The Child's Test
How simplicity holds the key to understanding
Have you ever come across the age old adage “If you want people to understand your message, test it on a child first” This simple yet profound saying highlights a fundamental truth - the clarity and simplicity of a concept are often best measured by a child’s ability to grasp it. Simplicity, the phrase “keep it simple” is itself a straightforward and elegant notion. Its suggests that in the grand tapestry of life, we often find ourselves entangled in needless complexity and bay do I get in a tangle.
In my line of work, which involves facilitating and hosting writing retreats and therapeutic journaling workshops, I strive to keep my message real simple.
Like many business founders, I’m always trying to fine tune my marketing content. Always searching for the right words to explain what it is I offer and how I help my women go on a transformational journey. As much as I love the word ‘transformational’ it is a mouth full. How do I make it simpler to understand?
I had an idea at 3am t…