Why is the duration of discourse set to ninety minutes?
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definition
"In the dance of words, attention wanes; I choose ninety minutes to honor your presence and keep the essence alive."
According to Osho, his discourses last ninety minutes because audience alertness naturally drops: after 30 minutes a third sleep, after 60 minutes two-thirds, and by 90 minutes all—so he leaves. He adds, humorously, that without a wife to enforce the 'KISS—Keep It Short, Stupid' rule, a time limit protects against endless talking.
He stops at ninety minutes because people doze off by then, and without someone to make him keep it short, a fixed limit keeps things concise.
Why this matters practically
- Plan talks or meetings around real attention spans.
- Use clear time limits (and humor) to keep communication sharp.
- Respect listeners’ energy; end before minds drift.
- Use clear time limits (and humor) to keep communication sharp.
- Respect listeners’ energy; end before minds drift.
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