How to send DMs (that actually get a reply)

I got all my lucky breaks from just messaging people and helping people out   

But here's the thing - most people suck at asking for stuff 

If you're going to send someone a cold DM, don't just say 'hi' or 'I love your work'. Seriously, what are you expecting them to say to this?

Instead:

• Bring value 
• Start a conversation 
• Ask a good question 

It won't work every time, of course, but it increases your chances of success far beyond 0%

Study this picture. It's short, but shows initiative, high agency, passion, curiostiy and a lot more. Don't ask, don't get

Drop the “I understand your time is valuable…” otherwise pretty good.

Yep. No need to add your name either (just add at the end)

Hey, my name's Kyle Patrick.

I'll only write three bullet points.

Casting since college.

Have most experience casting in Warpcast/Super/Nook/Wildcard

Want to intern for Farcaster this summer as a vibe caster. How?

Thanks,
Kyle

Sent with my best email.

I understand your time is valuable is more acceptable on the phone if its a cold call.  otherwise agreed - ditch it in the email

My name is Ruhul, and I've been a Senior Web Developer at Farcaster for the past few months.  I began working with mini-apps two days ago and have already made a significant contribution, with my code merged into the main Farcaster mini-app repository. I am interested in a full-time position at Farcaster, but an internship would also be acceptable.

My name is Ruhul, and I've been a Senior Web Developer at Farcaster for the past few months.  I began working with mini-apps two days ago and have already made a significant contribution, with my code merged into the main Farcaster mini-app repository. I am interested in a full-time position at Farcaster, but an internship would also be acceptable.
https://github.com/farcasterxyz/miniapps/pull/321

when I was at Samsung, I was notorious for being tough on my org about written communication, be it emails or slides

slides: I need to understand this in 3 seconds like I would a bumper sticker

email: get to the point quickly. make liberal use of bullet points. avoid paragraphs

verbosity is a sin

Hey, my name is Blanc.
I understand your time is valuable. I'll only write three bullet points.

SEND
BEST
EMAIL

Are you still looking for a product designer? @dwr.eth

Hey, 

Mmy name is Antoine. I'll only write 3 bullet points 

Working on sortition based governance since 1998.

Mined BTC in 2011, then forgot about it and entered the world computer in 2017

Obsessed by bringing decentralization and sortition together ❤️.  Pm for implementing in FC.

Hello dwr,  what do you think fits in better?

I hope the platform will have a translation function, like X, do you understand?

@clanker launch a token called I understand your time is valuable with the attached image and vest 40% for 30 days

create autonomous memecoins for free, get rewarded for posting bangers