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Your University degree won't save you anymore.
Here's what you should learn instead
the world has changed.
Only 30 years ago your University degree was the most valuable thing you could get.
But in today’s digital world, most university degrees don’t hold much value.
Nowadays, most people go to University because they want to delay action. University is seen as the safe option where you can spend a couple of years studying without thinking about what to do with your life.
It gives you a way out of confronting the important questions: Who am I? and what do I want to do with my life? Where am I going?
But here’s a shocking statistic:
40% of recent college graduates in the US are underemployed (working in a job that does not require a bachelor’s degree).
Why is that?
Because most people study a subject they are not even interested in. They don’t want to confront the fact that they are lost - so they go to University.
But then they end up in their mid-twenties being lost as ever. They work in a job they don’t like, working long hours and never experimenting with different paths.
Looking back, it’s not my University degree that got me my opportunities. It’s been my ability to communicate and form relationships.
I got my best clients through word of mouth and connections.
I spent the last year meeting people, hopping on calls, connecting with people, and getting my name out there as much as possible.
Once people started to know me I got working opportunities left and right.
It’s good communication that got me ahead. Not my University degree.
All areas in my life improved when I improved my communication.
The reality is:
Good communicators get higher-paying jobs, have healthier relationships, and are more respected.
Effective communication is how you become the charismatic, confident, and influential person you want to be.
It’s your gateway to build the relationships you want and to charm people wherever you go.
It’s your way to break free of your mask of insecurity, free to walk with an open heart and armed with the skill sets to influence other people.
But the Problem?
Most people in their 20s have a defeated-looking body posture, stumble over their words, and have no idea how to convey their thoughts.
Including me. 12 months ago - I was that exact person.
In social settings, I’d make myself smaller than I am, talk quietly, and stumble over words.
I knew I needed to make a change.
That led me to join a paid “Communication Mastery Group” and from there everything changed.
My communication improved dramatically, and here’s what I noticed:
People started respecting me more
People started smiling at me in public
People started inviting me on Podcasts
My clients compliment me on my clear communication
Women started complimenting me on the “depth” in my speech
Older People complimented me on my clear and concise expression
This was fascinating to me - with a few, quick fixes the impression people have of me completely changed.
I spent a lot of money to learn about effective communication.
But you don’t have to. I summarized the most practical tips for you.
Here are the 4 communication tips that will improve your communication instantly:
Fix your body language
Just by standing with my shoulders back and head high, my communication improved radically.
So here’s what to do:
Relax: Lean back (whether it's on a wall or back in a chair), breathe deeply and find a comfortable position.
Take up Space: have your feet shoulder-width apart, when sitting down extend your arm over the chair next to you, open up your chest, and expose your belly and throat (that communicates you feel comfortable and you’re not afraid of external threats).
Slow down your speech and movements
If you talk too fast (which most people do), aim at talking 30-40% slower than you normally do.
The same way you take space with your body you want to take space with your speech.
This small fix removes all your filler words, makes you comfortable with silence and makes people listen to you more.
The same goes for your movements - slow down! Most people move too fast - this signals inferiority, insecurity and makes you less attractive.
Slowing down might be uncomfortable at first - but it’s like with any habit: Everything you’re not used to doing won’t come easy. It requires constant practice.
Speak louder
I used to talk quietly in social situations and that’s because I was unsure about myself.
I didn’t trust myself enough to contribute something valuable to the conversation.
I was afraid to speak up. Afraid that people would disagree or that I would sound stupid.
So I’d either speak quietly or not talk at all.
And keep in mind:
Speaking loud doesn't mean screaming.
It also doesn’t mean to speak a lot.
It means to “say it with your chest” as they say.
Whenever you speak, you have to mean it. Speak with confidence and assertiveness - trust yourself enough to speak louder.
Hold eye contact
When we feel uncomfortable we tend to look down.
Don’t do this - this signals submission.
You want to hold strong eye contact when you speak.
So in summary:
A confident person takes space with their body and speech, speaks and moves slowly, speaks loudly, and holds strong eye contact.
P.s.:
I opening 5 Mentoring spots for people serious about improving their presence with other people.
In the next 30 days, I’ll help you:
become more respected everywhere you go
become a charismatic and confident communicator
build healthy and meaningful life-long friendships/relationships
How?
We’ll have weekly calls and you’ll get 24/7 private DM access to me - buckle up because it’s gonna be intense.
And the best thing?
The next 3 People who sign up for my mentoring will get my mentoring at a 50% discount.
I’m only offering this deal to 3 more people - after it will be double for new people to sign up!
Ah, and I also want to mention:
In case you’re not satisfied with my service I will give you all the money back. No questions asked. :)
That’s how confident I am that I can get you big results in only 30 days of working with me.
If you’re interested, reply with “Communication” and I’ll get back to you.
Love,
Heythem