Do the words and phrases we use impact our achievement? Professor Bernard Roth from Stanford and author of The Achievement Habit suggests five phrases that we can change...Instead of "But" use "And" - But changes neutral statement into negative statements.
Instead of saying "Have To" say "Want To" - Have to implies me must rather than we choose.
Instead of "Can’t" use "Won’t" - Can't implies it's impossible. Almost everything is possible in the right circumstances.
Instead of saying "I’m Afraid To" say "I’d Like To" - Be positive and forward looking.
Instead of "Help" use "Assist" - Help often is associated with can't. Assist means I can, I just need a little direction/support.
