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SIGNALING, MESSAGING, OR JUST WRITE

“Why don’t you just write?” Instead of ‘signaling,’ write it down. Written words are part of ‘messaging.’ Instead of making readers wonder what you’re trying to mean, just write and they’ll figure it out. But you must write to the standards that have come before you. For example:

NEW IDEA? TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT

A new idea is not something to fear. You might hear something different, but not too different? Then give it a try.

MAKE EXCUSES THAT AT LEAST MAKE SOME SENSE

Make excuses for yourself that don’t make others look bad. If you’re more of an ‘excuse’ person than a ‘get things done’ person, at least make it plausible. Instead of, “I can’t do ____ , because of ___ ,” try and be convincing. Do this instead: “I did ____ , but I need help with […]