[acb-hsp] Tweaking Your Vocabulary

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Why Tweaking Your Career Vocabulary Can Radically Improve Your 
Life
  By Amber Rae January 30, 2013
  Re-imagining the words we use to define work--and ourselves--is 
a powerful exercise.
  Words are powerful.  The language we use influences how we 
think, feel, act, and interact with the world.  That's why I 
propose a new kind of dictionary.  One founded on the belief that 
we do not have to live how the world expects us to.
  Why? Because far too often I hear people say "yes" for the 
wrong reasons.  I hear people say "I should" instead of "I want" 
and "I'll try" versus "I will." I hear people putting themselves 
down for "procrastinating" when they don't understand the 
underlying reasons.  I watch people approach "work" like it's a 
9-to-5 job and "passion" like it's a hobby that can never be 
taken seriously.  I hear people say "I can't" because of 
self-imposed "limitations" that inevitably lead to "boredom," 
"anxiety" and the fear of "failure."
  Here are the first 12 words in what I call my "Unconventional 
Dictionary," a guide to living on your own terms and rewriting 
the story that guides your life.
  yes.  adverb.  1.  a word only to be used when it reflects your 
true desires.  2.  an expression used when you experience an 
overwhelming feeling of "Wow! That would be amazing! Absolutely! 
Hell yes
  work.  noun.  1.  your individual contribution to the world.  
2.  activities that exist beyond the hours of 9 to 5.  3.  the 
intersection of our talents, desires, and what the world needs.
  passion.  noun.  1.  a powerful driving force existing inside 
every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision and 
dream a reality.  2.  something that fulfills you beyond the 
money you make.
  limitation.  noun.  1.  outmoded beliefs that prevent you from 
taking action.
  fear.  noun.  1.  an indication you are heading in the right 
direction.  2.  the gateway to personal growth.
  pain.  noun.  1.  a catalyst for inner strength.  2.  a 
sensation that manifests itself as evidence of progress.
  boredom.  noun.  1.  the antithesis of happiness.  2.  a lack 
of inner purpose and fulfillment.  3.  an emotional state leading 
to the formation of negative habits.
  anxiety.  noun.  1.  experiencing failure in advance.
  procrastination.  noun.  1.  your body's way of rebelling 
against what your mind says you "should be doing." 2.  an 
indication you are working on the wrong thing.
  conflict.  noun.  1.  an opportunity for vulnerability, 
intimacy and depth in relationships.  2.  the chance to check 
your ego and pride, and observe the emotions driving your 
reactions.
  failure.  noun.  1.  proof of movement.  2.  an opportunity to 
experiment and create a stronger and smarter solution to a 
problem.
  success.  noun.  1.  a way of being, living, feeling and 
achieving that is defined by you.
  Amber Rae is founder and CEO of The Bold Academy, a 10-day 
experience in San Francisco designed to accelerate your 
performance.
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