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Hey Leo, I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of eloquence lately, and I’ve got an idea for a video that could really help people on the forum. A lot of people struggle with communication, but they don’t realize how much eloquence can affect their success in life. Whether it’s in relationships, work, or even just personal growth, how you speak can change everything. Here’s what I think could make a great video: Why Eloquence is Key to Influence – How speaking well is tied to your ability to inspire, persuade, and connect with others. The Art of Speaking with Clarity. Sometimes we get too caught up in words, and forget that simplicity can be the most powerful way to communicate. The Deep Psychology of Eloquence. Like, what makes someone’s speech "captivating" or “convincing”? I think diving into the underlying psychology would be super interesting. How to Build Eloquence – Maybe you could touch on the mindset shifts that need to happen to speak with more confidence and power, beyond just practicing vocabulary or delivery. Common Pitfalls People Make – Lots of people think they’re “eloquent” just because they can talk a lot, but maybe you can break down the mistakes they make that actually hurt their communication. I think this could really help people understand that eloquence isn’t just about fancy words, it’s about being in touch with what you’re saying and having the presence to make people listen. Also, would be cool if you could give some practical tips for improving speech, maybe like how to think on your feet in conversations. Anyway, I know you’re all about deepening people’s understanding of reality, and I think eloquence is a topic that ties into that. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this idea! Thanks!

@Leo Gura I haven’t seen any of these supporting each other fully. I mean, Yemen, Palestine, and Syria have been bombed since a long time and I think If there was a unified agreement like this one at least yemen would have been safe.

Tehran, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Hezbollah, Hamas & others will operate under joint command. thoughts?

This point doesn’t get talked about enough. One key player supporting and even driving Israels rampage is the US. We all know that there is a bias against everything Islam in the west, particularly after 911, and the US is still acting from that bias by supporting a nation that’s shaking up the whole Arab world. That’s like these best case scenario for them.

You’re welcome @Something Funny

@Something Funny Don’t be hard on yourself. Learning how to prioritize is really tough. You have to learn how to sacrifice. Sacrifice is scary and you may not have thought that it’s something you would have to do one day. Give yourself some grace. You are learning the game, it’ll be fun once you get a hang of it.

Imagine you were in a video game, where you had like 10 things you could upgrade. But you had limited coins. You’d want to upgrade everything all at once, but that would make the game too easy and not worth playing anymore. So you quickly start paying attention and learning which thing to upgrade according to your style of play and the specific requirements of the part of the game you’re in at that time. You learn to prioritise.

@jacknine119 I don't want to jump the gun and make assumptions, but this could be because you are used to numbing yourself instead of feeling your emotions deeply.

@Davino The concept of discipline often receives a lot of attention, particularly because many of us in the developed world may lack a solid foundation in this area and therefore need to prioritize it (Undeveloped stage blue). However, it's important not to overlook the significance of motivation. Getting the right balance between discipline and motivation is crucial for achieving success.

@Ero I understand your point. @UnbornTao Wouldn't that just be an instance of introjected motivation, like in the Self-determination theory @Carl-Richard shared?

@Ramanujan Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out.

@Ero Can you explain that a little?

@UnbornTao Wouldn't that make your intention the motivation? If I intend to close my fist, that intention acts as the motivation for me to close my fist, doesn't it?

There is a reason behind why "you just have to," and that is your motivation. There is a narrative you've concocted on why you have to do that thing; this might not produce a natural drive that propels you into action, but you only get up and do the thing based on that narrative. The reframing as a life purpose didn't really work for me. I have a much stronger drive to do something if I align what I am doing with Learning and excellence, two of my highest values. Congratulations on your success! And I have been studying these two for a while now. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

@Nemra Where do you live?