Book Review — Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less — by Jim VandeHei

❤ Time to Read “Smart Brevity” — by Jim VandeHei! ❤

Anthony Wong
4 min readAug 18, 2024

Introduction

  • “Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less,” authored by Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios, is a modern guide to effective communication in an age of information overload.
  • Released in 2023, the book builds on Axios’s editorial philosophy of delivering news and insights in a concise and impactful manner.
  • VandeHei argues that brevity, clarity, and precision are crucial for capturing attention and conveying messages efficiently in today’s fast-paced world.

Summary

The Philosophy of Smart Brevity

  • VandeHei introduces the concept of “Smart Brevity,” which emphasizes the importance of delivering information in a concise, clear, and engaging way.
  • He explains that with the overwhelming amount of content consumers face daily, brevity helps ensure that…

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