Pitching Is a Trainable Skill, Not a Fixed Trait
Loved reading @dannyfontaine's book "Pitch: How to Captivate and Convince Any Audience". I used to be terrified of pitching. During my first book tour (for my first book, Hooked), I realized that every talk I gave about the book was a "pitch" of sorts. I needed to captivate and convince the audience of the book's message. Suddenly, I had no choice but to show up, own the room, and actually 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 people - not just inform them. What helped me get there? Realizing that pitching is a trainable skill, not a fixed trait. Once I made that decision, I became a student of it. Danny's book can help anyone trying to improve at pitching. P.S. For a high-res version of this book summary for free, visit https://t.co/AfGHThbsUc
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