Writing promotes clarity and precision of thoughts, aiding in thought preservation and structured communication.
Text writing balances efficiency and scalability for enduring content, contrasting with audio and video communication methods.
Writing requires focus and mental energy, unearthing insights and fostering in-depth analysis for impactful communication.
Deep dives
The Clarity of Writing and Different Communication Mediums
Writing forces clarity as it allows one to stay focused, rewrite, and compress thoughts, preserving them logically and precisely. While podcasts and videos offer speed and back-and-forth communication, writing shines in preservation and specificity, crucial for deeper thoughts and precise communication. The inception of writing marked a shift towards scientific progress post the industrial revolution, emphasizing its pivotal role in thought preservation.
The Emotional Depth of Communication Mediums
Audio messaging excels at stirring emotions and reaching the masses democratically, contrasted with text's hierarchical nature requiring certain educational backgrounds for comprehension. Videos visually enhance audio but are costlier to produce. Text stands as a balance of efficiency, scalability, and preservation, facilitating profound comprehension and ensuring enduring content.
Writing's Cognitive Weight and Emotional Investment
Writing requisites dedicated time and mental energy to articulate thoughts precisely. The process of writing uncovers ideas and nuances not easily surfaced in conversations, promoting in-depth analysis and structured thinking. Writing acts as mental weightlifting, demanding focused attention for strategic communication and fostering content preservation for enduring impact.
The Struggle of Context Collapse and Solutions through Writing
Context collapse arises from information overload, leading to lost signal amidst noise. Long-form writing aids in maintaining clarity and establishing finality in decisions, promoting deeper insights and aligning diverse perspectives. Addressing context collapse necessitates promoting long-form internal writing and summarization strategies to ensure comprehensive understanding and solution-oriented discussions.
Cultural Norms and Writing's Role in Addressing Misunderstandings
Cultural norms, alongside strategic writing practices, can mitigate misconceptions and foster cohesive communication within teams. Writing serves as a tool to crystallize ideas, unveil hidden complexities, and navigate challenging topics with depth and precision. It complements leadership efforts by enforcing thoughtful communication practices and setting precedents for effective collaboration.
Sam Corcos, Levels CEO, sat down with David Perell, writer, teacher and podcaster for North Star Podcast. They chatted about the mental barriers to writing, especially when it requires deep thought and articulation. They also dug into the best approaches for when, where and why to use writing in certain forms of communication.
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(08:54) – Writing feels hard
(10:12) – Preserve your ideas through text
(12:20) – Look at each individual part
(14:20) – Writing offers rich content
(16:33) – Different mediums offer different levels of depth
(28:08) – Writing is a mental and emotional commitment
(34:13) – Exercise your mind
(42:57) – Writing conveys authority and trust
(47:47) – Know when to speak in-person and when to write
(48:43) – Deliver criticisms verbally