E798 - Book Review - Before We Forget How To Connect by Vinh Giang - A Practical Guide to Better Communication

Episode 798 - Book Review - Before We Forget How To Connect by Vinh Giang - A Practical Guide to Better Communication Before We Forget How to Connect by Vinh Giang Dave reviews Before We Forget How to Connect by Vinh Giang, a practical guide to better communication, presence, and personal growth. Giang explores voice, body language, storytelling, and active listening, while encouraging readers to recognize that they can change how they show up in the world. Dave recommends both the print edition and audiobook, saying the two formats work especially well together. We Learn to Play Small Giang uses a musical reference to explain how people develop communication habits. As children, many of us hear messages such as “use your inside voice.” Family, upbringing, and early influences teach us to stay quiet, avoid attention, or behave in a particular way. Over time, those habits can become the only notes we play. Some people become reserved and quiet. Others become loud and highly expressive. Giang challenges readers to use more of their range, adjusting pace, volume, tone, listening, and expression as the situation calls for it. Change Starts With Small Adjustments The book’s central message offers hope: you do not need fifty major changes to become a different version of yourself. Giang argues that a few small, deliberate adjustments can change how the world experiences you and how you experience yourself. Dave appreciates that message. Many people say, “This is just who I am,” as though personality and communication style are fixed. Giang treats that statement as an excuse to avoid growth. He believes people can improve, shift, and develop new skills at any stage of life. A Book You Can Make Your Own Giang designed the book with space for readers to respond, reflect, and add their own experiences. He wants it to become a personal reference that readers return to as they work on communication skills. The book avoids overwhelming readers by breaking its ideas into practical, usable steps. Dave sees value for parents, partners, coworkers, leaders, and anyone who wants stronger relationships. Better communication can improve conversations at home, deepen connection with family, and help people express themselves with greater confidence. Why Dave Recommends It Dave highlights the book as part of his National Podcast Post Month daily episodes for Living the Next Chapter. He praises Giang as a speaker, online educator, and first-time author, calling the book an impressive debut. He also hopes to welcome Giang onto the show for a future conversation. You can change how you communicate and how you show up. A few intentional adjustments in voice, listening, body language, and storytelling can help you become a more confident, connected version of yourself.  Vinh talks about his new book: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b8TRuNR6ag⁠ ⁠https://vinhgiang.com/⁠ Support the show ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks! https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca