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A Short Attention Span
A Short Attention Span
Does Dave suffer from a short attention span?
Unlikely, considering he spends eight hours a day gazing into a tranquil lake.
The actual span of someone's attention is not rigidly defined by time, the number of slides, or any objective measure; it is governed by one thing alone — their level of engagement.
Consider this
Whenever you impose arbitrary limits on your communication, you're essentially accepting an underlying assumption that you won't engage your audience—in other words, that your content will be boring.
Why assume this when sharing something that is important to you?
Do not be boring!
Not sure how? Stay tuned
Sagi Rechter
Creative consultant in tech
I specialize in value communication for tech, aiding businesses in attracting clients, partners, and funding. Join my mailing list for insights.
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