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Platform Native Language Model

Each communication medium has a 'native language' that determines success, and adapting to this native language is essential rather than optional for effective communication

Decision Rule

When entering a new platform or medium, first learn its native language before trying to translate your existing approach

How It Works

Platforms and audiences develop expectations and preferences that become the standard for success; those who don't adapt get filtered out by algorithms and audience attention

Failure Modes

Assuming your existing skills transfer directly

Fighting platform norms instead of adapting

Treating platform language as temporary trend

Learning platform mechanics without understanding cultural language

Example Decision

A successful podcast host realizes their audio skills don't translate to TikTok success, so they invest time learning short-form video language instead of just repurposing podcast clips