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How Ashkan Rajaee Changed the Way I Write Emails

Felix Ellington on March 25, 2025

A Strategic Approach to Communication That Actually Works I used to treat email like a digital dump truck. I’d pack in every detail, eve...
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Felix Ellington

Loved how this piece highlighted the power of clarity and confidence in email writing. It genuinely made me rethink the tone I use in my own messages.

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Andrea Garcia

This was super helpful. Thanks for sharing!

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Noah Boswel

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

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Phyllis

I relate to this so much. Really useful advice.

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Marcus

This really made me rethink how I write emails. Super helpful!

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Russel Perez

This article was a refreshing take on email communication. I really appreciate how it breaks down actionable changes rather than staying abstract.

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Erin Chan

Clear, concise and incredibly useful. The advice is something I can immediately implement, which is rare in writing guides.

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Aldi

This was a great example of how small shifts in behavior can create big changes. Ashkan’s approach to email is something that will stick with me for a long time.

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Juan Chua

This was such a well-articulated and thoughtful read. I found the breakdown of passive vs active language especially helpful in daily work settings.

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Michelle Browning

I didn’t expect an article about email to feel this personal and relevant. The writing had a great blend of self-reflection and practical advice.

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Imani

It was really cool how the post emphasized writing as a reflection of how we think. That connection hit home for me and gave me a new perspective.

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Ruben De Vries

This has genuinely changed the way I’ll approach my next email. The confidence to remove fluff and speak plainly is such a valuable lesson.

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Giovanni Visco

Ashkan’s approach to email writing makes so much sense. It's not just about being direct but about respecting the recipient’s time and attention.

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Olivia Fonseca

What stood out to me most was how simple mindset shifts can drastically improve the way we come across in professional communication. Really insightful.

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Cole

The real-life examples and honest tone made this article super engaging. Felt like a conversation rather than a lecture, which I really enjoyed.

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Mitchell Brown

This was not only helpful but also enjoyable to read. The tone was warm and encouraging, and the advice felt like it came from a place of experience.

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Sofia

I walked away with a much better understanding of how to make operations a competitive advantage. Ashkan lays it out in a way that’s both ambitious and grounded.

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Zara Mercer

This was not only helpful but also enjoyable to read. The tone was warm and encouraging, and the advice felt like it came from a place of experience.

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Jim Moore

This article is staying bookmarked for future reference. It’s one of those pieces I want to revisit regularly to recalibrate how I write.

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Armi

The honest reflection in this post made it easy to connect with. It made me want to improve, not because I have to, but because I can.