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#14 - A deep dive on written communications | David Perell & Sam Corcos

Jan 27, 2023

David Perell, 'The Writing Guy', and Sam Corcos discuss the mental barriers to writing and the best approaches for utilizing written communication. They highlight the depth and richness writing offers compared to other mediums, emphasizing its role in conveying authority and trust. The conversation explores the emotional and mental commitment required for effective written communication, along with tips for exercising the mind through writing.

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Sam Corcos

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Quick takeaways

Writing requires deep focus and articulation to refine thoughts effectively.

Long-form written content enhances trust, transparency, and decision-making within organizations.

Deep dives

The Power of Writing to Clarify Thoughts and Create Precision

Writing forces individuals to focus their thoughts and ideas, compelling them to carefully articulate and refine their concepts. While oral communication and videos may offer speed and back-and-forth interaction, writing excels at preserving, specifying, and ensuring logical precision. The difference lies in the preservation and clarity that written text provides, necessitating time, effort, and multiple revisions to convey precise ideas effectively.

The Importance of Trust in Communication

00:45

The Randomness of Conversation

00:45

Filter Failure Over Information Overload

01:32

Introduction

5min

Exploring the Nuances of Communication Mediums

11min

Exploring the Dynamics of Written Communication

13min

The Importance of Writing and Communication in Organizational Clarity

16min

Navigating Context Collapse and Information Overload in Workplace Communication

2min

Enhancing Written Communication in the Workplace

7min

Exploring the Depths of Writing and Ideas

2min

Writing is a complex process that allows you to explore your thoughts on a deeper level because it calls for a different kind of focus and concentration. In this episode, Sam Corcos chatted with “The Writing Guy” David Perell about the best approaches for when, where, and why to use writing in certain forms of communication. They talked about the mental barriers to writing, especially when it requires deep thought and articulation, as well as the best approaches for when, where, and why to use writing in certain forms of communication.

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🎙What David Perell & Sam Corcos discuss:

(07:08) – Writing feels hard

(08:37) – Preserve your ideas through text

(10:49) – Look at each individual part

(12:56) – Writing offers rich content

(15:20) – Different mediums offer different levels of depth

(28:07) – Writing is a mental and emotional commitment

(34:40) – Exercise your mind

(44:27) – Writing conveys authority and trust

(49:44) – Know when to speak in-person and when to write

(50:47) – Deliver criticisms verbally

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