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#548: How to Start and Sustain Conversations

The Art of Manliness

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Overcoming Communication Challenges in Different Situations

People can feel comfortable speaking in one situation and uncomfortable in another, based on what's expected of them and their roles. The key to mastering communication skills is to identify what they're doing confidently in one situation and apply that with some adjustments to situations where they are less confident. Focusing too much on oneself and worrying about what others will think can hinder effective communication. It's important to practice basic communication skills in low-risk situations to improve, similar to how athletes practice to support their natural ability. Communication skills, like other natural abilities, require learning and practice to support them.

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