The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language

NetworxNZ · 08-11-2009, 10:05 PM

“A closed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood” - Chinese Proverb

I any and EVERY situation - there is always something to learn....

I was at a chamber of commerce event last night and amoungst the guest speakers was one of the most unengaging people I've seen for a very long while - however I stood and watched his presentation and in doing so had a great business idea come to me - a corporate presentation service "We speak when you can't" - you offer a small speaking fee to present on behalf of your customer but then agree on a call to action to do something or buy something (which was approriate for this event) and then take a percentage of those takings...... everyone has something to offer - if we approach each person and situation with an open mind and open heart..... remember though that all that we hear may not be useful, even destructive, however even from these things we can glean goodnesss, knowledge and even enlightenment.

SelenaB · 08-12-2009, 12:07 AM

Ditto, Michael Schultz! Well said.

dking88 · 08-14-2009, 06:24 PM

I completely agree! it's funny that you say that b/c I have thought of that before...

those 4 words close your mind from then on! great point!

I also think that "Can't, No, doubt" can be harmful as well.

Paul Ho · 08-16-2009, 11:32 PM

I think the 4 worst words are "I can't do it".

emofree · 08-17-2009, 07:02 PM

well you can add these phrase "I'm really a failure" or "I've got no hope" is also the most dangerous words in english. Now these two 4 phrases has an end it's like it's the end of the world if you use these words.

brotherpaulmiller · 08-22-2009, 02:26 PM

Shouldn't it be the most dangerous two words: "If only" instead of "Next Time."

By focusing on the past instead of facing the future, you destroy yourself.

Make it a great day!

Brother Paul

Hesaidblissfully · 08-22-2009, 11:47 PM

I always thought the two most dangerous words in the English language are "I can't." (I know you said 4, but I had to throw that in there.)

edmltw · 08-23-2009, 01:21 AM

I already know that long time ago.

birdfood · 08-24-2009, 12:04 AM

This is more dangerous "you cannot do that"

dxFactor · 08-24-2009, 09:13 AM

agree. most dangerous words "I already know that" ..
but still, there are so many people kinda like to say that, continuously ..

tamal · 08-24-2009, 02:25 PM

Well said,I fully agree with you.The day when you will think that you have learnt everything and you know everything will led to your downfall.

JoelCowen · 08-24-2009, 02:32 PM

I think some dangerous words that tend to creep into all of our heads would be "That won't work for me..." I know I've let that happen to me. I do my best to recognize the thought but not agree with it, that is when things can start going downhill.

cheesy · 08-24-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hesaidblissfully

I always thought the two most dangerous words in the English language are "I can't." (I know you said 4, but I had to throw that in there.)

I agree with you there, if you can believe it, you can do it. That's my opinon. Never let your doubts get to your head if you gotta good feeling about somthing.

daedalus1 · 08-27-2009, 07:41 AM

On a related note, I always find it interesting that sometimes I think I know something, but dont REALLY understand its significance until I delve a bit deeper.

Its like reading marketing ebooks. You read them, you know the material, but its only once you start implementing it that you really GET it.

Must have happened to me a dozen times!

matthewferry · 08-27-2009, 08:31 AM

Sadly some people will never have the chance to realize that their world is formed by mostly their opinions. saying words like that and being a "know-it-all" deprives people of change, making it smaller and smaller as they grow old.

I admire people in this forum, you guys are really the few percent of people who take that extra step to a place the "know-it-all" 's will never go to.

cheers!

elonblock · 08-27-2009, 01:39 PM

Great reminder for me! I read a study done by Denis Waitely (sp) and a group of people comprised of athletes and students. The scientists hooked these people up to some sort of measuring device(s) which showed a change in brain patterns and a change in their blood chemistry when they said certain words such I can, or I can't, I believe or I don't believe etc.

The results were fascinating because it showed that the body would react differently to different words. Who knew we were all this sensitive.

Going back to the original post this really make a lot of sense to me.

rankinghero · 08-27-2009, 09:28 PM

Depends on the location...

"Run Fast, Elephant stampede" is also very dangerous....

EIH888 · 08-28-2009, 02:03 PM

Good post. We need to try to stay Socratic about things...

don21stc · 08-29-2009, 01:50 AM

Obviously, no words are physically dangerous and words only have power because of the actions that people take as a result of reading, hearing or saying them. Therefore, it's the way your mind reacts to particular words that is dangerous or motivating or inspiring or depressing or humorous or whatever.
Great orators have the ability to communicate with and stir into action a great number of people whereas ordinary people can say exactly the same words without producing much of an effect on their audience. I wonder why that's the case?
Apparently, timing and body language have something to do with it but the words themselves must be composed in such a way that the meaning they are intended to convey impacts on our minds and/or imaginations to produce the desired result.
Successful comedians and salesmen obviously know the tricks as well as political leaders.
There's no doubt that words are very powerful things, even in Internet Marketing where apparently the first few words can make or break you!

disi · 08-29-2009, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jillian Slack

"I already know that."

Why are these four words the most dangerous in the English language?

Because when you utter these words, you have closed your mind to the possibilities.

Let's say someone is about to give a presentation. You hear its title and you groan, "I already know that."

What happens next?

You turn off your mind. You start doodling or making a list of things to do. Or you start reading ahead to see what the next speaker on the agenda should have to say.

You've just closed off any possibility that you might actually learn something new.

Maybe you DO think you know this topic. But are you experiencing success? Any success at all?

If you ARE successful, wouldn't you like MORE?

Then uncross your arms and get that look off your face. You know the one I'm talking about. The one that says, "I already know that."

Yeah. This is dangerous. We tend to think we are so smart that nobody esle can teach us anything. So we close our mind because we are 'smarter'. But sometimes there is a lot of knowledge that we could gain just by trying to listen. Put you ego away and look for value in everything you receive.

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dking88 Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: , , USA. Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language I completely agree! it's funny that you say that b/c I have thought of that before... those 4 words close your mind from then on! great point! I also think that "Can't, No, doubt" can be harmful as well.
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Paul Ho HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 128 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language I think the 4 worst words are "I can't do it".

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emofree I'm who I'am Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language well you can add these phrase "I'm really a failure" or "I've got no hope" is also the most dangerous words in english. Now these two 4 phrases has an end it's like it's the end of the world if you use these words.
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brotherpaulmiller Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanley, ND Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language Shouldn't it be the most dangerous two words: "If only" instead of "Next Time." By focusing on the past instead of facing the future, you destroy yourself. Make it a great day! Brother Paul

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Hesaidblissfully HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: , , USA. Posts: 451 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language I always thought the two most dangerous words in the English language are "I can't." (I know you said 4, but I had to throw that in there.)
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edmltw Dr. SmileZ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 236 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 66 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts Social Networking	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language I already know that long time ago.

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birdfood HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: , , . Posts: 164 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language This is more dangerous "you cannot do that"
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tamal Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata,India Posts: 67 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language Well said,I fully agree with you.The day when you will think that you have learnt everything and you know everything will led to your downfall.
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JoelCowen Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language I think some dangerous words that tend to creep into all of our heads would be "That won't work for me..." I know I've let that happen to me. I do my best to recognize the thought but not agree with it, that is when things can start going downhill.

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matthewferry Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Port Beach, CA Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language Sadly some people will never have the chance to realize that their world is formed by mostly their opinions. saying words like that and being a "know-it-all" deprives people of change, making it smaller and smaller as they grow old. I admire people in this forum, you guys are really the few percent of people who take that extra step to a place the "know-it-all" 's will never go to. cheers!
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elonblock Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language Great reminder for me! I read a study done by Denis Waitely (sp) and a group of people comprised of athletes and students. The scientists hooked these people up to some sort of measuring device(s) which showed a change in brain patterns and a change in their blood chemistry when they said certain words such I can, or I can't, I believe or I don't believe etc. The results were fascinating because it showed that the body would react differently to different words. Who knew we were all this sensitive. Going back to the original post this really make a lot of sense to me.

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rankinghero Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language Depends on the location... "Run Fast, Elephant stampede" is also very dangerous....

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EIH888 Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The 4 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language Good post. We need to try to stay Socratic about things...

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