This Is How You Become More Articulate 

I wish that was told to me when I was a young man.

@@anthonyward8133 It's never too late. Don't get stuck on the idea of it only being helpful for the young. Having skills like these is always helpful regardless of your age.

@@milkcreamsweetsweetpig1352 thanks milk & cream.i needed that

Thanks for this Chris!! I recently started writing and I feel my thoughts are much more organized as opposed to when I speak. I hope it translates verbally soon.

@@crystalj3617 It will take time, but I promise it will. :) A little hint too: Don't be afraid to write the thing you don't know. Admitting things you don't know in writing, whether you seek the answer for it or not later, will help ground your perspective of that which you don't know. Its a hard thing for humans to admit, but if you can at least admit it for yourself, you will also notice how that changes your thinking too.

Thanks for this.

Great points and great to see you form these for others as well. To these I would also add, 7. Read not just contemporary books but also those that are considered classics. The English (and I assume English to be the target here for articulation), in those classics, don't shy away from rigidness and flavor, and it did help me speak in similar manner as well. 8. Write, write and write. With pen, on paper. Old school. It helps in organizing our thoughts and our speech centres also benefits from this.

Great points. But from the hood and saying plz got me 😂

Great points, Chris. I also hear many many people these days who mangle past participles (I know one who continually says "should have did" instead of should have done.) In addition, I also hear a lot of mixed up subjective and objective pronouns (so hard to understand). If you're not sure about, "Me and my friends went to the mall," then cross out the "and my friends" and you get "me went to the mall." That'll tell you right away that "me" is the wrong subjective pronoun. Should be, "My friends and I went to the mall." It's the same with objective pronouns. Instead of "Would you like to go for ice cream with Jimmy and I?" Try, "Would you like to go for ice cream with I?" It makes it easier to say, "Would you like to go for ice cream with Jimmy and me?" Once you get these pronouns down pat, you'll hear people mangling them all over the place, sadly. Keep up the learning journey, it'll keep you young! 😄

I often axe myself how I might could improve but I'm finna figure it out doe.

Wow this comment was well articulated

​@swaj6 This morning I woke up, Today, in this morning, in the morning I woke up this morning, I woke up and remember that every morning that I wake up, I woke up that fucken day just remember that!

doesn't need quantity.

Agreed, the way his fingers were moving was perfect.

Articulately said. Articulate…

That was indeed a great teacher. The whole point of communication is to relay your message to the other. If you can't do that, well then, it went nowhere.

Wow that hits home! I have been thinking more and more about that lately. It seems the more someone doesn’t know about something the more they add words that THEY don’t fully comprehend but use anyway to convey their intelligence and understanding of the subject matter… but all it does is confuse the listener who doesn’t understand AND the one who does. In the end everyone is less clear on the matter. But the biggest takeaway is, no one is going to look to you again as a the person to ask for clarification from, it puts you on the outside. It’s better to be a listener who learns than to speak fodder and rhetoric leaving EVERYONE dumber for having listened to you.

You guys really need to read the bible. All JP’s wisdom he teaches is literally from the bible. It’s a massive mistake to dismiss it because of cultural brainwashing it’s just fairy tales and myths . There is extremely , amazing practical wisdom and intelligence in those books

​@@barrywhite36thank you

Yep. Know your audience.

Amen. We worship the Spirit of Truth.

Fuck yeah!

Orienting yourself toward the greatest possible good... Truth has no greater peer

@@dalelerette206 Did you know that the Bible refers to the Holy Spirit as the "Spirit of Truth"? Also, you might think this is very interesting if you have never read it. The following is the opening passage of the gospel account of John: "1 In the beginning was the Word (logos), and the Word (logos) was with God, and the Word (logos) was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not even one thing came into being that has come into being. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of mankind. 5 And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not grasp it." I believe that those opening verses are beholding the eternal reality of Jesus as Divine Logos. Another very relevant verse to meditate on is John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."

@@JoshCroft-od3me Thank you so much. Yes, I read that passage to my first son Blake while he was still in my wife's womb, 7 month's pregnant. Jesus is True God & True man. The confusion this Earth is going through seems to be an open assault against the Holy Trinity. Be blessed my friend.

Truth.

Absolutely agree!!!!!

It really does? I love to get improved as a hood boy that is determined to be successful in life.

Wont last long. AI has entered the room.

@@chrisklugh :D

@xtrmst_01 The more you learn of modern foolishness, and the more wisdom from those wise few you gain.

@xtrmst_01 ?

@xtrmst_01 Being an Incel means you dislike people (mostly women.) I very much care for the people around me. I dunno man, I don't feel any hate for the victims of our cruel, cruel world.

Vague and useless

What about vague and cunning? 😶

I wanna be like trump

The reason an articulate person is held in high esteem is because the person listening gains the grace in what is conveyed. (It's easy to consume. The effect is like a healing-balm because the words conveyed have meaning, or it's useful, and it is easily understood, and so it has a calming effect as a result, which is appreciated). Therefore, we should aim to be one of those people, since we all talk much, so we should strive to do it well, because it encourages the other person to mirror it in response. Ultimately, if we accomplish good communication and also treat each other well, it is pleasurable to be around that person, as well as interesting (i.e. it's rewarding).

​@crystaljumi that is an interesting thought

Listen to dr Gabor Maté as well …. Both are great

You should read the book of Ecclesiastes. Jordan Peterson can offer some good counsel, but something that I believe can be learned from the book of Ecclesiastes is the value and place of wisdom, and what true wisdom really is, from the wisest man there was until Christ came (who is greater than Solomon). But even though I Ecclesiastes rightly stresses the value of wisdom, it also stresses the futility of it - that is, without God. The same fate happens to both the wise and the foolish. All will die and face the Creator. Wisdom is better than folly. But they’re both futile without consideration for eternity. Jordan Peterson, again, does have some very real value to hearing him. But the very beginning of wisdom, according to the very Scriptures of God, is the fear of the LORD. Jordan Peterson does not have faith in Jesus Christ, to my knowledge, and the wisdom he offers isn’t true wisdom. The wise and the fool both perish. So if you haven’t, please repent of your sins and believe in Jesus Christ today, because whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame!

Be happy instead that you discovered him my man! Look on the bright site of life

You weren't Ready Then. Your Timing is PERFECT❤

Did you read any books?

What do u journal about if you don’t mind sharing

omg same!

Remember to read too. Read great writers.

Did that for a couple of months every single day and didn't feel any improvement

@@Siuuuuuuuuuu7769try it for a year doing something for a couple months and expecting results is lazy

You know what’s good in what you said? YOU APPLIED yourself to change and find solutions to a problem you had and you executed on it. I applaud you. This kind of mindset will take you very far in life. I can sense someone that has greatness in them just by how they take responsibility for their life and purpose. Bravo!

Well done. I can tell from reading your text that you have achieved the goal you sought as each sentence has structured reasoning and logically progresses the story. What you will find over time is that the ability to express is just a part of the problem. The goal next, if I may suggest, is to expand your knowledge base with foundations that your mind can consider axiomatic. To do this I suggest a few books to get you on your way. The Self Gene by Dawkins. This will give you a grounding on why life on earth is the way it is, in particular the way men and women differ, the goals each sex has as objectives and the underpinning reasons. Add some philosophy (you are here so thats a good start). This together should give you the basics of human organization and relationships. I then suggest something odd, "A short history of nearly everything" by Bryson. Understand "why we know what we know" from that book a the he methods we used to understand the basis of science. I also suggest you consider a basic investigation of a book on programming called "Design Patterns". Don't buy it, just read overviews. This book will give you a map on "how humans solve problems". It's meant to be a book on programming, but it's very generic, and once you see the patterns, you can see the organisation that can rise from chaotic environments in chaos. I would suggest that once you have axims in your mind you harden it up to 'outside ideas' increase skepticism and withhold judgement on most things. The best approach to this is a system of rationality where you never entirely discount possibilities, just think in vague probabilities and always assume that you can be wrong, and often will be. Over time, experience and ability to recognise human patterns and patterns of behavior will make you a good predictor of future outcomes or events. I would say at that point you are dangerously intellectual as you are entirely independent of external thought, guided by your own philosophy, able to solve problems on your own with accuracy, but while maintaining backup plans as you assume some level of inaccuracy. I would also suggest you get in a gym and get strong Ryan Humiston\Jim Wendler are good sources of programs. Lastly, being mentally dangerous is not enough. You have to be physically capable or else you are crippled and will have to compromise to cover for the weakness. Vigorously pursue anything you fear. I have done everything I suggest above. Best of luck.

I love this. Thanks for sharing!

@@nathanielacton3768 Thank you.

That’s really interesting. English is my second language as well, can you share some of the resources you used?

I agree, he’s always good for laugh.

The extreme of both in- and articulate is equally despicable.

….because he’s articulate .

so true... He is the first person in my youtube rabbit hole life where I have saved multiple videos from like 5+years ago and STILL watch them to this day because of his message or 'articulation' in this case lol

I heard he was a psychiatrist.

I feel it, at times I feel so eloquent and my words are flowing, tapped in to this stream, then other times when I’m thinking too much I’m stammering over my words and doubting them as i speak

Former? Why?

Why arnt you preaching anymore ?

hi there, you used to be a preacher and you retired?

Got a better job maybe

Bravo! Looking forward to future progress updates. I'm on a similar journey.

Is there anything more engaging than your honesty and genuineness here? Thank you!

You will be heard, and not silenced!

That's encouraging.

I hear you. I think it would be useful to you to try not to sound articulate but instead just focus on speaking your points properly. Regardless, don't let your anxiety discourage you brah!

:)

Thank you very much. 14:00 is GOLD

​@@larrystreehouse1124 So many men divorced by that one. 😂

“If you’re guided by the spirit of honest inquiry and every word you say is reflective of what you believe to be the truth then the pathway that you walk on is a golden pathway to success.”

ahahhaahha@@kennedyliberty1304

I agree, and think it can be a great way to practice. Wish you the best.

Exactly this!!!!! You wanna know why? Because most people are only listening to respond, not to understand. It's a huge pet peeve of mine. Since when have we lost the ability to listen? No one wants to listen intentionally anymore.

This is due to the lack of respect towards the speaker

I believe social media has contributed to this issue. Before cell phones, we had to sit and listen to one another. No distraction either. Now we are used to spending time scrolling through many sources of fast information each day(and night.)

Agreed

I agree with this. It’s very empowering. Well said!

Well said❤

Absolutely agree with you… In our modern world it’s more important to learn how to be quiet then to be articulate…. Less problem on your hands 🤫😐

Never ever did i read such nonsense

@@Cursein Thank you for your contribution. I've taken your ideas into consideration.

thank you!!

man, i need examples of great writers. the only one i know of is Dr.Seuss

yo @manma83, you´re the man

thanks

@@margarinic Be careful with the "great writers". Depending on your intellectual level, less might be more. As a young guy I read all kinds of crap and liked it. Took me years to even realize how bad some of it was, verbally, structurally, content-wise. My best advice: read for fun. If you don't like a book, even if it is by an acclaimed author, put it down. Don't spoil the experience of reading by forcing yourself to slog through books you don't enjoy. Read what supports you in sticking to the habit of reading.

Oooh ❤

Counsel.

And the thing I find so frustrating with social media is the platform encourages people to speak without having to or even choosing not to define what they mean. Even if you define your comment... people love to dance around the point with emotion filled replies rather than be authentic and take on board what you are saying...

Acronyms by themselves aren't a problem.

@@sandeepr1253 7, 9g-8

Ngl this hits diferent. I can't even.

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It's called strategic pausing

Instrumentation. You missed the point.

:)

That's well articulated.

I get that too and my job is in sales 😢. Keep going, WE WILL GET THERE

You can start applying these 2 strategies: 1. If you're confident in holding one-to-one conversations, create opportunities where you can have one more person on board. Overcome your overwhelm progressively. 2. If you're holding a group conversation, develop your confidence by speaking fewer words each time you get/create the opportunity to speak. Speak less yet speak confident. Gradually increase your speech as you keep gaining confidence. Hope this helps.

Same here

You're right! And that's also why I believe that it's important for everyone to learn to be more articulate, because, as you described it, he managed to make a moral problem out of an otherwise "mundane" situation. It is a real moral problem and it needs to be changed! If everybody learned to be more articulate, imagine how much more "unspoken truths and situations" would be put to light and carried out by articulate and conscious individuals...

Yeeesssss!!!!

Thats how eminem did it in his songs

Deeply observant point. Well said. Though beauty is elusive due to unrighteousness, I too have been becoming acutely aware of the miracle of Providential giftedness, order and the potential for perfection in life by following a moral compass at all costs

He shows me how dumb I really am. I'm so bad at being articulate. So bad infact that at job interviews, I sound like an idiot.

I concur... with everything u said except the last sentence... there totally is such a thing as a meaningless hollow life... I know what that means in a way that am ashamed to even describe to u. . Anyway. I loved yr comment. Hav a ♡ day. •••☆♡▪︎▪︎▪︎

@@veemtz4368 Never give up. Never.

@@dillianwhyte443 Jordan makes me feel like my head is stuffed with old rusty paint cans compared to him so there's that. I don't know you but if I may offer an impression about your job interviews? Don't try to be articulate. Instead, focus your attention and LISTEN closely, in a serious but friendly way. Most people don't really listen to others---and yet it is deeply satisfying to the other person to know that you are carefully paying attention to them in a respectful way. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to take a little time to collect your thoughts before speaking. I read a quote a long time ago that really helped me overcome my somewhat shy and insecure affect: Self confidence is the decision to be more interested than afraid.

Fantastic!! More power 2 U!

:)

The biggest takeaway for me from this was writing. Most people think reading nowadays is neglected, which it is, but writing is even more neglected.

@@troybernal5085 true, I started just writing ideas and thinking through problems but kinda slacked off completely. Need to try and jot something down at least once a day until it becomes a good habit

Same bruh , I think we need to work with reading and writing

I think the motivation to articulate better is really vital. For example, I stuttered severely in my childhood years. I was everything you could think of, timid and unassertive. However, I was compelled to improve upon my speech and everything associated to it. I read a lot to build my vocabulary and also taught in the children's ministry. I have significantly improved over the years as a result of being determined.

it's 100% true. There is no quick fix

That "good framework" includes being very intelligent. He can articulate things the rest of us sense intuitively but can't put into words.

This is amazing thank you ❤