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What does it mean?
Economic theories often feel relevant to the speaker but fail to resonate with others.
In plain terms
Talking about economics can feel important to you but boring to others.
What can you take from it?
Assume your passion is not universal.

Where it applies

  • policy discussion
  • public speaking
  • explaining ideas

Putting it to work

  • check audience interest
  • relate to their pain
  • simplify concepts

Questions to consider

  • When did you realize your passion was not shared?
  • How do you make your ideas relevant to others?

Another view

Some topics matter deeply to everyone regardless of how they are presented.

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