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What does it mean?
The speaker struggles significantly to articulate their thoughts clearly.
In plain terms
It is very hard for me to say what I mean.
What can you take from it?
Recognize that expression can be harder than thought.

Where it applies

  • writing
  • public speaking
  • philosophical work

Putting it to work

  • practice expression
  • expect difficulty

Questions to consider

  • Why is expression difficult?
  • When have you struggled to explain an idea?

Another view

Sometimes the difficulty lies in the thoughts themselves.

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