ConTejas Code How to communicate well: interpersonally, in teams, and on stage
Feb 9, 2026
Science-backed systems for clarity, trust, and energy in interpersonal and public communication. How to listen better with the 4 L's and craft a one-sentence thesis to make ideas stick. When to use reasons versus cues for persuasion and a four-beat storytelling formula. Practical delivery tips: cut fluff, use gestures, control breath, and practice deliberately to build confident performances.
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Argument With A Friend
- Tejas describes arguing with a friend where agreement costs too much and he chose long-term debate instead.
- The example illustrates persuasion is about lowering cost of agreement, not forcing compliance.
React Summit: Read The Room
- At React Summit Tejas was placed in a small room that overflowed and smelled bad, so he switched to concise, credible delivery.
- He adapted his style to the room's low energy and still landed a well-received talk.
Scope-Hammer Your Script
- Scope-hammer a paragraph: delete ~30% of words and make the rest concrete.
- Add a clear signpost sentence and aim for minimal work, not minimal words.
