Deletion is a gift

If you’re going to be providing information to someone else, whether it’s a speech, a meeting, or a presentation, one of the best gifts you can give is one of deletion.

In the book “ Smart Brevity “, the authors say:

“Delete, delete, delete. What words, sentences or paragraphs can you eliminate before sending? Every word or sentence you can shave saves the other person time. Less is more-and a gift.”

It’s easy to write a long piece, but cutting it down requires effort — and that effort will be appreciated by the recipient. Remove fat and bloat, cut down your slides by 90%, weigh your words carefully, and take the time to write something shorter.

Everyone will appreciate it.

Originally published at https://www.mickmel.com.