Not Just Semantics

4 days ago

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Where I would have written off as semantics when I was younger, I now respect the power of using words intentionally.

Shane Parrish taught me to "Never be worried. Be concerned."

When you're concerned, you can do something about it. Worry is something you do when you've already decided you're helpless.

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