Steve ChandlerSome people us language to describe the lives they lead, and other people use language to create the lives they lead.
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The words we choose to use create the worlds we live in. Words can be used as a weapon or as a tool. The choice of words is important as it is how we communicate. Words matter and the language we use affects how people perceive us and how they communicate with us.
Source: Reinventing Yourself: How To Become The Person Youve Always Wanted To Be
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