A
thought by Zig Ziglar (2003-01-01) from his book, Zig Ziglar's Life Lifters (p. 37). B&H Publishing. Kindle
Edition. (Click on the title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)
Our words
are so powerful for good or for bad.
Zig says, “Chances
of getting results diminish if profanity is used in a demanding way. The
subordinate might comply, but he or she will do it without any love or
enthusiasm for the job. Conversely, if a person is respectfully asked in a
voice that is authoritative, ‘We need this today because we have a deadline,
and I'd appreciate it if you would get it done,’ not only will the job get
done, but it will get done with care and respect.”
He goes on, “On
the social side of the ledger, how many women marry men because they use foul
language? How many men would be attracted to women who use language that is offensive
to a high percentage of the population? Research
indicates that violence, especially in the home but also on the road and at
least periodically in the marketplace, starts with filthy, violent language.
All of us can remember occasions when someone brought up a subject and we said,
‘Don't get me started talking about that because the more I talk about it, the
madder I get!’ Anger, expressed in
words, is frequently the first step toward violence.”
He then says,
“Considering all of this, I hope the ladies will abandon their project of
trying to be ‘like a man’ by talking like one. Ladies, you are far more
effective and more persuasive when you are a strong, determined woman whose
vocabulary is extensive enough that you can express yourself without the use of
profane, violent language.”
Our words
are so powerful. They are and as Zig
says, “They can make you or break you.”
So are your
words making or breaking you?
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