One of my favorite quotes is attributed to numerous sources, but I first heard it as cited by Mark Twain:
I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead
Mark Twain
For years, I’ve had this quote in the back of my mind when writing emails, blog posts, P2s, instructions, or letters. Now, it’s habitually a part of my writing.
Rewriting, rereading. For every iteration, could it be said with fewer, more precise words?
It takes time, it takes practice, and I am no expert, but this simple quote has helped me immensely.
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wow!! 39I want to be a successful leader who just happens to be a woman, not a successful leader despite not being a man