3-2-1: How to be great, the power of cold emails, and the dangers of working late

"You can cold email nearly anyone, but nearly everyone overlooks how powerful it can be.

Sending one email each week that feels like a stretch can change your life. Will you get turned down? Sure, most of the time. But you only need one to pay off for something amazing to happen.

Take your time, write a thoughtful message, and muster the courage to p... See more

3-2-1: How to be great, the power of cold emails, and the dangers of working late

read on JamesClear.com | May 23, 2024

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Is the secret to life a good email?

“ If you write every cold email like it might change your life, one may. If you don't, none will.”

Cold emails are a great way to land a job. Here's what I've learned: ∙ Email the CEO directly. ∙ Show that you're unique. ∙ Be specific. ∙ Make a bold request. ∙ Have a clear call-to-action. ∙ Don't be humble. This isn't the time to be modest. Now... make magic happen.