I’m usually really bad about responding to emails … in any given day, I get dozens and dozens, and there’s simply no way I can answer everything that I want to answer. So for those of you with messages still sitting in my inbox, here are a couple of tips if you want to get a response from me.

1. Keep it short.
   A couple of sentences is usually enough.

2. Ask directly.
   I’m not that smart … beating around the bush distracts me.

3. Be persistent and patient.
   I won’t be offended, at all, if you send me 5-10 messages.

4. Be awesome.
   I tend to make time for people who I consider to be amazing.

5. Show me that you care.
   If nothing seems meaningful, I often don’t stop and notice.

6. Don’t.
   Sometimes email’s a terrible medium … phone or visit me!

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