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Think Faster, Talk Smarter

Every named technique and speaking structure in Matt Abrahams's book, one card each: the six steps for staying calm and answering well when you are put on the spot, then the structures for small talk, toasts, pitches, Q&A, feedback and apologies. Flashcards and matching only.

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Chapters 1 and 2: Nerves and perfectionism
Steps 1 and 2 of the method: the quick fixes for a racing heart, a dry mouth or a blank mind, and how to stop trying to say the perfect thing.
Flashcards: 18
Pair match: 18
36 total questions
Chapters 3 and 4: Mindset and listening
Steps 3 and 4: the four mindset shifts that turn being put on the spot into an opportunity, and the Pace, Space and Grace way of listening before you answer.
Flashcards: 16
Pair match: 16
32 total questions
Chapters 5 and 6: Structure and focus
Steps 5 and 6: the all-purpose structures that give an off-the-cuff answer a beginning, middle and end, and the four ways to keep it short, clear and relevant.
Flashcards: 18
Pair match: 18
Locked · 36 questions inside
Applications 1 to 3: Small talk, toasts and pitches
The structure and tips the book gives for chatting with strangers, saying a few words at a celebration, and persuading someone on the spot.
Flashcards: 21
Pair match: 21
Locked · 42 questions inside
Applications 4 to 6: Q&A, feedback and apologies
The structures and tips for answering questions you did not see coming, giving feedback in the moment, and apologizing when you get it wrong.
Flashcards: 18
Pair match: 18
Locked · 36 questions inside
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