8. Keep the Message Simple

If you want to cut through the noise, you need to make your message as simple and easy to consume as possible.

All of us suffer from massive information overload, which creates seemingly endless confusion and stress.

Keep them short, but have enough triggers in the keywords to jumpstart your memory when you look at them again:

• Stick to keywords and very short sentences.
• Write out your notes in your own words.
• Find a note-taking style to fit both your needs and t...

Clear, direct, and open communication helps to avoid misunderstandings.

It also builds trust and promotes understanding.