Articles Quote by Jim Shaw
“One thing I noticed over time is that if I got a bad review, usually the bad part of it was at the very end. I could tell that nobody read the whole review because they would just say, "It was great to see the review!" In a way, my brain shuts down at the end of an article. It doesn't really want to go to the end.”
About This Quote
People often skim to the end of reviews, losing focus and missing the final critique, which reveals a tendency to disengage before the conclusion.
In simple terms: Readers lose interest near the end of reviews.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to the whole review.
Themes
communication
feedback
attention
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- product evaluation
- academic writing
- online reviews
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
reading habits
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you lose focus at the end of a text?
- How can you keep engagement throughout?
A Different Perspective
The tendency to disengage may stem from fatigue or information overload.
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