How to Articulate Your Thoughts Clearly: A Three-Step Sequence

Key Points

• Clear communication is linked to clear thoughts.
• A three-step sequence is introduced to help organize thoughts and communicate them clearly: Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
• Regular practice of this sequence will improve clarity in communication.

Step 1: Reading

• Importance of Reading: Enriches vocabulary, sentence structure, and exposes new ideas.
• Types of Books Recommended:
  • Non-fiction
  • Biographies
  • Classical literature
  • Historical event books
  • Business books
  • Literary fiction
• Reading Routine: Read 5-10 pages daily. Suggested to integrate it into daily routines such as over breakfast.
• Book Recommendation: Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy. Praised for its rich vocabulary and classical English style.
• Benefits: Leverage structured thought, vocabulary, and ideas from books to enhance personal thinking and communication.

Step 2: Writing

• Purpose of Writing: Helps organize thoughts, making them clear and structured.
• Writing Routine: Write one page daily. Can follow the reading practice.
• Types of Writing: Journaling or formal writing.
• Writing Material: Plain notebook without lines to encourage free thinking.
• Content Ideas: Reflect on past experiences, future goals, challenges, achievements, and important conversations.
• Benefits: Organizes and clarifies thoughts, making communication clearer and more structured.

Step 3: Speaking

• Objective: Move organized thoughts from mind and paper to verbal communication.
• Observation: People who articulate well have often been trained through formal or informal settings like family debates and rich conversations.
• Activity for Practice:
  • Choose a comfortable speaking partner.
  • Speak impromptu for 5 minutes on a chosen topic.
  • Use the topic from your writing exercise for continuity.
  • Follow the organized structure developed during writing.
• Improvement Timeline: Takes about two weeks of practice to see noticeable improvements.

Additional Tips

• Monitoring Progress: Look for signs of improved clarity and reactions from others.
• Feedback: Engage with peers for feedback on communication improvements.

Conclusion

• The three-step sequence (Reading, Writing, Speaking) is designed to improve articulation and clear communication.
• Regular practice and persistence are key to seeing results.
• Engage with the process and welcome feedback for continuous improvement.
• For more tips on being articulate, refer to an additional video with nine tips on the user’s channel.
• Encourage feedback in the comments to understand the efficacy of the process.