

This Is Important - Message 12651
Sep 24, 2025
The host shares an exciting attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest game of catch. He emphasizes the importance of being specific in communication, encouraging listeners to pay attention to details. A key teaching involves signaling significance verbally by stating, 'this is important,' to clarify priorities. Practical examples illustrate how to use this phrase effectively. Finally, feedback is invited from listeners regarding the message's importance, along with a fun assignment to check out the record attempt video.
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World Record Game Of Catch
- Dr. Robert Gilbert participated in an attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the largest game of catch on Sunday.
- He directs listeners to watch the video on YouTube to see whether they set the record.
Make Communication Specific
- Be specific when communicating: ask "What do you specifically mean by that?" to avoid ambiguity.
- Make specific requests and choices rather than leaving outcomes to chance.
Declare Importance Explicitly
- Saying "this is important" signals importance that listeners might not share or infer.
- Dr. Robert Gilbert learned from Dr. Wayne Bond that explicit markers change how people prioritize information.