S:0915 Distinction: Delayed vs. Derailed
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Delays happen all the time. They are a part of progress. Few significant outcomes occur without delays along the way. A delay simply means it’s not time yet. Picture a train waiting for the water in […]
S:0912 Distinction: Entangled vs. Consumed
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) When you are entangled you can get untied and once again become free. It may take effort and time, but you can. Picture a cartoon fisherman entangled in his fishing line. Consumed is a different matter. […]
S:0902 Distinction: Luxurious vs. Luxury
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) These two words are frequently confused, but their difference is dramatic. It’s similar to the difference between having a satisfying life versus merely having an impressive life-style. Let’s start there. The key to this distinction is […]
S:0900 Distinction: Circuit Breaker vs. Break
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) The electric wiring system in your home has circuit breakers. Their purpose is to ‘trip’ and shut down a circuit if it becomes over-stressed or over-loaded. This saves the circuit. Circuit breakers are designed into the […]
S:0897 Distinction: I Don’t Want To vs. Procrastination
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) You have the right to say “I Don’t Want To” any time you want. It’s a place of choice, of knowing what you want and that this isn’t it. There can be pressure on you, from […]
S:0894 Distinction: Desire vs. Need
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) True desire is quite different from a lot of other things which get (mistakenly) called desire. Desire is a natural and useful part of the human condition. Nothing has ever been created in this world without […]
S:0892 Distinction: Consequences vs. Punishment
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) “Facing the consequence” is a phrase which has a negative connotation, doesn’t it? While the word is generally thought of in negative terms, that is an incorrect interpretation. A consequence means only that something happened. Cause […]
S:0890 Distinction: Recharge vs. Charge
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) For years my Coaching practice has been populated with highly successful people, many of whom first became successful by charging hard into their future. It worked. They got what they wanted. Charging full speed ahead is […]
S:0889 Distinction: Regulate vs. Regulation
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Regulate has two very different uses. The popular use has come to mean to provide regulations. That is, to describe controls. Requirements. Punishments. Limitations. This use of the word has an implied external-ness, an I-will-regulate-you sort […]
S:0886 Distinction: Under Pressure vs. Under Stress
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) There is a difference between working under pressure and working under stress. For me, working under pressure can create reward. A tight deadline or short notice can create a lot of pressure, but having a clear […]