"If these masters are still continually trying to improve their own craft, I don't have any excuses."The world's best don't reach the top and stop learning—they keep refining their craft. <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/david-rogier/">David Rogier</a>, founder and CEO of MasterClass, has spent years sitting across from elite performers, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs—and he’s discovered that excellence is less about talent than a relentless commitment to growth. In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/">Think Fast, Talk Smart</a>, he joins Matt Abrahams to share lessons from building a company around learning, persuasion, and communication. From earning the trust of high-profile talent to leading creative and technical teams, Rogier reveals why curiosity, adaptability, and authentic relationship-building are essential communication skills.Takeaways:<ul><li>Lead with curiosity. Build trust by asking thoughtful questions and focusing on the other person's needs, not your own. </li><li>Never stop improving. The world's top performers continuously seek feedback, refine their skills, and embrace lifelong learning.</li></ul>Activity:<ul><li>Study an expert. Watch a communicator you admire—a speaker, leader, or interviewer—and identify three techniques they use to engage their audience. Try incorporating one of those techniques into your next presentation or meeting.</li></ul>Episode Reference Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/david-rogier/">David Rogier</a></li><li><a href="https://www.masterclass.com/certificates/strategic-communication-build-trust-drive-decisions-lead-with-influence">Matt’s MasterClass</a></li></ul>Connect:<ul><li>Premium Signup >>>> <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/">Think Fast Talk Smart Premium</a></li><li>Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io</li><li>Episode Transcripts >>><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/302-master-this-how-to-learn-like-the-experts-do/"> Think Fast Talk Smart Website</a></li><li>Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>><a href="http://fastersmarter.io/"> FasterSmarter.io</a></li><li>Think Fast Talk Smart >>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/"> LinkedIn</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6caGRBUYZCmgDGM2RK6mxKB9jG_ccmm3">YouTube</a></li><li>Matt Abrahams >>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/"> LinkedIn</a></li></ul>Chapters:<ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction
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<li>(00:39) - The Power of Learning
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<li>(01:28) - Building Trust
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<li>(04:21) - Creating Great Content
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<li>(07:23) - Leading Different Teams
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<li>(09:45) - Learning from Masters
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<li>(10:54) - Communicating with a Stutter
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<li>(14:00) - The Final Three Questions
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<li>(17:39) - Conclusion</li>
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