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LESSON 3 · Career Small Talk

The Detail Log

Being memorable during the conversation is half the battle. The other half is capturing the details before they blur. Right after an event, write down three specifics: what they mentioned, what they care about, and one useful thing you could send.

A follow-up built from that log beats any generic "great to meet you" note. It proves the conversation mattered to you beyond the moment and gives your next message a real reason to exist.