Focus: Endurance
Intermediate focus: Add variation and link ideas. Keep flow with short pauses.
How to train (quick guide)
- Read Set 1 once quietly.
- Say all reps out loud.
- Do sets in order.
- Repeat the whole exercise 2 times.
🏋️ Summarize and Respond Clearly – Reps: 3×1
Listen to an idea. Summarize it briefly. Then respond.
⚠️ RULE
👂 Listen → 🧠 Summarize → ➕ Respond
Start with “So…” or “You mean…” before giving your opinion.
SET 1 – Short Summary (3×1)
Speak for 60 seconds.
Statement:
“I’ve been working extra hours lately because we’re short-staffed, and it’s getting exhausting.”
- Summarize the main idea.
- Respond naturally.
- Keep sentences medium length.
- Summarize briefly.
- Give your opinion.
- Add one reason.
- Summarize.
- Show understanding.
- Ask one follow-up question.
Example rhythm:
“So you’ve been working a lot because there aren’t enough people. That sounds exhausting.”
Stay clear. Don’t repeat everything word-for-word.
SET 2 – Summary + Opinion (3×1)
Speak for 60 seconds.
Statement:
“I’m thinking about changing careers, but I’m not sure if it’s the right time.”
Example rhythm:
“So you’re considering a career change, but you’re unsure about the timing. I think it’s worth exploring, especially if you’re not happy.”
Keep your flow steady.
SET 3 – Summary + Question (3×1)
Speak for 60 seconds.
Statement:
“I moved to a new city last month, and I still don’t know many people.”
“So you just moved and you’re still adjusting. That can be tough. Have you met anyone through work?”
Don’t rush. Keep it natural.
🔥 FINISHER
Think of something someone told you recently.
Summarize it in one sentence.
Then respond with one opinion or question.
✅ Finish when
Your summary sounds clear and natural.
You don’t repeat everything word-for-word.
Your response connects smoothly to the summary.