Don't just cover what NOT to do. Start with what TO do.
23 May 2023 · 1 min
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In this brief talk, the speaker argues that telling people what not to do is ineffective because it either leads them to do the prohibited action or leaves them paralyzed with no clear direction. He illustrates this with a football coaching example: instead of warning a running back "don't fumble," coaches say "hold on to the ball" or "secure the ball," providing a concrete, positive action. The core message is that instructors, coaches, and leaders should give positive, actionable instructions rather than negative prohibitions to drive better performance.
