Learn to write well! Specifically, learn how to persuade via the written word. There are a few specific things you can do to improve. And if done well, it’s a shockingly effective skill set that can impact every part of your life.
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3. Less than 25 words a sentence. Put commas where most use periods. 3-4 sentences per paragraph. Use active voice vs passive. Don’t use adverbs. These are generalizations that you can break after a while. Use
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4. Write at a 6th grade reading level. Simple writing is smart writing. Read Warren Buffets annual letter. He explains the worlds most complicated businesses very simply. It works. Use
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5. Change up your rhythm. Some longer sentences. Some short ones. Make your writing sing.pic.twitter.com/0Gbi7WjcgM
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I’ll do more another time. But learn to write effectively! It will change your business life, love life, personal life. Everything! Clear writing is clear thinking.
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Great tips! Do you ever get the feeling right before publishing a certain article that it will be a hit or a dud? Do you have feel any fear when sharing a personal story or experience?
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No fear. I’d say I can guess 35%-45% of the time if something’s a hit.
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Attention. Do I have your attention? Interest. Are you interested....?
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Put. That. Coffee. Down.
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Underrated tweet and thought .
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