You can say a lot in a little time, if you stick to words of one syllable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Concise language allows for more efficient communication under time pressure.
- In plain terms
- You can say more quickly if you use short words.
- What can you take from it?
- Use simple words to save time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you shorten your message under pressure?
- When does simplicity fail you?
Another view
Some complex ideas require longer words to express accurately.
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