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What is the primary goal of simplifying an idea when crafting a pitch?
What is the primary goal of simplifying an idea when crafting a pitch?
- To make the idea sound complicated.
- To use as many academic words as possible.
- To make the idea complex and multifaceted.
- To strip the idea to its core without making it trivial. (correct)
Why is it important to incorporate unexpected elements into a pitch?
Why is it important to incorporate unexpected elements into a pitch?
- To follow patterns of conventional thinking.
- To confuse the audience.
- To make the pitch dull and boring.
- To help break established patterns of thought. (correct)
What is the importance of using concrete details and statistics in a pitch?
What is the importance of using concrete details and statistics in a pitch?
- To confuse the audience.
- To bore the audience with trivial facts.
- To make the pitch unrealistic.
- To demonstrate credibility. (correct)
Why should a pitch aim to be 'emotional'?
Why should a pitch aim to be 'emotional'?
What is the significance of making eye contact during a presentation?
What is the significance of making eye contact during a presentation?
According to the content, what is the first step in 'selling' an idea or product, like a Diet Pepsi?
According to the content, what is the first step in 'selling' an idea or product, like a Diet Pepsi?
What does the content suggest about focusing solely on one's strengths in a career?
What does the content suggest about focusing solely on one's strengths in a career?
According to the circles representing three questions to consider, what characterizes the third circle?
According to the circles representing three questions to consider, what characterizes the third circle?
What key element signifies that you are truly engaged in an activity, according to the content?
What key element signifies that you are truly engaged in an activity, according to the content?
Why is it important to understand the needs and wants of your audience before presenting a product or idea?
Why is it important to understand the needs and wants of your audience before presenting a product or idea?
In the context of pitching an idea, what does 'being concrete' primarily emphasize?
In the context of pitching an idea, what does 'being concrete' primarily emphasize?
How can incorporating unexpected elements into a pitch influence the audience?
How can incorporating unexpected elements into a pitch influence the audience?
What is the potential downside of prioritizing only what people are willing to pay you to do?
What is the potential downside of prioritizing only what people are willing to pay you to do?
In crafting a pitch, why is it important to focus on making the message 'emotional'?
In crafting a pitch, why is it important to focus on making the message 'emotional'?
According to the content, the act of making eye contact during a presentation aims to achieve which outcome?
According to the content, the act of making eye contact during a presentation aims to achieve which outcome?
When introducing a new product, like 'Diet Pepsi,' what is the initial action you should take, according to the session recap?
When introducing a new product, like 'Diet Pepsi,' what is the initial action you should take, according to the session recap?
According to the circles representing the three questions to consider, what is the primary risk of exclusively focusing on your strengths?
According to the circles representing the three questions to consider, what is the primary risk of exclusively focusing on your strengths?
What distinguishes work that provides intrinsic rewards from other types of employment?
What distinguishes work that provides intrinsic rewards from other types of employment?
In the context of determining what you are good at, what signifies authentic engagement in an activity?
In the context of determining what you are good at, what signifies authentic engagement in an activity?
Before introducing a new product, the content emphasizes the importance of:
Before introducing a new product, the content emphasizes the importance of:
Flashcards
Simple (The Pitch)
Simple (The Pitch)
The objective is to distill the idea to its fundamental essence, avoiding oversimplification.
Unexpected (The Pitch)
Unexpected (The Pitch)
Humans are naturally inclined to recognize patterns; thus, the key lies in disrupting these patterns to capture attention.
Credible (The Pitch)
Credible (The Pitch)
Prioritize the use of specific details, statistical data, and verifiable credentials to establish trustworthiness.
Emotional (The Pitch)
Emotional (The Pitch)
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Eyes (The Pitch)
Eyes (The Pitch)
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Sell Me This Diet Pepsi
Sell Me This Diet Pepsi
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Good At (Circles)
Good At (Circles)
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What People Pay (Circles)
What People Pay (Circles)
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Born To Do (Circles)
Born To Do (Circles)
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Study Notes
The Pitch
- Goal is to strip an idea to its core without making it a silly sound bite, keep it simple.
- Be unexpected; humans like to think in patterns, the key is to break these patterns.
- Use concrete details, statistics, and testable credentials to be credible.
- Goal of making a message "emotional" is to make people care and inspire action.
- Lock in eye contact and make the other person feel unique and special when you have their eyes.
Selling Diet Pepsi
- The problem is there is no context, no background information, and no history; Diet Pepsi is secondary
- Ask questions first, confirming their needs and wants, values, and pain points.
- Sample questions for selling Diet Pepsi include:
- How long have you been in the market for Diet Pepsi?
- What types of computers have you used in the past?
- Sample questions for selling Diet Pepsi include:
- Explain why Diet Pepsi is perfect after those questions.
Three Questions to Consider
- Three questions should be considered and are represented by circles.
- What are you good at?
- If focusing exclusively on strengths, there is a risk of landing in a job where there is competence but misery.
- What will people pay you to do?
- It is commonly stated that "do what you love and people will pay you", this is not always accurate.
- What do you believe you were born to do?
- This is concerned with finding work that provides intrinsic rewards.
- How is what you are good at determined? Discover a frame of mind where time passes quickly and you are fully immersed, and everything else comes to a halt; this is when you are completely engaged.
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