The Top 10 Words That Entrepreneurs Use Which Limit Their Success.
Category: Entrepreneurs, Small Business, Home Office (AA8)Originally Submitted on 10/30/96.
1. When I..
Uh huh.
2. If I can do x, then Y will result...
Big if.
3. It should...
Yeah, it should, but WILL IT?
4. I could...
Yes, but WILL YOU?
5. If I could just...
Nah, it ain't that easy.
6. Done deal...
It ain't really done until the client's check has been cashed and the services/goods have been delivered.
7. We're very close...
Close to what, reality? Dream on.
8. If only...
If only pigs fly.
9. If you'd just support me...
Support yourself.
10. No one understands what I am trying to do...
Very likely, but that means you're really an entrepreneur. If they DID understand, you wouldn't have much to offer, then, would you?
About the Submitter
This piece was originally submitted by Thomas J. Leonard, Infopreneur, who can be reached at thomas@thomasleonard.com, or visited on the web. Thomas J. Leonard wants you to know: My snide comments are meant to be funny, not disrespectful.
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