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우리를 연마하기에
아직 늙거나 늦지 않았다
영어 이야기 2112
hone
[houn]
숫돌,
숫돌로 갈다
비판하다
연마하다
read new books to hone your intelligence
and avoidance of your dementia.
내가 제일 싫어하는 말은
"사람은 고쳐 쓸 수 없다,"는 것이다.
너무 거창하게 세계적 인물들이
어렸을 때보다 성인이 되어 더 인정받고 큰 일을 했다는 것 보다
우리 주위 (특히 나 자신)의 인물이 변화되는 것은
고쳐 쓸 수 없는 사람의 진리(?)를 비웃는다.
나이가 들면서 만사가 귀찮아지므로
인생을 '되는 대로' 살려는 유혹에 빠지기 쉽다.
그러나 이런 글은 나를 정신이 번쩍 들게 했다.
Reading new books not only to HONE your intelligence
but also to avoid dementia.
새책을 읽는 것은 당신의 지능을 연마할 뿐만아니라
치매를 피하게도 한다.
hone 이라는 낱말은 정신의 세계는 물론
육체적인 것에도 쓰인다.
My body was honed and kept in trim with constant exercise
when I was young.
내가 젊었을 때 내 몸은 꾸준한 운동으로
날씬하게 연마되고 유지되었었다.
(지금은 걷기 외의 운동에는 무리가 있고 ~ )
그렇게 육체 활동이 제한되니까,
다른 기술(?)에 신경을 더 쓰게 된다.
I continue to HONE photo editorial skills and hope to promote as much as possible.
나는 사진 편집하는 것을 계속하고
가능한한 많이 발전하기를 희망한다.
그렇게 연마하고 자신을 발전시키는 것에
지나친 경쟁을 갖는 것은 바람직하지 않다는 연구결과도 있다
HONING your skills to beat your competition" may come across as aggressive,
while doing your skills to improve your life impovement can be optimistic and hopeful.
당신의 경쟁자를 이겨내기 위해 당신의 기술을 연마하는 것은 공격적인 것이 될 수 있는 반면
당신의 삶의 발전을 위해 기술을 연마하는 것은 낙관적이고 희망적일 수 있다
어떤 목적을 위한 자긴 단련보다 ~
Why don't you hone your mind and body in your everyday lives?
당신의 매일의 삶에서 (자연스럽게)
마음과 몸을 단련하는 것이 어떨까?
HONE your skill
HONE (sharpen) your knife (sword) skill
I try to hone my English lecture and columns as possible as I can
The skills of the people who have been made redundant should be honed.
she continued to hone her photo editorial skills and was promoted some months later.
This experience really helped me hone my writing ability
They hone their skills in their everyday lives.
He runs every day to hone his stamina
They hone our minds.
"I am honing my skills to beat my competition" may come across as aggressive, while "I am honing my skills to improve my performanc
"I am working to hone my public speaking skills by practicing in front of a mirror."
You should always read new books to hone your intelligence
You should always read new books to hone your intelligence
and avoidance of your dementia.
You can always book another class to hone your intelligence
"As we learn more, we hone down better ideas of what to do"
His body is honed and kept in trim with constant exercise.
Gary R Simonds MD MS FAANS
Rich Encounters
We Use "Specialized” Language Too Much
"Will lifting weights hone your heart muscles as much as your biceps?"
No stone is left unturned when it comes to honing the body and mind.
In most communications, avoid using the technical language of your discipline.
Posted August 28, 2023
Reviewed by Tyler Woods
KEY POINTS
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Ask early what your counterparts already understand about the topic at hand. This should give you a read on their level of “sophistication” in the subject matter and help you hone down your message to the key points you wish them to absorb.
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Too often, we break into the specialized jargon of our industries when speaking with others.
Industry-specific language is understandable only to others of a similar level within the industry.
help you hone down your message to the key points you wish them to absorb.
We should always seek to communicate in an understandable and relatable manner.
Simple, straight-forward, conversational language is effective for most audiences.
National Cancer Institute/Unsplash
Source: National Cancer Institute/Unsplash
We use “specialized” language too much.
All too often, when speaking with others not in our fields of endeavor, we break into the specialized vernacular of our industries. We certainly do it in medicine:
“Mr. Jones, the pathology’s back on you
neoplasm. It’s a glioblastoma. We accomplished a gross total resection, but you will need adjuvant therapies for further cytoreduction and palliation.
We would recommend a DNA alkylating agent and a sub-lethal combination of fractionated whole brain and focused-beam radiation therapy. Have a nice day!”
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And it’s not just physicians. Lawyers, businesspeople, engineers, contractors, plumbers, mechanics, and the like, all can break into language that is decipherable only to those inhabiting their professional universes.
Specialized Language Has Its Place, But...
Granted such speech has a purpose. It can make professional interactions very efficient.
And it kind of feels good once mastered. Fluency signifies that we are part of the club, a member of the guild. It elevates us above the great unwashed masses around us.
ThisisEngineering RAEng/Unsplash
Source: ThisisEngineering RAEng/Unsplash
It also serves to give us a sense of control in fraught interactions. It can smooth over holes in our knowledge (dazzling people with our B.S.).
It takes less energy than explaining everything. And, in medicine, at least, it can act as a buffer for feelings of our own vulnerability when confronted with terrible things that happen to others.
But for those on the other end of the conversation, it’s often frustratingly, maddeningly, infuriatingly, obfuscating and confusing, and it throws up barriers between us and them.
So when seeking to connect with others, or to convey important information, wouldn’t it behoove us to avoid the super-specialized language of our industries and speak as plainly, simply, and understandably as possible?
article continues after advertisement
Communicating in Simple Language
But how can we step out of our specialized tongues and present our thoughts and concepts more plainly? Here are a few suggestions:
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Source: Henri Mathieu-Saint-Laurent/Pexels
hone (n.)
Old English han "a stone, rock, (boundary) stone," from Proto-Germanic *haino (source also of Old Norse hein "hone"), from PIE *ko- "to sharpen, whet." The specific sense "whetstone, stone used for sharpening tools that require a delicate edge" emerged in Middle English (early 14c.). "A hone differs from a whetstone in being of finer grit and more compact texture" [Century Dictionary].
hone (v.)
"rub or sharpen on or as on a hone," 1788, from hone (n.). Related: Honed; honing. The verb form in Middle English (hene) and Old English (hænan) meant "cast stones at."
also from 1788
Listen to your audience. What do they want or need from you? You may deliver the epitome of eloquent orations, but if you have not attended to your audience’s concerns, musings, and queries, they will leave feeling disappointed, perhaps even disrespected.
Know your message(s). You have entered the conversation for a reason. While you must attend to your audience’s needs, it should be clear in your mind what points you wish to impart to them.
Most times, keep said critical points(s) limited to three or fewer.
Interpret and simplify complex concepts. This should be a central focus whenever dealing with counterparts who don’t share your degree of knowledge of the concept at hand (even in your own field of endeavor).
You can always add layers of complexity once they are up to speed.
Follow Winston Churchill’s advice to use short words and sentences.
Don’t seek to awe your audience with your unparalleled vocabulary.
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Churchill would also tell you to paint a picture in your audience’s mind(s). That is, support the central concept—even if quite abstract—with tangible, palpable, relatable, images.
For example, when I discuss a brain tumor with a patient, I tell them that it’s like a weed—I can take out the plant part of it, but there will be roots left over that will require further treatment.
Use analogies and similes. They can be very effective. As can cliches—they’re cliches for a good reason.
Personalize your message. As a friend in medical school admissions advises applicants, “No one cares about what specifically you have done, they want to know how what you have done has affected you.”
Adding personal, emotional coloring to your interaction draws in your counterpart(s) and humanizes you.
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We Use "Specialized” Language Too Much
In most communications, avoid using the technical language of your discipline.
Posted August 28, 2023
Reviewed by Tyler Woods
KEY POINTS
Too often, we break into the specialized jargon of our industries when speaking with others.
Industry-specific language is understandable only to others of a similar level within the industry.
We should always seek to communicate in an understandable and relatable manner.
Simple, straight-forward, conversational language is effective for most audiences.
National Cancer Institute/Unsplash
Source: National Cancer Institute/Unsplash
We use “specialized” language too much.
All too often, when speaking with others not in our fields of endeavor, we break into the specialized vernacular of our industries. We certainly do it in medicine:
“Mr. Jones, the pathology’s back on your neoplasm. It’s a glioblastoma. We accomplished a gross total resection, but you will need adjuvant therapies for further cytoreduction and palliation. We would recommend a DNA alkylating agent and a sub-lethal combination of fractionated whole brain and focused-beam radiation therapy. Have a nice day!”
article continues after advertisement
And it’s not just physicians. Lawyers, businesspeople, engineers, contractors, plumbers, mechanics, and the like, all can break into language that is decipherable only to those inhabiting their professional universes.
Specialized Language Has Its Place, But...
Granted such speech has a purpose. It can make professional interactions very efficient. And it kind of feels good once mastered. Fluency signifies that we are part of the club, a member of the guild. It elevates us above the great unwashed masses around us.
ThisisEngineering RAEng/Unsplash
Source: ThisisEngineering RAEng/Unsplash
It also serves to give us a sense of control in fraught interactions. It can smooth over holes in our knowledge (dazzling people with our B.S.). It takes less energy than explaining everything. And, in medicine, at least, it can act as a buffer for feelings of our own vulnerability when confronted with terrible things that happen to others.
But for those on the other end of the conversation, it’s often frustratingly, maddeningly, infuriatingly, obfuscating and confusing, and it throws up barriers between us and them.
So when seeking to connect with others, or to convey important information, wouldn’t it behoove us to avoid the super-specialized language of our industries and speak as plainly, simply, and understandably as possible?
article continues after advertisement
Communicating in Simple Language
But how can we step out of our specialized tongues and present our thoughts and concepts more plainly? Here are a few suggestions:
Ask early what your counterparts already understand about the topic at hand. This should give you a read on their level of “sophistication” in the subject matter and help you hone down your message to the key points you wish them to absorb.
Henri Mathieu-Saint-Laurent/Pexels
Source: Henri Mathieu-Saint-Laurent/Pexels
Listen to your audience. What do they want or need from you? You may deliver the epitome of eloquent orations, but if you have not attended to your audience’s concerns, musings, and queries, they will leave feeling disappointed, perhaps even disrespected.
Know your message(s). You have entered the conversation for a reason. While you must attend to your audience’s needs, it should be clear in your mind what points you wish to impart to them. Most times, keep said critical points(s) limited to three or fewer.
Interpret and simplify complex concepts. This should be a central focus whenever dealing with counterparts who don’t share your degree of knowledge of the concept at hand (even in your own field of endeavor). You can always add layers of complexity once they are up to speed.
Follow Winston Churchill’s advice to use short words and sentences. Don’t seek to awe your audience with your unparalleled vocabulary.
article continues after advertisement
Churchill would also tell you to paint a picture in your audience’s mind(s). That is, support the central concept—even if quite abstract—with tangible, palpable, relatable, images. For example, when I discuss a brain tumor with a patient, I tell them that it’s like a weed—I can take out the plant part of it, but there will be roots left over that will require further treatment.
Use analogies and similes. They can be very effective. As can cliches—they’re cliches for a good reason.
Personalize your message. As a friend in medical school admissions advises applicants, “No one cares about what specifically you have done, they want to know how what you have done has affected you.” Adding personal, emotional coloring to your interaction draws in your counterpart(s) and humanizes you.
COGNITION ESSENTIAL READS
Learning to Read Rewires Brains
Is Your Brain (Like) a Quantum Computer?
Ben Moreland/Unsplash
Source: Ben Moreland/Unsplash
Assess how the communication is going. Don’t just plow through all that you feel needs to be divulged if you clearly have lost your audience. When disclosing very bad news to a patient or their family, we find they can only handle and absorb one or two critical pieces of information at a time.
Break up fraught communications into several shorter conversations. Repeat critical points often, over time.
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Slow down. Take your time. Let things sink in. Be patient with your audience.
Stay on theme. No meandering. Not prolonged unrelated vignettes.
Be direct, honest, and brave, particularly when delivering bad news. No beating around the bush, no euphemisms. Tell it like it is, and be willing to say “I don’t know” when you don’t know.
When appropriate, compliment. Notice an attribute of your audience and mention it. Everyone likes their qualities and efforts to be acknowledged. I often complimented the families of the very ill on how brave they were—because they were.
Humor is often very powerful and useful. Best when self-deprecating. It can humanize you and set a pleasant tone. But it can also turn your audience off in a heartbeat if it is too snide, cynical, sarcastic, dark, or nasty.
Finally, before any important conversation or talk, do some practice runs. Try never to deliver it cold. And do it out loud. It is a much different experience hearing your words hang in the air from reading them on your computer or imagining them in your head.