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11 things smart people never say
Smart people understand the power of words.
They know everything they say speaks a lot about them.
So, they choose their words carefully.
No matter how successful or talented you are, certain words and phrases can forever cast
you in a negative light.
If you want to learn how to avoid that, check out these 11 things smart people never say.
No1: “I can’t” Smart people never say that they cannot do
something.
They know the only thing others hear when they say "I can't" is "I don't want to".
If you truly can't do something, the smart thing to do is to offer an alternative.
Instead of saying you can't, say what you actually can do.
If you can’t work overtime, say you will come early tomorrow.
If you think you cannot do something because you don’t know how, do what smart people
always do – ask if there is someone who can teach you how to do it.
No2: “It is not fair” Smart people never say this when something
bad happens to them.
Everyone knows that life isn’t fair.
Saying that it’s not fair suggests that you think life should be fair, which makes
you look childish and naïve.
Smart people face the facts and stay constructive in the face of adversity.
They don’t sit and whine about the unfairness of life.
They think and see what they can do to make it better.
No3: “It is not my fault” Smart people don’t say that something is
not their fault because it suggests they think it is somebody else’s.
Casting blame is rarely a smart idea.
If it was your fault in any way, no matter how small, own it and do what it takes to
make it right.
If it was not your fault, offer an objective, rational explanation of what happened.
Stick to the facts, don’t make it personal.
If you start blaming others, it will only make you look bad.
No4: “I’m going to ask a stupid question” Smart people know there is no such thing as
a stupid question.
They are well aware that they don’t know everything and they are not afraid to ask
anything.
If you start your question with an announcement that it is stupid, it will only make other
people think less of you because of your lack of confidence.
Don’t criticize yourself in advance.
Smart people know that speaking with confidence is the key.
Also, they are well aware that it is smarter to ask for clarification than to make the
wrong assumptions.
No5: “I will try” “Do or do not – there is no try.”
This famous quote by Yoda from Stars Wars is something smart people often live by.
Smart people know their strengths and limitations.
They rarely make promises they cannot keep and they also don’t say they will try if
they know they can do it.
If you say “I will try”, that sounds unsure and suggests that you lack confidence in your
ability to carry out the task.
If someone asks you to do something, either commit to doing it or offer an alternative
if you are unsure.
No6: “This is how it is always done” Smart people don’t use this phrase because
they know it makes them sound lazy and unready to change.
Both the World and life change very fast.
Smart people know that you must be adaptable and prepared for lifelong learning and change
if you want to succeed.
Just because something has been done a certain way doesn’t mean it’s the best way.
Smart people don’t resist changes.
They always want to be better and more efficient.
No7: “I am very smart” You will rarely hear smart people actually
say that they are smart.
There is no point in it.
If you are smart, that will be obvious from the way you speak and act.
And if you are not smart, there is no use in telling that you are.
When people constantly boast about how smart they are, there are several messages they
are actually sending to other people.
Either they lack self-confidence, they feel inadequate, or they are seeking validation
from others.
No8: “I hate this job” Saying that they hate their job, even if it
is truly terrible, is something smart people don’t do.
They understand there is no use in being negative.
If you hate your job that much, take a leaf out of the book of smart people - be constructive
and see what your options are.
Can you quit?
If yes, proceed to find a better job.
If you cannot afford to quit, see what you can do to make your workdays less dreadful
No9: "No one else is doing that, so neither will I."
Smart people rarely follow the herd.
If there's a task or responsibility that everyone is unwilling to accept, it will be the smartest
person who rises up to accept the challenge.
While everyone is afraid of failure or just too lazy, smart people count on developing
new skills along the way that will help stand-out from the rest of the crowd.
No10: “This must be perfect” Smart people know that expecting perfection
is setting themself up for failure.
They are also aware that nothing they do can be flawless.
Instead, they constantly work on doing things the best they can.
Perfectionism only holds us back from constantly improving and moving forward because it makes
us focus on mistakes rather than on opportunities.
No11: “It is what it is” Although it may sound calm and wise, this
phrase communicates that the person saying it thinks there is nothing they can do to
solve a problem; Or that they can add no value or insight to the situation at hand.
Smart people never say it because they don’t back down from a challenge.
And, they never accept something for what it is.
They are always trying to make the world better.
Have you recognized some mistakes that you have been making in communication by using
some of these phrases?
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