Rule of 3 not 2 not 4
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The Power of the Rule of Three
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From flower arrangements to business presentations, thinking in threes makes a difference.Keywords:
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Have you ever considered using the rule of three when arranging flowers, creating balloon bouquets, or crafting business presentations? Our eyes naturally prefer odd or asymmetrical groupings. So next time you're preparing a balloon bouquet, skip two or four and go with three!Before diving into business presentations, let me share an insightful baseball story that highlights the rule of three.
Years ago, I coached T-ball with a colleague who stood at an impressive 6'10". Being 5'7", I literally looked up to him! We were coaching five-year-olds as they took their first steps into baseball.
During one practice, Bill observed me instructing the kids on hitting the ball off the "tee." "What are you doing?" he asked. My years of baseball had me momentarily confused as I explained I was just giving hitting instructions. That's when Bill imparted a life lesson.
"Clayton," he said, "you can only tell the kids three things. It's all they'll remember?"if you're lucky!" He also advised using relatable visuals or hints for each point and emphasized the importance of consistency and repetition.
Step one was about positioning in the batter's box. I told them to imagine their feet as tree trunks rooted to the ground. Our cue was "ROOTS!" Second, I emphasized watching the bat hit the ball, using two fingers pointed at our eyes as a reminder to WATCH. Lastly, they had to remember to run?"parents would join in from the stands, shouting "RUN" during games. Our first batter hilariously ran straight out to second base and beyond during our opening game! We learned plenty that year.
Bill later explained that not just kids, but adults, have short memories too. Share one thing, and they'll remember it. Two things? Still manageable. Three is the maximum they might recall, hence the rule of three.
Applying the Rule of Three in Business Presentations:
1. Prioritize the three most crucial points you want to convey.2. Relate each point to something familiar to capture your audience's attention.
3. Repeat the three points consistently to reinforce your message.
Think about your next presentation. What are the three key points you need to emphasize? Do you make sure to start and end by reinforcing them? On PowerPoint, limit bullet points to three per slide. This helps you focus on priorities. How do your points connect with your audience? Are they calls to action? Why are they important? How will they benefit your listeners?
A wise person once said, "Tell them what you're going to tell them. Tell them. Then, remind them of what you told them!"
Start practicing the rule of three. You'll be amazed at its effectiveness!
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