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by sosborn 2349 days ago
It was an English teacher in high school. He was notoriously brutal with his grading, but always consistent and fair. The most important thing he taught me was that a two-page essay can say more than a 10-page essay, and it can do so in a way that maximizes impact.

It wasn't a lesson I truly appreciated until I joined the workforce.