S:0123 Distinction: Aware vs. Wary
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Picture a small bird hopping around in a search for food. You will probably notice that the bird is very wary, very watchful, and constantly on guard. Not a bad survival strategy — for a bird. […]
S:0122 Distinction: Perfect vs. Perfection
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) This is an easy one. Or a hard one. It depends on your beliefs. Consider the idea that perfection is impossible to attain for more than fractions of moments. Unfortunately many people think that the purpose […]
S:0115 Distinction: Peace vs. Boredom
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) At this time of year we hear a lot, and perhaps talk a lot, about peace – Peace On Earth, peace and goodwill toward men, etc. But sometimes when we have what some would call peace […]
S:0113 Distinction: Attraction vs. Selling
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) The idea behind attraction is that it’s far easier to attract than it is to acquire. For example, it costs far less to attract new customers by referral than it is to acquire them through advertising. […]
S:0109 Distinction: Ownership vs. Membership
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) At a recent meeting of a professional association it became clear that there are many people who want to join and attend meetings. By doing so they hope to learn things that can help them in […]
S:0108 Distinction: Natural vs. Normal
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) When you were a teenager it was perhaps your greatest desire for a while to go against the norm, to stand out, to be unique, different, at least different from your parents. Of course, most of […]
S:0104 Distinction: Prepare vs. Rehearse
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) It’s a good idea to rehearse when you are going to give a fixed performance, be it a presentation, play or any event where there is a need for you to stick to a planned script. […]
S:0100 Distinction: Passion vs. Adrenaline
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) With passion you have great enthusiasm for something. It’s like a healthy steady hum. Passion allows you to enjoy your work intensely regardless of deadlines. Adrenaline is merely a hormonal response that produces a quick, strong […]
S:0096 Distinction: Listening vs. Waiting
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) That doesn’t sound right, does it? Sounds like Apples versus Oranges. I got graphic examples of the distinction when I recently attended the annual convention of the National Speakers Association. When someone is listening to you […]
S:0093 Distinction: Possibility vs. Pipedream
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) When you are open to possibility, you are inspired to innovate, create, and shift paradigms. It’s a choice. People who have pipedreams are not OK with the present and they are needy for something more than […]