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Chunk it down
Chunk your advice down into simple steps that your audience can follow.
Aim for three steps or three takeaways if it’s possible in the context of your advice.
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Have a good structure
Be logical with your advice and structure it in a way that makes sense. Be sure to have an introduction, a body and a conclusion that highlights the takeaways.
This makes your advice easier to follow and more likely to be retained.
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Get to the point
Our attention span is only decreasing as time goes on and so those who can get to the point will win in this new attention economy.
Your advice may be amazing, but it will never be heard if you can’t get to the point.
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Be respectful
No one likes to be spoken down to and you have your own issues. You’re not perfect either. Remember that whenever you’re giving advice.
Even if your audience disagrees with your advice, they’ll respect you if you respect them first.
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Tell a story
Dry information and stats don’t inspire people to make a change or listen to you.
We don't usually remember facts, figures or statistics. Storytelling is how you make your advice human, relatable and real.
Keep your story short and concise.
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Use your own experience
It is the best advice you can give. No one has exactly the same story or list of experiences as you, so that’s what makes your advice truly unique.
Inject emotion to your message. Emotion is what can make your advice feel universal.
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Make it inspirational
Advice that is simultaneously inspiring works.
Being inspired is how you get people’s attention. Inspiration makes us feel good and positivity always wins.
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Big projects look overwhelming and often lead to stress and procrastination.
Time management tips:
- Break it down. Whenever you start a new task, break it down into steps that you can complete in 20–30 minutes, even if they look trivial.
Understand Your Target
Establish if the person in need of advice would prefer anecdotes, personal stories, short takeaways, specific examples, or fuller context.
Also, acknowledge the state of mind she or he is in—crisis mode or planning mode?
Simplify and Break Down
- Use simple and straightforward language. Avoid using jargon or technical terms that the language model may not understand.
- Break down complex tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. This will make it easier for the language model to understand what you want it to do.
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