--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It should seem as if we’re thinking of…" description: "\"“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 stor..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e5/peter-coughter-29686_first-time_it-should-seem-as-if-we-re-thinking-of-t_1970568.jpg" --- # It should seem as if we’re thinking of these words for the… ![“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.” quote by Peter Coughter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e5/peter-coughter-29686_first-time_it-should-seem-as-if-we-re-thinking-of-t_1970568.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e5/peter-coughter-29686_first-time_it-should-seem-as-if-we-re-thinking-of-t_1970568.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e5/peter-coughter-29686_first-time_it-should-seem-as-if-we-re-thinking-of-t_1970568.jpg) > ““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.”” [Peter Coughter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peter-coughter/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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