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3-Sentence Email
Personal rule: no email longer than 3 sentences. Else = call or meet.
Goal
Cut email write/read time, push complex talks to better channels.
Steps
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Add auto-signature: "I aim to keep emails ≤ 3 sentences. For longer dialog: call/meet me".
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You write emails in half the time.
Evidence base
School: Communication Efficiency
Founders: Guy Kawasaki · BLUF (US Military) (2006)
Guy Kawasaki 2006 proposed "3 sentences or less" rule, with BLUF from US Navy as oldest effective-message protocol.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "3-Sentence Email" take?
This exercise takes about 8 minutes, practiced solo in a Creative format.
When will I notice the effect of "3-Sentence Email"?
You write emails in half the time. In the short term: Colleagues respect you more — less read time, more action.
Is "3-Sentence Email" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Communication Efficiency (Guy Kawasaki, BLUF (US Military) (2006)). Guy Kawasaki 2006 proposed "3 sentences or less" rule, with BLUF from US Navy as oldest effective-message protocol.
Is "3-Sentence Email" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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