First time Quote by Peter Coughter
““It should seem as if we’re thinking of these words for the first time as we say them. In fact, it should feel as if we’re telling this particular story for the first time.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Advertising Talk, Peter Coughter, 2010
Present each idea as fresh, as if hearing it for the first time, to engage listeners deeply.
In simple terms: Speak as if hearing it anew.
Key Takeaway
Treat every story as a first telling.
Themes
communication
storytelling
creativity
Mood
enthusiastic
inspired
Type
motivational
instructional
When to use this quote
- presentations
- marketing pitches
- teaching
- public speaking
Key Concepts
novelty
presence
engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you renew familiar ideas?
- What techniques keep a story feeling new?
A Different Perspective
If the audience knows the story, freshness may be lost.