Your brain’s natural tendency is to think about what you want to say—not how you’re saying it. That’s why many people slip back into fast, automatic speech.

In this video, Michael Williams explains Strategy #5: Focus 60–80% of Your Attention on Slowing Down While Speaking until it becomes a habit.

You’ll learn how to shift your focus during conversations, use pauses as cognitive breathing spaces, and why intentional slowing down leads to calm, clear, and confident communication.

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⏱ Chapters

0:00 🎯 Strategy #5: Focus 60–80% of attention on slowing down

0:46 🧠 Why our brains default to fast, automatic patterns

1:35 ⏸ Using pauses as reminders to slow down

2:57 🚧 Overcoming the barrier of “I’ll lose my thought”

4:00 ⚖️ Balancing content and delivery

5:17 🌱 Practicing in low-pressure situations builds habit

6:11 🔄 Shifting attention makes slowing down natural

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