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NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN
Chapter 5:
Speak Up
You're basically invisible until you speak up.
Nobody really notices you're there until you say
something. And then, suddenly, you're visible. People
acknowledge your presence and start paying attention
to what you're saying.
It's kind of like being in a meeting. You can sit there
silently, and nobody will really notice you. But the
moment you contribute to the conversation, people
start looking at you, listening to what you have to say,
and responding to your comments.
You Are a Genius Until You Open Your Mouth
And then there's the other thing. People tend to
think you're a genius until you open your mouth. They
assume you're intelligent and capable until you start
talking. And then, well, they might realize that you're
not as smart as they thought. Or maybe you'll surprise
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