The Words You Use

One of the precepts in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is that the words you use reflect your internal thought processes. There are certain words that I make a strong effort to eliminate in my speech (and thoughts).

Two of my target words are TRY and FAILURE.

TRY - "Do, or not do. There is no try." (Thanks, Yoda!) Try has an assumption of FAILURE.

FAILURE - There is no such thing as failure, only results. If you don't like the results you're getting, change your approach. (Thanks, Tony Robbins!)

Starbucker has a great post on this subject in his blog Ramblings from a Glass Half Full. Be sure to read all the comments at the bottom.

What are some of your favorite words to avoid?