Be Brief, Be Remembered

Speeches that are measured by the hour will die with the hour. – Thomas Jefferson

Anything that takes too long to convey will be experienced as an ordeal.

That which is delivered with relevance, wit and dispatch will be valued – and remembered.

Be brief.

Be complete.

Be useful.

It’s possible to do all three.

Just don’t take too much of anyone’s time, it’ll be a waste for everyone.

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