Summary: Wes Kao’s newsletter discusses the importance of focusing on the bigger picture instead of getting caught up in minor technicalities. He shares examples of how to avoid over-explaining and redirect conversations towards productive outcomes. The main takeaway is to prioritize effectiveness over proving correctness in communication.
Resist the temptation to call the person out for using confusing language. If you point out how their message could have multiple interpretations… YOU could end up looking like the one who is causing confusion. (View Highlight)