Friday, August 30, 2013

Investing in Language 7

The language you use is a tool that can invite or divide. Adding fresh language to your everyday interfaces will give everyone more tools to gain insight, understanding, and wealth.

“That looks like an excuse” says my friend after my other friend announces that she cannot afford to have her car fixed.

Stunned she looks at him and says “ HOW does that look like an excuse”

“I think you want to spend your money in a different way and you want us to agree with you that car repair is horrible. It is an excuse. Just fix the car and bypass the complaint. I know a great mechanic. ”

How often do we complain for no REAL reason?

I KNEW that my friend who needed car repair would have resources that could cover the repair; they have savings, credit, and employment. Why would this situation be problematic?  

Then I thought about value part of the comment. It is clear that she would not find value in the repair but instead would rather have 20 great meals out.


My question to you is how often is a complaint really an excuse. 

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