"Delete, delete, delete. If you don't end up reintroducing 10% of what you delete, you didn't cut enough."
ELON MUSK
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Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.
OPRAH WINFREY
Writing as a tool
Writing is a way of communicating. When you use clear, credible and persuasive language, you don't have to worry about a beautiful sentence or fancy words.
- If you are not clear from the start, you will end up wasting a lot of time clarifying your message. Aim to get it right from ...
If in doubt, cut it
It is more likely you've written too much than too little.
The rule for most writers is, "If in doubt, cut it." If a word, sentence, or paragraph isn't necessary, delete it. It will clarify what you're trying to say.
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