I frequently judge at speech and debate tournements. One form of debate known as NDT (Or “Policy) actively encourages the practice of what’s known as “spreading.” In other words, cramming as many arguments as you possibly can in 7-8 minutes.

From what you can see in the video, it’s not pretty….In fact it’s pretty damn scary.

Wanna know something REAL scary? Both the competitors AND the judges are expected to take THOROUGH notes of the entire series of speeches AND for students, come up with arguments against them.

Just a simple reminder: When you speak in front of an audience, treat it like a conversation. When in doubt, go even slower.