If it’s difficult, it’s probably working.

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If it’s difficult, it’s probably working.

Actually becoming a better communicator is challenging. When you apply yourself and practice, analyze, and practice again, your brain builds stronger connections between neural networks, which embeds the new knowledge for later recall.

Yes, you have to “pay” attention. You can’t apply a new skill without a cost. This isn’t meant to be easy.

Which is why we practice in our workshops. Some people groan, but most corporate communication training is designed to be fast and easy for employees and to make them feel good. That won’t help create lasting change.

Learning requires what brain scientists call “desirable difficulty”, the more active the learning process, the better your comprehension and recall.

I appreciate your reading my 2 Minute Tips, but that’s not enough. Are you trying out the concepts I share?

Your learning needs to be effortful, like working out. Feel the burn, baby.

Try one new thing today. Have one difficult conversation. Journal or talk to a friend about it. Review what went well and what you can do better next time. Celebrate your wins and mourn your losses, and in both cases, move on.

If it’s difficult, it’s probably working.