Engage your audience: get to the point, use story structure, force specificity

The content discusses how Vicky Zhao suggests getting to the point by following the framework of “the one thing you must know about this topic is …”. It also emphasizes the importance of using specific, boilerplate phrases, clever mental models, and story structure to articulate ideas clearly on the spot. A unique aspect is the recommendation to use Via Negativa, talking about what something is not rather than what it is, to be more specific in communication. The advice also includes following the Story Spine structure to set up great storytelling and inverting questions to make decisions faster. This unconventional approach makes for an interesting read and provides practical tips for effective communication and thinking.

https://iandanielstewart.com/2024/06/09/engage-your-audience-by-getting-to-the-point-using-story-structure-and-forcing-specificity/

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