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Rethinking Email Strategy Like a Chess Game: What Developers and Tech Professionals Can Learn from TDZ Pro

Matt Johnson on May 22, 2025

Email Isn’t Just a Task. It’s a Strategy. Let’s face it. Whether you’re a developer communicating with clients, a team lead working cros...
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Dotallio

I always struggled with over-explaining in emails, so treating each one like a single chess move really clicks for me. Do you ever have to fight the urge to add 'just one more detail' before hitting send?

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Felix Ellington

Loved how this article focused on respect for the reader’s time. That mindset shift matters.

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Donny Geisler

So many productivity articles miss the mark but this one really delivered value.

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Reynaldo Dayola

The real-world examples in this made it stick. I’ve already shared it with my team.

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Cole

Clear, practical, and honestly a game changer for professionals who rely on digital communication.

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Henry

Super impressed by how actionable this was. I’ve bookmarked it and shared it with three people already.

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Armi

I didn’t expect an article on email to be this insightful. I’m already rethinking how I write every message.

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Ruben De Vries

I used to think sending long emails made me look thorough but this helped me realize that clarity is more powerful than volume.

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Lauren Richards

I’ve always struggled with writing concise messages. This gave me a clear strategy I can actually use.

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Lucas Von Bargen

The part about earning the next move really stood out. It completely changed how I plan my follow-ups.

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Tech Talk

Loved how this focused on value over volume. Every professional needs to hear this.

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Sofia

Applying this to my freelance communication has made a noticeable difference. Appreciate the clarity.

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Michelle Browning

This just helped me reframe how I think about every message I send. Super useful insight.

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Juan Chua

This made me realize how much I’ve been overcomplicating things. Time to write smarter, not longer.

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Toby Lorcan

This really connected with me. Simplifying my emails is something I’ve struggled with and this helped a lot.

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Ciarra Guidicelli

This article was packed with real value. Great insights for anyone who deals with clients or leads teams.

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Florence Nguyen

This is one of the most practical and well-written articles on communication I’ve read in a while.

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Zara Mercer

Clear, useful, and immediately applicable. I’ve already started seeing better engagement just by using the first tip.

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Denise Gagnon

This article made me rethink how I approach even the shortest emails. The mindset shift is powerful.

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Darren Stoik

Email is something we do every day but rarely question. This article makes you pause and improve how you use it.

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Noah Boswel

It’s wild how something we do every day can be so powerful when done right. Great read.

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Jackie

This gave me more clarity in five minutes than some full courses I’ve taken on communication.

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Edward Vinke

This piece was incredibly relatable. It explained something I deal with daily in a way that actually made sense.

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Daniel Hawke

Really helpful insights that go beyond surface level advice. This felt honest and immediately useful.

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Nathan Tarbert

pretty cool take, i end up overthinking emails half the time tbh - you think most of the hassle comes from trying to sound smart or just not really having a plan?