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Not Investment Advice

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The Power of Pausing in Conversations

This chapter explores the concept of pausing in conversation and its effects on perception. It discusses examples like Elon Musk's intentional 21-second pause during an interview and the use of silence in journalism. The chapter also touches on the discomfort of hearing one's own voice on a podcast and the impact of character limits on Twitter in improving writing skills.

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