The surprising benefits of becoming a better writer

People with a background in creative writing have a secret advantage. [Rich Life Insiders Banner](113/d586LZ04/VWgmnK8h5mtQW21CDX9335FN3W2ZRfP15gJVLQN4sL4dz3qn9gW7Y8-PT6lZ3mpW1nL4Nz5wS08qN6mC8BQysXHxVVGbV23XZl4-N4XPmnqTH8d1W5rzrCB7vDb35W20Xz7l5kSsLGW2TM_Bl5tGKy_VwxqS-5C29XJW6gz0n0642BPMW8ZZpRj2_qCHXN2X8-Mt38gd4W5HxBTQ273T38W8Bv6Cf6J93zvW1MJZ3V87jZV4W1d-NDb54jcvZW61_SQ63fP-FCW89K9zw5Jn5T0W8gxrKd58JStpW4St_fS95dwVRW7XYZxF1WSJqgW10KN4m3dykCDN3rxX3DdF_gfW3qxZQL8zLKmpN2znQVJlzM36W8qSq37338FD-W33b6C32qZGm7f5MhXgC04) {NAME}, People with a background in creative writing have a secret advantage. They’re trained storytellers. They can weave a narrative into anything — including a job application. And because a good story can [trigger an emotional response in a recruiter](113/d586LZ04/VWgmnK8h5mtQW21CDX9335FN3W2ZRfP15gJVLQN4sL4f83qn9gW95jsWP6lZ3l0VWnH8-77mDzJW10p5PW1LrLH-W7R9PpB6FR3j5W7SfFww3VjRbLW2vryKQ4RMyCmW11GdvF2SwSgYW1qldsY4TpdV-W45YkLV6p5pNhN1wRl3tQmBdBN2r9-hx5hdzcW3zg4VB394BZlW69Bm_81vxJB9W5Yw6-N3mLXQQW1PvdrB1_2ZkDW34Y6m84Gqb48W2fG7VD6n69x5W14Xw_y8KN3wzW2XbCCM3hcPLjN2J55JFdzhB6N2mbw5ZscMPSW8yC2pv8TcVssW8zPbm74xj4cCW6Tpflp5-W0GjVYZPd82f2hdYW5xR0zY9hFkc3N24Mg1F1_m8_W32t7Vy2hz1bNVZrzcN8Jv1MGW4ZM2NT7MCFngW6BtcnN13jW4gdBN18H04), that skill just multiplies the chances of getting an offer. But writing isn’t just for people who want to work a full-time job…or pen the next great American novel. I started my business by writing a blog in my dorm room. Now, that little blog has grown big enough to employ a team of great people and fund my luxury travel all over the world. I’m confident that you, too, can use writing to build your Rich Life. [Ramit and Cass with friends on a yacht] Time with the people I care about is my Rich Life. Writing helped me get here. “But Ramit, I’m not a writer!” Oh yeah? I’d say you are. You do it every day: You text your friends and family. You draft emails to your boss, customers, or colleagues. You rack your brain for a witty reply to your Tinder match or a fun caption for your Instagram story. You ask your partner to pick up ingredients for burritos. Every time you tap or type out a sentence, you’re doing two things: - Communicating your understanding of what’s going on. For example, “Hey babe, we’re out of black beans.” - Convincing your recipient to see it your way, or to take a certain action. For example, “I’m thinking of making burritos, so could you pick up a can on your way home?” We’ve all had moments where we massively misfire at communicating, convincing, or both. When you fail to communicate clearly, you risk coming across as ineffective or inarticulate. When you fail to convince, you risk seeming manipulative. (Worst of all in both cases: You don’t end up eating burritos.) [Ramit face palm] When you realize you completely miscommunicated The benefits of becoming a better writer Imagine changing the way you communicate and convince, so every word from your lips or fingertips helps you get what you want. The skills behind being a great writer don’t just affect the words you type. They affect every area of your life, from your self-confidence and the health of your relationships all the way to your success in your career or business. Improving your persuasive writing skills can help if you’re: - A business owner: You could sell more of your service or product (without struggling with any weird or gross feelings around “marketing yourself”) - Employed: You could effectively explain your ideas to your boss or colleagues to get buy-in and support — or even earn a raise - In a relationship: You could help your partner and/or kids feel heard and understood while also feeling heard and understood yourself (by the way, family connectedness is [a key indicator of kids’ future success](113/d586LZ04/VWgmnK8h5mtQW21CDX9335FN3W2ZRfP15gJVLQN4sL4cn5nXHsW5BWr2F6lZ3lsW6T2J231v-mdNW8hm2yp4d9K6kVKLrhN8Mt2lxW1hZQ301s0dC2VBCWKX3sBr3sW5Mcchh7n62GcN5cwYxnCjdNsW3Y6rJr6nDmvNW1Qgm0Q25-v-RW5FTLL14P1vVrVt7WlP3tQ0d5W59Wm646YJhl_W6cCMF97N-gKMW2NnNZp8l8RXGVMSmdn76LB4pW3PNtJZ4RLkRzW7cjZXq9cdWyxW5p_8r124lHHYM6ZnHq-fs9SW9kHh4w7-2gjVW5g-mXK33b3TxW4kqMX67pZ9MQW52WGyM9h3GHSW7v7v7g8ZTYrJW4nx9VB8yBq74N7Y8D5Sw4t3JW2gSjdt9322CNN3gR6HGk70jFW2FYrC17cVj72W99_LrM8vcjG6N2JZWLMGrhXNW9jb7w96Q62pdW6S3t0M5HPtffVfVm1H8TzxCcf4-zbjM04)) - Single: You could get more dates by winning attention and matches on the apps (a while ago, we rewrote a guy’s dating profile and got him 4x as many dates) - Timid: You could easily talk to strangers at conferences, persuade customer service reps to waive fees, or even deliver a meaningful wedding toast that blows everyone away All without ever feeling like you’re being sleazy, pushy, or fake. [I don't trust this guy] I’m not a fan of the “used car salesman” school of business. By the way… Becoming a better writer isn’t just about learning to choose your words more effectively. Tuning into the psychology behind language can actually help transform you into the most interesting version of yourself: the version who’s more creative, honest, thoughtful, and strategic. (Plus, becoming a better writer ALSO opens up a new, lucrative source of income — one that doesn’t depend on your degrees, past work experience, or even where you live.) Call To Action is now open If you’re starting to realize how improving your copywriting skills can uplevel your life, business, or career, you should [check out Call To Action: my 8-week copywriting training program](113/d586LZ04/VWgmnK8h5mtQW21CDX9335FN3W2ZRfP15gJVLQN4sL4f83qn9gW95jsWP6lZ3pbW4-nk4j4mmkvrW7gjBvh5bQSpfW3qTZM04_2jXGW18HCfr95BYfGN7XgJF4Kcn78N80S0YKLPdVlW2c20N572nSywN5G9cf4kN5SkVSSrzL6qBq7xW4cyMXP8sxr9_W18rwJW49PVpqW1kzqrg3Vb8H5VQ20T_6S-J92W1QJ1zK5N6vCxW2Dy-ZB9dk4ySW1q6HR522DCJcN2JmjMxqZMv6W4mh5g85QM4ghN6lg7tBJCYzHVM6h2J5lHYYdW2LY-S81dhG7_W5NSNsn7dL5rJN3yJ2RhsxxkVW5r8KRj2NpVKRN6spTp4xSmMZVcfnxg2NntbXN3XzSxdFH8RrW8qyDk-2FKYYWW5L6D_g4Cn8MpW3KVwqv4bvKz0f5l8tGv04). 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I’m proof that when you can communicate and convince, you can chart the course of your Rich Life. [Ramit Sethi Signature] P.S. Tomorrow, I’ll share something surprisingly simple that most people don’t know about writing effective copy. Look out for that email. 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