24 Feb 2026
22m

Stop Overexplaining

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The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

The podcast focuses on how to remain pressure-proof in high-stakes situations. It emphasizes that even confident individuals can falter under pressure. Three key steps are outlined: using breath as the first response to slow down the conversation, answering only the question asked to avoid over-explaining, and keeping answers short and direct while focusing on the desired end result of the conversation. The importance of controlling the pace of the conversation and not doing the other party's work by over-answering or anticipating questions is also highlighted. Analogies to athletic performance and musical timing are used to illustrate the concept of remaining calm and in control.

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