Phase 2: Where the Obvious Needs No Explanation

Overstating the Obvious: A Guide to Being Bluntly Honest

By now, you should have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. It's time to move on to more... let's say, obviously advanced techniques.

Here are a few key takeaways to get you started:

• It's not just a matter of 'it's not that hard,' it's a matter of 'it's not that hard, trust me.'
• When in doubt, add more adverbs. It's always more convincing that way.
• Remember, the most important thing is to be clear, concise, and utterly unambiguous.

For more on the art of overstating the obvious, visit our Clarifying the Inconsequential page for more on the subtleties of subtlety.

Defining the Undefinable takes it a step further by exploring the limits of human understanding.

Or, if you're feeling particularly bold, Overstating the Obvious in 10 Words or Less might be more your speed.