Round 2, Day 4Wednesday, February 18, 2026 How often do you get into a conversation and realize halfway through that the person you’re talking to has no idea what you’re telling them? If you’ve been following this blog, you might remember an earlier post called “The Curse of Knowledge.” It’s a concept from Chip and … Continue reading Day 44: Say It So They Hear It
Category: AI & Communication
The Art of Asking (for Feedback): What Amanda Palmer’s TED Talk Teaches Us About Preparation
Day 30 of the 7-40 ChallengeFriday, January 30, 2026 "Put in the time. Your ideas are worth the effort." That's Carmine Gallo in Talk Like TED, talking about the preparation that goes into great speeches. I'm on Day 30 of the 7-40 Challenge, reading Gallo's book, and learning that what separates good ideas from great ones … Continue reading The Art of Asking (for Feedback): What Amanda Palmer’s TED Talk Teaches Us About Preparation
Today I Learned It Has a Name: Day 29 and the Power of Pathos
Day 29 of the 7-40 ChallengeThursday, January 29, 2026 I'm reading Carmine Gallo's Talk Like TED, and today I learned something that made me laugh. Aristotle called it "pathos." I've been calling it "finding the hook." Same thing. What Pathos Actually Means Pathos is the emotional appeal in a presentation. It's the moment when the audience … Continue reading Today I Learned It Has a Name: Day 29 and the Power of Pathos
The Rules That Make Excellence Possible: Day 27
Day 27 of the 7-40 ChallengeTuesday, January 27, 2026 I'm reading Carmine Gallo's book Talk Like TED right now, and in Chapter 1, he asks a question that stopped me on my walk this morning: "What makes your heart sing?" The answer came immediately: Being a husband to to my bride. Being a father to my son. … Continue reading The Rules That Make Excellence Possible: Day 27
The Joy of Words: Sounding Smart versus Being Smart
You ever find yourself geeking out over something most people overlook? Yeah, I’m one of those guys. The kind who flips through a dictionary for fun, marveling at the sheer arsenal of words we have to express ourselves. It’s wild to think about, isn’t it? We’ve got this vast, vibrant toolbox of language at our … Continue reading The Joy of Words: Sounding Smart versus Being Smart
