In a world that rewards volume, brevity is a quiet rebellion.
Every Sunday, I take time to sit down and read through all the email newsletters I get each week. One quote from Seth Godin stands out this week: “Be as brief as useful.”
Longer Posts, Longer Thoughts
I've noticed that my Book Brew posts have become longer recently, and I've been reflecting on this trend. So seeing that quote from him had me ponder even more. If you have been reading my posts for a while, hopefully, you are finding some useful bits.
Context vs. Clarity
I try to be as brief as I can, but I often realize that context can be the key between understanding and complete confusion.
In line with keeping it brief, I’ll end with this valuable quote from Robert Greene on strategic communication: “The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.”
Ponder This
- What’s one message you could trim by half and still get your point across?
- Is your communication clear, or just crowded?
Books
- Seth’s Blog - Seth Godin
- The Laws of Human Nature - Robert Greene
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