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LESSON 4 · Build Any Speech

PAUSE TO THINK

How many words fit in a 15-minute talk?

Only about 2,000

Most speakers move at roughly 130 to 150 words a minute, so 15 minutes is only around 2,000 words — a few pages. Knowing your real word budget keeps you from cramming in more than the time allows.

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