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What does it mean?
Highlighting the irony of preparing to speak while having nothing ready to say.
In plain terms
I need to say something before I speak.
What can you take from it?
Pause before speaking to find your real point.

Where it applies

  • public speaking
  • meetings
  • casual conversation

Putting it to work

  • take a breath before speaking
  • organize thoughts first
  • avoid empty openings

Questions to consider

  • How often do you speak without thinking?
  • What do you say to buy time?

Another view

Sometimes a preamble is useful to set context.

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