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The Rate of Speech Tool- Fast Isn't Always Faster
“Fast is slow. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.” — Academy classroom saying
When traffic starts getting busy, it can be tempting to start talking faster. But faster speech doesn't always make you faster.
The faster you talk, the greater the chance of hearing “Say again.” Now you have to repeat the transmission, you've used more frequency time, and you've fallen even further behind.
In this episode, we add the Rate of Speech Tool to your ATC Tool Belt and look at how your speech rate needs to work with your writing rate, listening, and Picture.
The goal isn't to talk fast. It's to develop a smooth, steady rate that gets the message understood the first time.
Fast isn't faster if you have to say it twice.
Thank you for listening!!
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If you are heading to the Academy in the next few months, I put together a structured 90-day preparation blueprint that walks you through exactly what to focus on each month before you go. It's designed to help reduce shock and build confidence before day one. You can download it at: sidebysideatc.com/page/blueprint .
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