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What does it mean?
Excitement shifts to fear, causing silence and caution about revealing too much.
In plain terms
When feeling too excited, you might get scared and stop talking.
What can you take from it?
Manage fear to keep communicating during intense moments.

Where it applies

  • before a big event
  • sharing news

Putting it to work

  • take a breath
  • speak slowly

Questions to consider

  • What makes you go silent?
  • How do you handle excitement?

Another view

Avoiding expression can lead to misunderstanding.

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