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Salisbury's avatar

I was at this Jamie Dimon speech! I had forgotten all about it. At the time, I thought it was too rambling, scattered, and not polished enough. Like he had just jotted a couple random notes on the flight over. But watching it again, I like it and appreciate it much more. Maybe that’s a result of having more work and public speaking experience. The self awareness and self deprecating parts are especially great. He’s funny too. Thanks for sharing!

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Joe Hovde's avatar

Whoa cool! That’s funny, and I can imagine how it could come across as rambling. For whatever reason his affect just really appeals to me. glad you enjoyed!

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James Nicholas's avatar

I enjoyed speaking more as I feared disapproval less. I, of course, still like to receive agreement and approval; but it helps to feel able to consider and even learn from a negative response rather than feel done in by it.

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Jackson Burton's avatar

Nice piece! I feel like I used to be afraid of trying to imitate others because it could come off as unoriginal or phony. I think I first developed this stigma/fear as a young elementary or middle school student, when I watched people who were ridiculed for directly copying a joke or saying of another student.

But into adulthood, I've found that its actually very hard to even purposefully try to 100% copy someone's tone or way of doing something. I think the only time I've noticed an adult "copying" someone is when a stand up comedian copies a joke almost word for word. In work presentations, wedding speeches, and other adulthood speaking opportunities, I can't think of one "copier."

To your point, I also find that I'm a better speaker when trying to "imitate" someone. I feel that the attempt at imitation gives me more direction and purpose for my tone -- but ultimately, my personality bleeds through and muddies the imitation attempt which ends up creating something original.

Makes me think of the book "Steal Like An Artist"

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Joe Hovde's avatar

Totally agree. And sort of everything we do is an imitation anyway, so may asw ell be intentional about it

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Harrison Lieber's avatar

This is great advice - I've noticed that I sometimes unconsciously mimic the mannerisms and speaking patterns of my friends, so it makes perfect sense to apply this more deliberately with "professional crushes"

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Anvesh K's avatar

The GOAT of using voice for effect is Hassan Minhaj

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Mark Hovde's avatar

Imitate away! How do you think Jamie learned it??

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