Learn how to replace negative words with strong, positive choices in this excerpt from "The Way of the SEAL," by retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine. In the book, Divine reveals 8 powerful principles and 30+ mental exercises to help you think like an elite warrior and lead and succeed at work, at home, and in life. wayoftheseal.com

1. 8 Words You
Use That
Make You
Sound Weak
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2. 8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak
Do you use
negative or
‘slow down’
words? Replace
them with these
positive choices.
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3. 8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak
Instead of
“Defend”
say
“Attack.”
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4. 8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak
Instead of
“Good”
say
“Great.”
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5. 8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak
Instead of
“Block”
say
“Strike.”
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6. 8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak
Instead of
“Retreat”
say
“Pounce.”
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7. 8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak
Instead of
“Can’t”
say
“Will.”
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8. 8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak
Instead of
“Try”
say
“Do.”
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9. 8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak
Instead of
“Failed”
say
“Learned.”
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10. 8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak
Instead of
“Maybe”
say
“Definitely.”
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11. 8 Words You Use That Make You Sound Weak
From
The Way of the SEAL
By Mark Divine
Retired SEAL Commander
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