Express Yourself Clearly so You Can Market Better and Make More Sales
Case Study
When I met James, the first thing I noticed besides his bright smile, was how long-winded he spoke
So, it wasn't a surprise when James shared that one of his biggest struggles was being able to sell or communicate progress with his current clients.
It was affecting the way he showed up to his work and his bank account.
By the end of the program, James had a much easier time expressing himself clearly and cohesively.
He had more than doubled his clientele and best of all it didn’t feel like extra work.
Thinking Skills
While you are doing any task, you (without even realizing it!) are using your 28 thinking skills.
When the thinking skills you need to use are strong, doing the task happens easily.
If the thinking skill you need to use is weak, doing the task will be a challenge.
The struggle that James had, came from a weak thinking skill of giving a thoughtful response and comparisons.
Built on Other Thinking Skills
Do you remember how in episode 462, we spoke about some thinking skills are built on top other thinking skills?
In episode 462, we spoke about Vicky and how her thinking skill of considering another person’s perspective was a challenge because of her weak thinking skill of orientation in space.
In James case, he also had one thinking skill that was getting in the way of the other thinking skill.
His thinking skill of giving a thoughtful response was stuck because his thinking skill of comparisons was weak.
Giving a thoughtful response is something that many people with ADHD struggle with.
They jump right away to start talking without fully processing what they’re saying so what they’re saying is not expressed very clearly and cohesively.
More often than not, someone who’s talking long-winded and is having a hard time giving a thoughtful response is because of another thinking skill.
In James case, it was comparisons.
Comparisions
Comparisons is being able to compare at least two items or concepts on the same parameter.
Often, we’ll say something like, I like item A because it’s white and I like item B because it’s 8 inches long.
One is talking about color while the other is talking about size.
This is not comparing are the same level, the same parameter.
It would have been better to compare it and say, A is white, B is blue. A is 6 inches, B is 8 inches
What happens when information is not compared well in our brain, is that we’re missing vital information which makes it challenging for us to understand the situation and make decisions.
The information is blurrier in our brain and drumroll… causes us to talk less clearly and coherently.
By improving comparisons, it made it a lot easier for Robert to express his thoughts in a way his clients would understand easily and quickly.
Improving Comparisions
Here are some exercises we did to get better at comparisons. All these exercises are about comparing on the same parameter, they just move up in complexity.
- Take 2 random items around you and compare them. Best way to do this it to create a chart. On top put the two items and going down the side of the chart put all the parameters you’re going to compare them on: color, size, texture, price, origin, use etc. Then fill out the chart accordingly.
- Once you’ve done your chart with actual item, make another chart, but this time pick items that are not around you. Items that you need to think about. It makes it that bit more challenging when you need to envision it instead of it being right there in front of you.
- Once your second chat is done, if you're up for the real challenge, think about two abstract concepts and compare those. For example, two of your tasks, two of your funnels, two character traits etc.
- Now once you can do it in writing, take the challenge to talking with your family and friends. Whenever you are explaining something or need to make a decision, explain your thought process through the parameters. While you do this it will most definitely take you longer to talk, but it’s also creating new neuro connections in your brain and organizing info a clear, cohesive way.
Once you're super comfortable with talking on a comparison level, you’ll notice, that when you're talking normally or explaining complex ideas, the idea will be clearer in your brain and you’ll be taking more cohesively in a way other people understand better.
Your Challenge
When there is a weakness in giving a thoughtful response, it’s often too due to another thinking skill.
A common thinking skill that can get in the way is comparison.
Your challenge this week it to take the comparisons exercise to challenge spot. How far up the ladder can you go?
- Compare 2 items around you.
- Compare 2 times just by thinking about them.
- Compare 2 abstract concepts.
- Compare items without writing them down
Remember, you’ve got to compare your items on the same parameter, on the same level.
While Robert's struggle with giving a thoughtful response came from comparisons, the reason you may be struggling with giving a thoughtful response may be because of a different thinking skill.
The thinking skill of labeling tends to be another popular thinking skill that gets in the way of giving a thoughtful response. If that’s your case, check out episode 459.
Cheers to Peak Brain Performance!
Hi, I'm ST,
Just like you, I want to be more efficient and effective.
Most entrepreneurs want to grow their business but already got a lot of stress.
At LifePix University we help you rewire your brain to become more efficient and effective while experiencing more inner peace.
Learn more here.
Your Essential Guide
to Cognitive Functions
This guide will give you all you need to start improving your cognitive functions. Learn what all 28 thinking skills are, how they apply to you and what you can do today to begin improving them.
Cognitive Functions Assessment
Thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 parts, called cognitive functions.
Take the FREE assessment to see where each of your cognitive functions are currently at.
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Express Yourself Clearly so You Can Market Better and Make More Sales
Case Study
When I met James, the first thing I noticed besides his bright smile, was how long-winded he spoke
So, it wasn't a surprise when James shared that one of his biggest struggles was being able to sell or communicate progress with his current clients.
It was affecting the way he showed up to his work and his bank account.
By the end of the program, James had a much easier time expressing himself clearly and cohesively.
He had more than doubled his clientele and best of all it didn’t feel like extra work.
Thinking Skills
While you are doing any task, you (without even realizing it!) are using your 28 thinking skills.
When the thinking skills you need to use are strong, doing the task happens easily.
If the thinking skill you need to use is weak, doing the task will be a challenge.
The struggle that James had, came from a weak thinking skill of giving a thoughtful response and comparisons.
Built on Other Thinking Skills
Do you remember how in episode 462, we spoke about some thinking skills are built on top other thinking skills?
In episode 462, we spoke about Vicky and how her thinking skill of considering another person’s perspective was a challenge because of her weak thinking skill of orientation in space.
In James case, he also had one thinking skill that was getting in the way of the other thinking skill.
His thinking skill of giving a thoughtful response was stuck because his thinking skill of comparisons was weak.
Giving a thoughtful response is something that many people with ADHD struggle with.
They jump right away to start talking without fully processing what they’re saying so what they’re saying is not expressed very clearly and cohesively.
More often than not, someone who’s talking long-winded and is having a hard time giving a thoughtful response is because of another thinking skill.
In James case, it was comparisons.
Comparisions
Comparisons is being able to compare at least two items or concepts on the same parameter.
Often, we’ll say something like, I like item A because it’s white and I like item B because it’s 8 inches long.
One is talking about color while the other is talking about size.
This is not comparing are the same level, the same parameter.
It would have been better to compare it and say, A is white, B is blue. A is 6 inches, B is 8 inches
What happens when information is not compared well in our brain, is that we’re missing vital information which makes it challenging for us to understand the situation and make decisions.
The information is blurrier in our brain and drumroll… causes us to talk less clearly and coherently.
By improving comparisons, it made it a lot easier for Robert to express his thoughts in a way his clients would understand easily and quickly.
Improving Comparisions
Here are some exercises we did to get better at comparisons. All these exercises are about comparing on the same parameter, they just move up in complexity.
- Take 2 random items around you and compare them. Best way to do this it to create a chart. On top put the two items and going down the side of the chart put all the parameters you’re going to compare them on: color, size, texture, price, origin, use etc. Then fill out the chart accordingly.
- Once you’ve done your chart with actual item, make another chart, but this time pick items that are not around you. Items that you need to think about. It makes it that bit more challenging when you need to envision it instead of it being right there in front of you.
- Once your second chat is done, if you're up for the real challenge, think about two abstract concepts and compare those. For example, two of your tasks, two of your funnels, two character traits etc.
- Now once you can do it in writing, take the challenge to talking with your family and friends. Whenever you are explaining something or need to make a decision, explain your thought process through the parameters. While you do this it will most definitely take you longer to talk, but it’s also creating new neuro connections in your brain and organizing info a clear, cohesive way.
Once you're super comfortable with talking on a comparison level, you’ll notice, that when you're talking normally or explaining complex ideas, the idea will be clearer in your brain and you’ll be taking more cohesively in a way other people understand better.
Your Challenge
When there is a weakness in giving a thoughtful response, it’s often too due to another thinking skill.
A common thinking skill that can get in the way is comparison.
Your challenge this week it to take the comparisons exercise to challenge spot. How far up the ladder can you go?
- Compare 2 items around you.
- Compare 2 times just by thinking about them.
- Compare 2 abstract concepts.
- Compare items without writing them down
Remember, you’ve got to compare your items on the same parameter, on the same level.
While Robert's struggle with giving a thoughtful response came from comparisons, the reason you may be struggling with giving a thoughtful response may be because of a different thinking skill.
The thinking skill of labeling tends to be another popular thinking skill that gets in the way of giving a thoughtful response. If that’s your case, check out episode 459.
Cheers to Peak Brain Performance!
Hi, I'm ST,
Just like you, I want to be more efficient and effective.
Most entrepreneurs want to grow their business but already got a lot of stress.
At LifePix University we help you rewire your brain to become more efficient and effective while experiencing more inner peace.
Learn more here.
Your Essential Guide
to Cognitive Functions
This guide will give you all you need to start improving your cognitive functions. Learn what all 28 thinking skills are, how they apply to you and what you can do today to begin improving them.
Cognitive Functions Assessment
Thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 parts, called cognitive functions.
Take the FREE assessment to see where each of your cognitive functions are currently at.
We're on for 1M downloads
By the end of 2025
Can you help us reach our goal?
Share this podcast with someone you love!
