Eight Words That Will Change Your Life
Have you ever been told about an opportunity or been asked to do something and you’re just not sure that you are ready to commit? It’s not that you want to or don’t want to. It’s just that you’re not ready to commit and you need to think about it. But sometimes you feel pressured to say yes in the moment even though you really don’t know that yes is the right answer.
These kinds of situations come up every day. You may recognize just a few:
Will you moderate the panel discussion?
Will you write an original article for this blog?
Will you fly yourself in to speak at this speaking engagement on your dime?
Will you join the committee?
Will you give to my charity?
Will you run the school bake sale?
Here are the eight words you can use that have the power to change your life:
“Give me 24 hours to think about it.”
I use this sentence frequently.
Take a moment. Think about it. Then either commit or turn it down. But since you’ve given yourself a little time to really think about it, you’ll feel better about whatever decision you make.
Do you have a short sentence that changes your life? If so, share it below.
© 2013 Meredith Liepelt, Rich Life Marketing
Meredith Liepelt is a Brand Strategist specializing in creating visibility for experts. For branding and marketing insights, challenges and inspiration, visit www.RisingStarPublicity.com.
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Another great post I just had to share with my community.
I am always preaching “Take Action” but some people take way too many actions and it is drowning their success.
I follow the 24-hour principle with purchases and now I am going to use your eight words for requests too.
Love It!!!!!!!
Way to go! Thanks for sharing.
Excellent advice! I know I’ve been guilty of making hasty (translation “bad”) decisions.
Yes Christy – I think we all have! I learned this one the hard way!
I do love your 8 words and can think of a few times I wished the rolled off my tongue.
I will offer: “No guts, no glory!” This is a life-changing short, powerful phrase to use when you need to muster of the courage to do what you want to do, but the voice inside is trying to hold you back.
Thanks Meredith!
That’s a great one Barb! Thanks for sharing.