How to Stop Rambling in Conversations and Interviews

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Did you know that people lose interest in your conversation if you talk longer than 40 seconds uninterrupted?

To make matters worse, our bodies release dopamine when we talk about ourselves. The more we talk — and hear ourselves talk — the better we feel, so the more we talk.

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In this podcast episode, I share some advice and tips for overcoming a:

  1. Lack of focus
  2. Lack of preparation
  3. Lack of practice
  4. Lack of conversational skills