4.7 240 G.school #150 Never give up hope!

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SETH GODIN The power of a pause

The single-most effective way to invest 90 seconds a day is simple (and difficult).

18 times a day, when you’re about to offer advice, ask a question or blurt out a response, wait five seconds.

That pause shifts the way what you say next will be perceived.

It also opens the door for you to discover what was about to be said, which might be the most important thing you haven’t heard.

Buzzer management is essential for some activities. But 18 times a day, a pause might be exactly what’s needed instead.

PS Yesterday’s post had a link that caused a warning for some folks. I’m sorry. There was a bug in the software I use, and I’m hopeful they fix it soon. The warning was needless, but it still perplexed some folks. My apologies.

June 15, 2025