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What does it mean?
People think about life events similarly to how they discuss them.
In plain terms
Talk reflects our actual thoughts about life events.
What can you take from it?
Listen to conversations to understand real thoughts.

Where it applies

  • casual talk
  • interviews
  • self reflection

Putting it to work

  • analyze speech patterns
  • observe daily talk

Questions to consider

  • Do we think what we say?

Another view

People may say things they do not truly believe.

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