Concise Messaging

Condense messages to 5 sentences or less using the High-Five Habit framework. Most messages can and should be this concise.

Core Principles

The High-Five Habit

Primary Constraint: Most messages should be 5 sentences or less.

Supporting Principles

• Communication Method: If condensation seems forced or loses critical nuance, suggest phone/meeting instead
• Reflection Built-In: By requesting AI assistance, you have already implemented the pause principle
• Distribution Strategy: Recipient limits and timing remain your strategic choices
• Urgency Assessment: Response expectations stay under your control

Communication Philosophy