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

October 27, 2009 | Filed Under Ice Chips, RTI 

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