Rule of 3 not 2 not 4
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The Power of Three: Enhance Your Impact with Simplicity
Summary:
From floral arrangements to business presentations, the magic number is three.---
When you're arranging flowers, creating balloon bouquets, or planning business presentations, do you use the "rule of three"? In visual compositions like flowers and balloons, odd numbers create a more appealing aesthetic. Next time, skip the two or four balloons and go for three to impress your friends!
The Rule of Three in Action
Let me share a story from my days as a T-ball coach that illustrates the power of the rule of three. Many years ago, I coached alongside a remarkably tall fellow, 6'10" to be precise, while I'm just 5'7". We were guiding five-year-olds in their first steps into the world of baseball.
During an early practice, as I demonstrated how to hit the ball off the "tee," my towering friend, Bill, questioned my approach. Although I was taken aback at first, what followed was a valuable lesson.
Bill advised, "Clayton, tell the kids only three things. That's all they'll remember?"if you're lucky!" He suggested using relatable visuals or clues for each point and stressed the importance of consistency and repetition.
Here's how we applied this:
1. Setting Up: I told the kids to plant their feet like tree trunks with roots?"a code word "ROOTS" helped them remember.
2. Watching the Ball: We used a gesture of pointing two fingers to our eyes to remind them to WATCH the bat hit the ball.
3. Running to First: Parents enthusiastically helped by shouting, "RUN, RUN!" when the ball was hit. Our first batter humorously ran straight to second base and beyond. We learned a lot that year!
Bill's insight extended beyond kids; adults, too, struggle to remember more than three points. This is the essence of the "rule of three."
Applying the Rule of Three in Business
1. Identify Key Points: Focus on the three most crucial messages you want to convey.
2. Relate to Your Audience: Connect each point to familiar concepts to capture interest.
3. Reiterate for Emphasis: Consistent repetition helps reinforce your message.
For your next presentation, consider these three critical points. Do you begin and end by emphasizing them? If you're using PowerPoint, limit yourself to three bullet points per slide, encouraging focus and prioritization. Make sure your points are relevant to your audience. Are they clarifying a call to action? Demonstrate their benefits.
A wise person once recommended: "Tell them what you're going to tell them. Tell them. Then remind them what you told them."
Start practicing the rule of three, and you'll be amazed at how effectively it enhances your communication!
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