# Monday Musings  Author:: David Perell ## Highlights > So if you’re complimenting a writer, say something like: “You are exceptionally observant and have a way of describing things with language so fresh that you make people laugh.” Now, that’s a helpful compliment because it’s so specific. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01fx80bh90n2frkmxec8bnhpb7)) --- Title: Monday Musings Author: David Perell Tags: readwise, articles date: 2024-01-30 --- # Monday Musings  Author:: David Perell ## AI-Generated Summary Chances are, your eyes have been glued to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. ## Highlights > So if you’re complimenting a writer, say something like: “You are exceptionally observant and have a way of describing things with language so fresh that you make people laugh.” Now, that’s a helpful compliment because it’s so specific. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01fx80bh90n2frkmxec8bnhpb7))