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Make the Most of Your Chance to Succeed: Take a Second Look

By Bonnie Budzowski
President, InCredible Messages, LP

There are days when the result is so bad that no fewer than five revisions are required. In contrast, when I’m greatly inspired, only four revisions are needed.
                      John Kenneth Galbraith,
                      quoted in Writing on Both Sides of the Brain

Many people think revising is a process of correcting punctuation and tweaking a word here or there—a tedious and insubstantial process. Professional writers, on the other hand, spend up to half their efforts revising their documents. These writers take the meaning of the word seriously and re-vision their work: they step back and take another good, hard look.

To ruthlessly revise is to take full advantage of your opportunity to succeed. After all, when you give a verbal presentation, you have one shot. Your talk either goes well or it doesn’t. In writing, you get as many chances as you are willing to take before the deadline. Revision is the process of making the most of these chances.

Revision involves checking your document to see how well you’ve stated your message—from the reader’s point of view. Try reviewing your work with a reader’s critical eye. You will probably find details that need to be clarified and transitions that need to be strengthened. Chances are you’ll also find grammatical and punctuation mistakes.

Yes, revision takes time, but it is an avenue to clear and concise communication. So get out your red pen. It’s worth it. Your success is at stake.
 

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Bonnie Budzowski, President of inCredible Messages, is a recognized expert—helping people to use influence and persuasion to sell their ideas and move business forward. Bonnie is a professional speaker, author and coach. She recently launched a new coaching project to help her clients "Write the Book of Their Dreams."

Clients appreciate Bonnie’s practical, humorous and high-energy approach. She holds an MA in Communication and has been called upon to work with corporations, entrepreneurs, universities, and associations.

If you’d like to sell your ideas, boost your influence, or advance your career through a book or presentation, call Bonnie at 412-828-1629, bonnie@inCredibleMessages.com or visit her website at www.inCredibleMessages.com. 

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