One thing I’m still working on is brevity.

When I care about something, I tend to go deeper than necessary because I want to make sure I’ve fully explained the thinking behind it. That can sometimes mean I say more than I need to or take longer to get to the point.

I’ve been actively working on tightening my communication, especially in professional settings, by focusing on clarity first, and reminding myself that the goal isn’t to say everything, it’s to say what’s essential. (In fact, it was a goal to make this this shortest answer of all.)

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