The great challenge of using numbers in presentations and interviews is breathing life into them so listeners take note, comprehend, and remember.
Since the currency here in Washington DC these days is expressed in trillions, I wanted to pass along this visual of what a trillion is.
The file was sent to me without attribution, so I apologize to its creator for not giving him or her credit. If any of you know its origin, I'd appreciate your letting me know.
Note: I have omitted the final 3 slides because they make a partisan political statement. Although I may agree with their viewpoint, political commentary is not the purpose of this blog.
And now, to demonstrate the escalation from million to billion to trillion, click on the file link below.
