The Law of PowerPoint Gravity – Slides multiply. Output withers.
From The Footnote Archives
- One deck reached 120 slides to explain a 10-slide idea.
- Another was revised so often that the project expired waiting for alignment.
- Font debates delayed delivery.
- The file size grew faster than the outcome.
John once led a workshop to finalize the story.
The deck had reached Version 39. Fourteen stakeholders attended. The agenda promised closure.
The Strategist rearranged slides for narrative flow. The Boss suggested bolstering the optimism. Mr. Bully declared, “It needs more energy.” The Diplomat asked if the tone aligned with brand values.
Two hours later, they agreed to schedule another session.
One day, the deck became Version 50.
The project stayed on hold.
Johnny leaned back:
When slides evolve faster than the work, gravity wins.
(Margin note found beside Version 47:
“The story improved every time reality was removed.”)
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