Ice Chip #36
"Why not?"
Hmmmm.... sounds like a bit of cerebral confusion in the making to me.
During a recent conversation with a good friend of mine here in Anchorage, we reached a point in the conversation where I asked him a question? "So, Todd, do you think you will take a look at the new item when it comes in?"
His reply was, “Sure, why not?”
At that moment, I said, “Todd, thank you for giving me the concept for next week’s Ice Chip.”
He asked, “How so?”
From a “Remember the Ice” perspective, when you see or hear a “not”, remove it and what is left?
In the instance above, Todd’s reply was, "Sure. Why?” There was a quizzical look on his face when he said it; and when I explained my point, his reaction demonstrated a bit of frustration and confusion in what he meant, and meant to say.
He really meant to say, “Well, sure. I am interested.” (Or something close to that.)
Think about what you want to attract, or have happen. That is a key to articulating your message in a clear, concise, empowering way.
This is one of my favorite exercises to work with. It is a simple one, yet has significant implications when focused on in a conversation.
So, remember to eradicate your “nots”. Your life is so much simpler.
Eliminate that cerebral confusion. Use empowering words in your messages.
As always: There is Power in the Clarity of your Articulation.
Empowering regards,
Bob
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