Quill pens. Gone.

Fountain pens. Essentially gone.

Ballpoint pens. On their way out.

What remains is the pure beauty and value these mediums elicit. **A handwritten letter wields more power than any tool in your *communication toolbox*.** Personally and professionally.

As kids, we dreamt of running to the mailbox to open a birthday card from Grandma. Illegible cursive and all. Such joy becomes increasingly rare as we age. Emails and texts dominate our communication. Sterile. Lifeless. Transactional.

> "Do things that don't scale" can be said another way: **"Do what others aren't."**

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Did you grab coffee with someone? Send a handwritten thank-you note.

Did you have an interview? Send a handwritten follow-up.

Did you close a deal? Send a handwritten letter expressing your excitement.

Do you want to meet someone? Send a handwritten pitch.

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People remember ***different***. Emails and texts won't get you remembered. They will get you tossed in the trash.

Sometimes being old-fashioned is best left in the past. Other times, it can be a competitive edge in the present. Handwritten letters are an underused edge.

Do it. You'll be amazed at the reactions you get. It'll feel as if you mailed someone a box of gold-covered chocolates. But you simply put pen to paper. Never underestimate the power of making someone feel special. Doors are opened when you let others walk through them first.

Handwriting Can Get You Anywhere

Software Engineer

Technical Yet Human

Scott Scholar

Creighton's premier scholarship program that seeks to attract and equip future business leaders, who are entrepreneurial in spirit and strive for excellence, innovation and community impact.

Double major in Business Intelligence and Analytics & FinTech.

Concentration in Computer Science.

Helping personal trainers and gym enthusiasts create, share, and track workout programs with AI-powered tools.

Confitti

A global leadership podcast made specifically for teens. Hosted and produced 40+ episodes.

Notable guests included: Patrick Lencioni, Coyote Peterson, and Evan Stewart.

The Teen Leader Podcast

Led several cross-department projects spanning design, scientific application, financial analysis, and customer acquisition. Identified, contacted, and managed 100+ prospective leads.

Redesigned the company’s website for functionality and brand identity. Wrote and secured a high-value grant application for funding.

Lucas Lunzmann

2024