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# Daryl Boman said on April 16, 2008 10:49 AM:

So true!

Sometimes when you understand a topic so completely and it's second nature to you, the hardest part is conveying it to others.

Especially in writing.

I'm looking forward to your next excellent book! :)

# llangit said on April 16, 2008 11:44 AM:

I agree with your comment.  What's challenging when discussing the familiar is keeping yourself interested first and keeping your discussion at a level that is appropriate to your readers.

As trainers we call this 'hitting the middle'.  Finding that middle can be quite tricky.  It's a topic that I give a good deal of thought to.

# gemery said on April 16, 2008 6:02 PM:

fourth stage doing it on webcast live

# llangit said on April 16, 2008 8:15 PM:

I've been told that I am a better talker than writer several times, so for me, writing takes more effort than webcasting.

I usually do webcasts with others.  This format is natural for me and seems to play well with my audiences (at least based on what they tell me).

So, webcasting is a language and writing is another, kind of like music and art -- both have their place, both require different preparation.

# Larry said on April 23, 2008 9:00 AM:

I think stages of understanding blur together.  In med school, I sometimes didn't 'get it' until explaining it to a study buddy.

I don't think being able to explain something in writing is a stage of understanding.  It's more like a stage of understanding your audience. That understanding is what makes Lynn a great speaker and writer.

# llangit said on April 23, 2008 12:14 PM:

Thanks for the kind words Larry.  Translating the content for my particular audience is something that I focus on.

It doesn't matter what is said, rather only what is understood.

# Larry said on April 23, 2008 2:01 PM:

I couldn't have understood that any better ;)

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