Give me 14 minutes and I'll help you think & speak faster

Summary

Vinh Giang shares six ways to think and speak faster while staying clear and engaging.

Speak Faster

• Practice tongue twisters: Find a range of tongue twisters and read one five times, increasing your speed each time. This builds articulation and coordination between your lips and tongue.
• Measure your speaking rate: Read a 300-word story for one minute and count the words to establish a baseline. Gradually aim to add about 10 words per minute, while noticing what limits your progress.
• Improve breath control: After a deep breath, sustain an “S” sound, then try counting steadily on one breath. Aim to release air evenly and support each word, rather than pushing out too much air or letting your voice fade and strain.

Think Faster

• Understand your subject deeply: Build real knowledge instead of relying on memory retrieval. For example, read several books and study the details of your field.
• Use the “3-2-1” answer framework: When asked a complex question, organize your response around three steps, two types, or one key thing. Start with one useful point rather than overwhelming someone with everything you know.
• Manage stress and anxiety: Prepare for stressful situations and use breathing techniques to settle yourself. Giang recommends diaphragmatic (“belly”) breathing and box breathing: exhale, inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for four, and hold for four. Repeat for three to five cycles.

Presenters and Sources

• Presenter: Vinh Giang
• Resources and sources mentioned: Google or ChatGPT for finding tongue twisters; YouTube for diaphragmatic-breathing instruction; Navy SEALs, credited in the video with developing box breathing.