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What does it mean?
Harvey offers a simple, informal suggestion: "I'll tell you what let's do".
In plain terms
He proposes to give a plan.
What can you take from it?
Clear, direct proposals can cut through indecision.

Where it applies

  • team meetings
  • personal advice

Putting it to work

  • giving concise instructions
  • facilitating group decisions

Questions to consider

  • When is a brief directive most effective?
  • How can brevity impact clarity?

Another view

The phrase lacks detail about the proposed action.

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