Chapter
Overusing the Word "Like"
1:15:03 - 1:17:22 (02:19)
The speaker talks about their tendency to overuse the word "like" in their speech, despite it being perceived as a more feminine term. They give an example of their usage and how others react to it.
Clips
In this conversation, James Franco talks about his good looks and bad habit of zoning out easily.
1:15:03 - 1:16:13 (01:10)
Self-improvement
Summary
In this conversation, James Franco talks about his good looks and bad habit of zoning out easily. He acknowledges its effect on his personal and professional life and shares his struggles to become better at being present during conversations.
ChapterOverusing the Word "Like"
Episode#121: BJ Novak of The Office on Creative Process, Handling Rejection, and Good Comedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Speakers discuss their tendencies to overuse certain words and phrases, including "pretty" and "like," and their attempts to break the habit.
1:16:13 - 1:16:58 (00:44)
Language
Summary
Speakers discuss their tendencies to overuse certain words and phrases, including "pretty" and "like," and their attempts to break the habit.
ChapterOverusing the Word "Like"
Episode#121: BJ Novak of The Office on Creative Process, Handling Rejection, and Good Comedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker acknowledges their tendency to overwrite in their writing and expresses a need for summarization in order to pare down their ideas and revisions.
1:16:58 - 1:17:22 (00:23)
Writing
Summary
The speaker acknowledges their tendency to overwrite in their writing and expresses a need for summarization in order to pare down their ideas and revisions.