8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak

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8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak

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Do you use negative or “slow down” words?

Replace them with these positive choices.

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Instead of “defend”

Say “attack.”

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Instead of “good”

Say “great.”

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Instead of “block”

Say “strike.”

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Instead of “retreat”

Say “pounce.”

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Instead of “can’t”

Say “will.”

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Instead of “try”

Say “do.”

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Instead of “failed”

Say “learned.”

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Instead of “maybe”

Say “definitely.”

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