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Two Simple Words Every Successful Person Says Daily
Miss these and your dreams will never come true
Scientists did a study to find out why some businesses succeed and some fail. When they looked at the executives, they noticed something striking that came down to just two words.
The executives who said ‘I should’ or ‘I ought’ to failed.
The successful executives chose a more powerful word to guide them.
I will.
Imagine you run into a friend you haven’t seen in years. You spend a few minutes chatting and you realize you have an appointment.
“We should get together for coffee,” you say.
“I’d love to,” your friend replies.
You exchange information and go your separate ways.
What’s missing? You didn’t promise to call back. Your coffee date will never get on the calendar until you say, “I will call you.”
Should makes you feel guilty
Your family and friends mean well. They’re just trying to help. But when they offer unsolicited advice, they can make your blood boil.
“You shouldn’t talk to your kids like that.”