or is it a big “but”?\u00a0 From your favorite word lover,Small word with HUGE significance:<\/p>\n
I really like you, but…I agree with you, but…You look great in that dress, but…<\/em>I’ll get started, but first I have to talk to my husband…I have the money, but…<\/em>I’ll call anyone, but…I’ll do anything it takes to be successful, but..<\/em>..<\/p>\n Do you get the feeling from these three examples that whatever coming next might not be so good?\u00a0 Doesn\u2019t it feel like they\u2019re not telling you the whole story, like there\u2019s something they aren\u2019t expressing, something they\u2019re not saying?<\/p>\n Trust your feelings because that is exactly what’s happening.<\/p>\n Using \u2018but\u2019 in the sentence negates everything that comes before it.\u00a0 What \u2018I agree with you, but…\u2019 is really saying is, \u2018I don\u2019t agree with you.\u2019<\/p>\n What people say is generally what they mean…vs what we interpret or perceive.\u00a0 \u2018But\u2019 is a perfect example of this.\u00a0 And here’s the rub…this occurs with your inner voice too!<\/p>\n Listening to what other people say is important, listening to yourSelf is critical. Using the word \u2018But\u2019 actually weakens your ability to persuade yourSelf and others.\u00a0 It\u2019s a tiny yet dangerous word.\u00a0 Everytime to you hear it..take note.. and every time you go to use it….replace it with the word “and”, then notice the empowerment that follows.<\/p>\n Wear a Smile and Wear it Out!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" or is it a big “but”?\u00a0 From your favorite word lover,Small word with HUGE significance: I really like you, but…I agree with you, but…You look great in that dress, but…I’ll get started, but first I have to talk to my … Continue reading