Read for evidence, not confidence
A neatly written answer can sound certain without showing why it is correct. When a draft includes a fact, number, date, or quotation, find the underlying source and compare it directly.
Check the consequences
Correct wording is only one part of a review. Confirm that the recipient, attachment, permission, and intended action are also right. A perfectly written message sent to the wrong person is still a problem.
Separate the draft from the action
Preparing a draft gives you something to inspect. Sending it changes the world outside the draft. Build a deliberate pause between those two stages, particularly for client communications and important records.
A simple checkpoint
- Which details can I confirm from the source?
- Which details are assumptions or still missing?
- Am I authorized to use this information?
- Is the action, recipient, and timing correct?
- What would I need to undo if this went wrong?
When you cannot verify a consequential detail, stop and resolve it before acting. The goal is a result you can explain and stand behind.