimilarly I've long noticed a connection between brevity and stature. In speech, writing and behavior. With sales by the way it's always important to get your ass out of dodge after getting agreement from the customer, lest they change their mind.
- rscale 14y ago"Always leave them wanting more" isn't just advice for show business.
- CUR10US 14y agoGetting out of dodge. Maybe this is why he was brief: His point is a potentially unpopular one. It is just a very interesting topic. One that few who are successful would dare to explore in depth. It would be interesting to hear how his brief remarks were received. Did people like what he had to say?
- sp332 14y agoTalks in most TED categories are ranked better when they're longer. http://www.ted.com/talks/lies_damned_lies_and_statistics_about_tedtalks.html http://www.ted.com/talks/lies_damned_lies_and_statistics_abo...
- scott_s 14y ago"Better" implies enjoyment, among other things. It does not mean the message stays with the viewers.