Chasing Excellence
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Chasing Excellence

The Hidden Power of Soft Words

Daily Chase #39

Jun 26, 2025
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Our everyday language is filled with "soft words" - probably, perhaps, maybe, sort of, kind of, hopefully, should, might, possibly, try, one day.

While these words might seem harmless or even optimistic, they often mask deeper patterns of indecision and self-doubt.

Consider the difference between "One day I'm going to join that gym" and "I am joining that…

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