Exercises
10 min
Exercise • Needs
Distinguish Needs from Strategies
Master the PLATO rule to identify when you're expressing a universal need versus a specific strategy.
Quick Reference
P
Person
If you mention someone specific, it's a strategy
L
Location
A specific place indicates a strategy, not a need
A
Action
A specific action is always a strategy
T
Time
A specific time signals a strategy
O
Object
A specific object is a strategy to meet a need
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