The "Speed Limit" Secret for Fast Talkers

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๐ŸŽฏ The Goal: Nervous speakers race โ€” adrenaline compresses your time perception, so what feels like normal pace to you is a blur to the room. The rule of thumb: if you think you're speaking normally, you're probably rushing. Deliberately slow delivery by 20% and drop intentional 2-second pauses after key points. It will feel absurdly slow inside your head; it will sound like authority outside it.