Words Matter

As children, we were taught: "sticks and stones may break our bones, but words can never hurt us."

I believe this is untrue.

Because broken bones heal quickly.

But the effects of words do not.

Because words matter.

The words we say can be like planting the seed of a tree.

The seed takes root.

And the roots grow deep.

Setting the direction of the tree.

Just like words can set our direction and the direction of people we care about.

Because words matter.

I am reminded of Emerson's words when he opined: "we become what we think about all day long."

What words do YOU think about all day long?

What words are you "planting" in yourself that impact your performance on the track, at work, and at home?

What words are you "planting" in others that impact THEIR performance on the track, at work, and at home?

Because words, just like roots of a tree, often set a person's direction.

Yours and mine.

For good...or not.

Because words matter.

AMJ