The Everyday Mavericks

A word is a single distinct element of language, made up of letters or sounds, used to form meaning and communicate ideas in spoken or written form. Perspective Words are free, yet they can cost us friendships, opportunities, trust and influence. We use thousands of words every day without giving them much thought. We speak to our families, colleagues, strangers in shops, people online and even to ourselves through our internal dialogue. Every sentence carries more than information. It carries emotion, intention, attitude and a glimpse into our character. That raises an important question: Why do we choose the words we use? More Than Just Expression Modern communication often celebrates being “unfiltered”. Podcasts, entertainment, comedy, music and social media frequently reward whoever is the most direct, the most shocking or the most provocative. At times, strong language is defended as authenticity. But authenticity is not measured by shock value. It is measured by truth, clarity a...