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

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

Transcripts & Show Notes

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