Find the Right Words to Articulately Convey Your Own Opinion
Don’t Echo The Words of Others
Our minds are full of ideas, yet when we try to share them, we often feel that when we express our thoughts, we don’t convey what we intend to say, and our words often feel lacking.
Sometimes, sounding smart has become a habit, and we lose the authenticity of our thoughts in the words we say.
Many of us never find the right words. We say whatever words come quickly to our mind, especially the last words we hear or read. I understand because, on the other hand, our brain also becomes biased and simply repeats what is already in it. This is also why we cannot convey our words, as the knowledge we put in our minds is limited.
“We can only satisfy ourselves if we can excavate and enhance our understanding to articulate these in a conversation.”
We must understand the connection between our thoughts and how we speak. The words that come out of our mouths must be more deeply connected to our knowledge to express our thoughts in a way that makes sense.
How Do We Know What We Know?
When we grapple with complex ideas, we must accelerate our understanding. We must consider that we are not just forming opinions but accessing the full range of our knowledge. Often, we remember and say the words that come to our minds first, which might be a fraction of what we truly know.
I’ve realized how often we hold strong opinions based on our shallow understanding. At times, we repeat what we absorbed from others, echoing the words we’ve heard without genuinely thinking about our perspective and knowledge of specific topics we talk about.
It’s frustrating to realize how often our “own” ideas are mere reflections of others.
Yes! I am guilty, too, of forming opinions based on the viewpoint of others without deeply delving into and asking myself where and what I truly stand on a particular topic.
We must not state a sentence and make a quick conclusion using second-hand words we borrowed from others. Instead, we must develop a deeper perspective that reflects our thoughts and experiences. Only then can we offer something truly original and meaningful opinions.
We must choose the right words that can clarify our ideas and make our opinions resonate with others. We should avoid making our words feel empty, leaving us dissatisfied as if we haven’t fully expressed what we know in our hearts and minds.
If you’re expressing something long-winded, make sure it carries substance. Also, dare to talk about it in a way that conveys your words as simply as possible. Dig the knowledge within your mind, which is uniquely yours and deserves to be conveyed with substance and depth.
Key Message: You should develop words and perspectives that connect with yourself and others.
