Same guy. Different outcome.
He had one good answer and used it for four minutes.
#1 · 9 September 2026
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- 1. A promising start
- "So, how did you get into hiking?" — "I love being out in nature. It clears my mind."
- 2. Too much?
- "Yeah, I also do ultra marathons, and I'm thinking of doing Everest base camp next year, and…" — "Wow… that's a lot."
- 3. Practice on Vera
- Vera: "Good start! Let's try a follow-up question to learn more about her." — "Okay, let's try that."
- 4. Try again
- Vera: "How about asking what her favourite hike has been and what made it special?" — "That's great. Let's try again."
- 5. A better date
- "So, what's your favourite hike and what made it special?" — "That's a great question! I did a hike in Zion last year… it was incredible because…"
Recognise it?
Including what to do when you notice you have been talking for four minutes.
Practise the first twenty minutes