Sourav Kumar Nanda
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Sourav Kumar Nanda
A good structure is something you can trust. It relieves you from the burden of remembering and keeping track of everything. If you can trust the system, you can let go of the attempt to hold everything together in your head and you can start focusing on what is important: The content, the argument and the ideas. By
Sönke Ahrens • How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking
Let’s zoom in closer and go from abstract theory to applicable practice with the 4Cs.
- Clear : Avoid ambiguity, be direct, and use simple words/sentences.
- Concise : Be brief.
- Cogent : Ensure your writing follows a logical, relevant sequence. Each point should naturally lead to the next, building a cohesive argument backed up by data, examples, and/o
Tom White • Why Less Is More When Pitching Yourself
"the question of whether a computer can think is no more interesting than the question of whether a submarine can swim."
- edsger dijkstra
Consider a few basic, macroscopic rules that will take your word and phrase from drab to fab:
- Show, Don’t Tell: Use concrete examples and anecdotes to illustrate your points. I worked with X to design Y and Z which led to an uplift in $AM and B%” says a lot more than "I am a great designer.”
- Use Active Verbs : Active verbs make your writing flow dy
Tom White • Why Less Is More When Pitching Yourself
When a product fails — from industrial products to websites, systems and apps — the reason is almost never technology. And to be honest with you, it’s not always user experience either.
Joe Natoli • Think First: My No-Nonsense Approach to Creating Successful Products, Memorable User Experiences + Very Happy Customers
Success is the product of daily habits—not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.