How I Collect Articulate Language
By Joseph Tsar
AIEducationBusiness
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Key Concepts:
- Commonplace Book: A repository for collecting and storing valuable language.
- Seed Phrase: A condensed version of an idea that can be expanded upon.
- Unprocessed Vehicles of Expression (UVEs): Awkward or unsatisfactory phrases from personal communication.
- Verbal Branding: A unique set of words aligned with one's personality and goals.
- Resonant Word Mining: Actively seeking out impactful words and phrases from various sources.
- Verbal Vault/Articulate Vault: A resource containing articulate phrases and visual language.
- UVE Doctor: An AI model for refining unprocessed vehicles of expression.
- Story Bank: A collection of parables, personal stories, and borrowed stories for engaging retelling.
- Visual Language: Using words to paint vivid pictures and create metaphors.
1. The Importance of Articulate Language and the Commonplace Book
- The speaker emphasizes the value of articulate language and shares methods for acquiring and integrating it into one's speech.
- The biggest mistake people make is trying to memorize articulate words without actively using them. Vocabulary is a skill that needs to be practiced.
- The core concept is keeping a "commonplace book," a practice used by historical figures to develop persuasive and eloquent speaking styles.
- A commonplace book serves as a repository for "verbal wealth" – articulate language collected from various sources.
2. Seed Phrases: Dehydrated Ideas
- A "seed phrase" is introduced as a condensed version of an idea.
- Speaking a seed phrase aloud allows it to "blossom" into a full thought.
- Examples of seed phrases:
- "Verbal wealth" (speaker's term for collected articulate language).
- "Ideological cocktail" (Steve Jobs' term for a mixture of half-baked ideas).
- "Cosmic companionship" (Martin Luther King's term for the intimate relationship between the world and a person on a moral crusade).
3. Processing Unprocessed Vehicles of Expression (UVEs)
- "Unprocessed Vehicles of Expression" (UVEs) are defined as phrases or sentences from personal conversations that feel unsatisfactory.
- The commonplace book allows for recording and refining these UVEs.
- The goal is to actively mine one's communication to improve verbal expression.
- This process is likened to organizing a verbal pantry, replacing inadequate expressions with useful ingredients.
4. Verbal Branding: Developing a Unique Verbal Signature
- "Verbal branding" refers to the unique set of words and phrases that align with an individual's personality and goals.
- It's described as a "verbal signature."
- Examples of the speaker's verbal brand: "brilliant," "epic," "let that slide," "let's process that later."
- The commonplace book helps individuals assess whether their words align with their desired self-expression.
5. Resonant Word Mining: Actively Seeking Articulate Language
- "Resonant word mining" is the process of actively seeking out impactful words and phrases from various sources (content, music, conversations).
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of being aware of how external inputs influence one's language.
- Activating the "language engine" in the brain allows for processing and utilizing these inputs.
6. The Verbal Vault/Articulate Vault: A Resource for Articulate Language
- The speaker offers a free resource called the "Verbal Vault" or "Articulate Vault" containing articulate phrases and visual language.
- The resource is designed to accelerate exposure to articulate language.
7. Structure and Categories for a Commonplace Book
- The speaker shares the categories they used for organizing their commonplace book:
- Visual language
- Alliteration
- Eloquent endings
- Social humor
- Rhythmic sentences
- Quotations
- Presence builders
- The speaker transitioned from a physical commonplace book to a digital version for convenience.
8. Digital Commonplace Book Structure
- The speaker's digital commonplace book is divided into three sections:
- Resonant words and phrases (with categories).
- Processing unprocessed vehicles of expression (UVEs).
- Story bank (parables, personal stories, borrowed stories).
9. The UVE Doctor: AI-Powered Refinement of Language
- The "UVE Doctor" is an AI model trained on articulate resources to help refine unprocessed vehicles of expression.
- The speaker provides a link to access the UVE Doctor.
10. The Importance of Speaking Aloud and Trying Words On
- It's crucial to practice using collected words and phrases aloud.
- Using one's "speaking apparatus" (tongue, teeth, mouth, jaw) is essential for determining if a word or phrase fits one's personality.
- Words that look good on paper may not work in conversation.
- It's important to develop an understanding of how one wants to sound in the future and create a verbal brand that aligns with that vision.
11. Visual Language: Painting Pictures with Words
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of "visual language" – using words to paint vivid pictures and create metaphors.
- Aristotle believed that the ability to use metaphors was the most prized quality of an orator.
- Visual language allows for connecting the unfamiliar with the familiar and translating between different "languages."
12. Conclusion
- The speaker advocates for actively collecting, processing, and practicing articulate language to improve communication skills.
- The commonplace book, seed phrases, UVE processing, verbal branding, resonant word mining, and visual language are presented as key tools in this process.
- The ultimate goal is to develop a unique and effective verbal style that aligns with one's personality and goals.
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