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Think Fast, Talk Smart · August 24, 2026 · 24m

317. Plot Twist: The Second Story Hiding Inside Every Great Pitch

Rhett Reese
Show Notes

Screenwriter Rhett Reese (Deadpool, Zombieland) shares how techniques from screenwriting can make anyone a more persuasive communicator. He explains that every pitch actually tells two stories: the idea you are selling and the story of the audience's success if they say yes. Reese emphasizes the power of brevity and cutting unnecessary words to increase clarity and impact. He also offers advice on creating an environment that invites honest feedback, a skill essential for creative collaboration.

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Highlights

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Every Pitch Tells Two Stories00:03:09
A successful pitch doesn’t just sell the idea; it also sells the audience on the story of their own success if they say yes.
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Create Space for Honest Feedback00:10:35
To get genuine, useful feedback, you must create an environment where collaborators feel safe and their input is valued.
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Editorial

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Brevity Strengthens Your Message00:01:18
Cutting unnecessary words and choosing them carefully makes your ideas land with greater clarity, impact, and memorability.
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Misc

✧Rhett Reese, known for the irreverent Deadpool script, reveals that the key to a successful pitch is making the audience the protagonist of their own second story.
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