Don't muddle your speech by going outside the standard "three points" format. While it might seem overly simple, it is a proven format for an audience that is hearing and not reading.

Which of the following words, if it replaced "muddle" in the first sentence of the paragraph, would CHANGE the meaning of the paragraph? ]]>
We all like to sleep. I know it's hard to get up some mornings, but I can assure you that the reward is well worth the effort. If you follow my guidelines and make the effort to get up a little bit earlier every day, you reap rewards in your home and on your report card.

The word "reap" in the paragraph above tells the reader that ____. ]]>