Tips to Stand Out: Speak Like a Human, Not a Robot

Hey Friends,

Too many people sound like they swallowed a corporate handbook.

They:

❌ Use big words to sound smart
❌ Overthink every sentence
❌ Write or speak in a tone no one would use in real life

But the people who actually get through?

They speak like a human talking to another human.

If you want to build trust, stand out, and be remembered—drop the jargon. Keep it real.

Core Lesson:

Connection doesn’t come from complexity.
It comes from clarity, simplicity, and tone that feels personal.

When you sound like a robot:

• You lose attention fast

• You create distance, not connection

• You get ignored, even if your message is strong

But when you sound like a person: ✔ You’re relatable
✔ You build trust faster
✔ People actually listen (and respond)

Actionable Steps to Sound More Human:

1️⃣ Use Conversational Language

• Write how you talk

• Short sentences, simple words

• Imagine you’re explaining it to a friend over coffee

2️⃣ Ditch the Buzzwords and Jargon

• No one’s impressed by “synergy” or “proprietary methodology”

• Say it how real people say it

3️⃣ Add Personality

• Use your quirks, humor, stories

• Let people see you in your content

4️⃣ Read It Out Loud Before You Publish

• If it sounds stiff or weird out loud, rewrite it

• The best writing feels like a conversation, not a lecture

Real-World Example:

Look at Ryan Reynolds.

✔ His brand voice is funny, sharp, and human
✔ Whether it’s an ad, a tweet, or an interview—he never sounds robotic
✔ He’s built billion-dollar companies just by talking like a normal person

His success proves:
You don’t have to sound “professional” to be taken seriously.

You just have to sound like you.

Call to Action:

Ask yourself:

Would you talk this way to your best friend?

If not—rewrite it.

Make it clearer. Make it simpler. Make it you.

Reply to this email and tell me: What’s one phrase you’re cutting from your writing starting today?

Closing Motivation:

People trust people—not corporate voices.

Talk like a real human.

That’s how you connect. That’s how you stand out.