10+ ways to simplify complex concepts

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1. Divide concepts and highlight

Headers to divide concepts

1. Numbers for instructions or step-by-step actions

• Use bullet points for key concepts
• Use bold to emphasize points

2. Analogies

3. Ruthless Editing: Pretend that you will pay yourself $10 for every unnecessary word or sentence you can delete

4. Data Visualization

• Numerical Data: Charts for numerical data
• Non-Numerical Data: Process diagrams such as Smart Art in Microsoft Word

5. Start with an area of agreement and provide context

6. Storytelling

7. Use AI writing tools to summarize explanations

https://smmry.com/

8. Keep read time within a few minutes

9. Don't be recalcitrant: cut down on big words and jargon

10. Ask yourself: If I explained this to someone who just walked off the street would they understand?

11. When all else fails use hand puppets