{"id":2633,"date":"2024-01-20T01:10:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T17:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/?p=2633"},"modified":"2024-12-12T00:24:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T16:24:58","slug":"avoidable-lecture-3types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/avoidable-lecture-3types\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Force Myself to Attend Talks I Don't Enjoy? 3 Types of Talks You Shouldn't Waste Time On"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Today I spent 2 hours struggling through an online lecture with almost no knowledge content, and my entire energy state became very negative\u2014why?! I analyzed 3 types of lectures I'll never attend again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5f5454;color:#5f5454\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5f5454;color:#5f5454\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/avoidable-lecture-3types\/#%E8%81%BD%E8%AC%9B%E5%BA%A7%E4%B8%8D%E6%98%AF%E5%9C%A8%E6%88%90%E9%95%B7%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F%E7%82%BA%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AF%E6%B5%AA%E8%B2%BB%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%EF%BC%9F\" >Isn't listening to lectures supposed to be growth? Why is it a waste of time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/avoidable-lecture-3types\/#%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%E7%A8%AE%EF%BC%9A%E6%89%93%E9%AB%98%E7%A9%BA%E5%9E%8B\" >Type 1: Hot Air Type<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/avoidable-lecture-3types\/#%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AF%E6%89%93%E9%AB%98%E7%A9%BA%EF%BC%9F\" >What is 'hot air'?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/avoidable-lecture-3types\/#1_%E6%8B%9B%E5%BC%8F%E4%B8%80%EF%BC%9A%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E5%8C%96%E6%94%BB%E6%93%8A\" >#1 Tactic 1: Formulaic Attack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/avoidable-lecture-3types\/#2_%E6%8B%9B%E5%BC%8F%E4%BA%8C%EF%BC%9A%E6%A8%A1%E7%B5%84%E5%8C%96%E6%94%BB%E6%93%8A\" >#2 Tactic 2: Modular Attack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/avoidable-lecture-3types\/#%E7%AC%AC%E4%BA%8C%E7%A8%AE%EF%BC%9A%E5%85%8D%E8%B2%BB%E9%8A%B7%E8%AC%9B%E5%9E%8B\" >Type 2: Free Sales Pitch Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/avoidable-lecture-3types\/#%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%89%E7%A8%AE%EF%BC%9A%E8%B3%A3%E8%AC%9B%E5%B8%AB%E9%AD%85%E5%8A%9B%E5%9E%8B\" >Type 3: Instructor Charisma Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/avoidable-lecture-3types\/#%E9%80%BC%E8%87%AA%E5%B7%B1%E8%81%BD%E5%AE%8C%E4%B8%80%E5%A0%B4%E4%B8%8D%E6%83%B3%E8%81%BD%E7%9A%84%E8%AC%9B%E5%BA%A7%EF%BC%8C%E6%9C%89%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%84%9F%E5%8F%97%EF%BC%9F\" >What are your feelings when you force yourself to sit through a lecture you don't want to attend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/avoidable-lecture-3types\/#%E7%B5%90%E8%AA%9E\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%81%BD%E8%AC%9B%E5%BA%A7%E4%B8%8D%E6%98%AF%E5%9C%A8%E6%88%90%E9%95%B7%E5%97%8E%EF%BC%9F%E7%82%BA%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AF%E6%B5%AA%E8%B2%BB%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Isn't listening to lectures supposed to be growth? Why is it a waste of time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me first share my experience attending lectures. Back when I was an office worker (I'm now an entrepreneur), I was the kind of person who would attend various lectures after work. My record was attending at least 10+ lectures a month. I attended lectures in any field, both free and paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f3ca6008d14&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3ca6008d14\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-matheus-bertelli-3321793-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Pexels Matheus Bertelli 3321793 2\" class=\"wp-image-2659\" style=\"width:630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-matheus-bertelli-3321793-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-matheus-bertelli-3321793-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-matheus-bertelli-3321793-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-matheus-bertelli-3321793-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-matheus-bertelli-3321793-2.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Pexels illustration \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/zh-tw\/photo\/3321793\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matheus Bertelli<\/a> Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I used to think lectures were where speakers distilled the essence and helped me grow quickly. But after starting my business, I discovered that lectures don't actually cover the true knowledge gems! And after listening to multiple lectures in the same field, I found they had no real substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To gain truly valuable knowledge, I recommend reading books or taking paid courses, paid subscriptions, paid consulting services, etc. These knowledge sources have much higher value for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>So now when someone asks me to attend a lecture, whether online or offline, I always assess in advance whether it's worth spending my precious time on, which led me to develop the following three ways to filter lectures.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%E7%A8%AE%EF%BC%9A%E6%89%93%E9%AB%98%E7%A9%BA%E5%9E%8B\"><\/span>Type 1: Hot Air Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AF%E6%89%93%E9%AB%98%E7%A9%BA%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What is 'hot air'?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f3ca600a260&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3ca600a260\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"452\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image.png\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-2634\" style=\"width:630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image.png 928w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-600x292.png 600w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-768x374.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/toneoz.com\/imez\/?dq=%E6%89%93%E9%AB%98%E7%A9%BA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinyin\/Zhuyin Editor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the context of knowledge lectures, 'air talk' means content that seems high-level, visionary, and effective, but actually provides no real benefits or help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E6%8B%9B%E5%BC%8F%E4%B8%80%EF%BC%9A%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E5%8C%96%E6%94%BB%E6%93%8A\"><\/span>#1 Tactic 1: Formulaic Attack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You've definitely heard formulas like 'Success = Execution \u00d7 Right Method \u00d7 Less Empty Talk.' Many books have these, and many speakers love to repeat them. To me, this is the most classic example of 'air talk.'<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3000<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">: Are there really only one formula to solve problems?<br>: Impossible!<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what problem or confusion, there's almost never just one solution. Have you forgotten that when we were children, we were constantly fed<span class=\"sme-bg-color has-ast-global-color-0-background-color\">the idea that formulas are the only way to get answers?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That kind of education directly causes children to lose their ability to think independently and solve problems. This is why after entering society, we keep seeking formulas to solve problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E6%8B%9B%E5%BC%8F%E4%BA%8C%EF%BC%9A%E6%A8%A1%E7%B5%84%E5%8C%96%E6%94%BB%E6%93%8A\"><\/span>#2 Tactic 2: Modular Attack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some lectures constantly mention 'matrices, arrays, quadrants, modules&#8230;' Each time you feel like you've gained something, like you've acquired some magical skill, and when you face problems, you think the speaker's framework will solve them effortlessly. In reality, it almost never actually solves the current problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course many conceptual tools are useful, I won't deny it. Business Canvas and ikigai are great examples. But if a 2-hour lecture gives you a module or tool, do you really gain significant knowledge? Absolutely not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm confident that these two types of 'air talk'\u2014the formulaic and modular approaches\u2014no longer help me at all. What about you? Do you agree?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%AC%AC%E4%BA%8C%E7%A8%AE%EF%BC%9A%E5%85%8D%E8%B2%BB%E9%8A%B7%E8%AC%9B%E5%9E%8B\"><\/span>Type 2: Free Sales Pitch Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f3ca600a876&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3ca600a876\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-mikael-blomkvist-6476778-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pexels Mikael Blomkvist 6476778 1\" class=\"wp-image-2660\" style=\"width:630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-mikael-blomkvist-6476778-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-mikael-blomkvist-6476778-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-mikael-blomkvist-6476778-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-mikael-blomkvist-6476778-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-mikael-blomkvist-6476778-1.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Pexels illustration \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/zh-tw\/photo\/6476778\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mikael Blomkvist<\/a> Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, I still attend free sales lectures, like the online webinar format that many content creator seniors love. I still participate, but my standards for which ones I'll attend are very high. Below, I've listed several reasons why I absolutely won't attend certain free sales lectures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain Points:<br>Constantly bringing up pain points until you can't take it anymore<br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-5-color\">This makes me think, 'What's the point? Is there nothing but pain points?' (Gray text are Xiaochang's mutterings)<\/mark><br>\u3000\u3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative Copy:<br>The entire marketing copy uses very negative language, trying to attract buyers through negativity, like 'If you haven't done these 5 things, don't call yourself human'<br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-5-color\">If I've done those 5 things, does that make me more human? I'm already a human to begin with!<\/mark><br> \u3000\u3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quizzes or Self-Questioning:<br>Sending out a psychological quiz that instantly reveals what type of person you are, or teaching nothing and just constantly asking you to reflect on yourself<br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-5-color\">What's the basis for the quiz results? If you want me to keep questioning myself, why would I buy the course? XD I can ask myself these questions at home!<\/mark><br> \u3000\u3000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I've heard of sales lectures that are high-quality, high-value, and thus create high conversion rates. How to discover these quality free lectures\u2014I'll write an analysis in the future if I get the chance! I'd also love to hear about any good free sales lectures you've attended and why they stood out.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%89%E7%A8%AE%EF%BC%9A%E8%B3%A3%E8%AC%9B%E5%B8%AB%E9%AD%85%E5%8A%9B%E5%9E%8B\"><\/span>Type 3: Instructor Charisma Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just trying to build emotional connection with students, but actually providing very little knowledge. You can see hints of this in the marketing copy's undertones and the speaker's social media content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f3ca600ada6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3ca600ada6\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-lukas-652352-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pexels Lukas 652352 1\" class=\"wp-image-2664\" style=\"width:630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-lukas-652352-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-lukas-652352-1-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-lukas-652352-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-lukas-652352-1-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Pexels illustration \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/zh-tw\/photo\/652352\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lukas<\/a> Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you think a teacher who claims to teach hard knowledge but whose Instagram is all travel, food, and happy photos and videos would give valuable lectures? I don't think so. After all, you become what you spend your time on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I myself have no religious beliefs and no celebrities I idolize. I only have business and critical thinking mentors I respect and admire, like<a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.mbalib.com\/zh-tw\/%E5%88%98%E6%B6%A6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liu Run<\/a>\u3001<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yiyou.liu\/?locale=zh_TW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liu Yiyou<\/a>\u3001<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dushu365.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fan Deng<\/a>and others. Everything these mentors say is filled with valuable knowledge and wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They don't need to deliberately construct their personal brand. I admire them because these teachers are constantly learning every single day. People like this who are continuously growing will make whatever perspective they share feel valuable and educational!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%80%BC%E8%87%AA%E5%B7%B1%E8%81%BD%E5%AE%8C%E4%B8%80%E5%A0%B4%E4%B8%8D%E6%83%B3%E8%81%BD%E7%9A%84%E8%AC%9B%E5%BA%A7%EF%BC%8C%E6%9C%89%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%84%9F%E5%8F%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What are your feelings when you force yourself to sit through a lecture you don't want to attend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f3ca600b1bc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f3ca600b1bc\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771135-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pexels Andrea Piacquadio 3771135 1\" class=\"wp-image-2667\" style=\"width:630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771135-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771135-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771135-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771135-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Pexels illustration \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/zh-tw\/photo\/3771135\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrea Piacquadio<\/a> Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Frustrated... feeling like I wasted 2 hours of my life, when I could have been working through my unfinished paid courses instead. When the speaker spends the first 15 minutes introducing their background and credentials, I immediately know this lecture isn't for me and will have no real value. TED talks deliver so much innovative knowledge in 18 minutes, yet some speakers waste 15 minutes talking about themselves?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I'm completely overwhelmed. I forced myself to waste time just to save face with a friend, which is a behavior with very poor boundaries (constantly reflecting on this).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%B5%90%E8%AA%9E\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If within 15 minutes before a lecture, you notice any signs, any uncomfortable sixth sense or feeling, I'd recommend you stop listening. If you force yourself to continue, the feeling you'll get is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overwhelm + irritation welling up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blaming yourself for wasting time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflecting on why you were drawn to this disappointing lecture's copywriting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the above feelings, there are other people who have different experiences. My friend said: 'I was originally expecting something, but when it fell short, the energy was strong enough to produce an article\u2014that's not bad!' I genuinely admire my wise and positive friend. We were at the same lecture, but she showed up with such sincerity and initiative, forming quite a contrast with my reflective attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">Xiaochang: You clearly wouldn't want to listen to this kind of lecture either.<\/mark><br>\u3000<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">Friend: I'm practicing empathy.<br>Xiaochang: Uh... genuine admiration... 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