Tag: talk
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An Apology as Currency
a·pol·o·gy/əˈpäləjē/ Noun: A regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure: “my apologies for the delay”. A formal, public statement of regret, such as one issued by a newspaper, government, or other organization. Have you ever seen someone use an Apology as Currency? Do you know what I’m talking about…
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Talk to Strangers
I know most of you that see this will think – I’m not suppose to talk to strangers. Yes, we teach that to little kids. It’s a great rule – for little kids. Some of you are adults – I don’t think little kids read this blog – but you’re…
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The Medium for Your Art
I was listening to a talk about creativity and art. If you check out the past few posts, there are some about the creativity and art. I’ve quite enjoyed the challenge of these talks. It has pushed me to consider what the medium is for my artistic expression. I write.…
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Words Shape Identity
Yesterday at the college, we heard a lexicographer speak. Ever heard a lexicographer speak? We listened to Grant Barrett – co-host of the nationally syndicated radio program Way with Words. In my research, I have come to learn that words shape identity. A single word spoken at the wrong time…
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Talk You Into It
Have you ever been talked into – anything? You know that feeling. You might have even done it to someone else. It’s getting convinced to do something – that really you don’t want to do. Now I think there are appropriate times to when talking someone into it is cool…
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Why Argue?
There are a ton of ways to say it. I don’t even know how I’m going to say it, but you know what it’s like to argue with someone that is always right – even when they’re wrong? Why argue? I mean, why waste your time arguing with someone that…
