Today's TQ

Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Wednesday, May 27, 2026

What's In Your Daily Lexicon?

The words you use build your experience of life. When you consciously choose to speak positively you then purposely assign positive experiences for every event in your life.

Whether you say you can't, or say you can, you're right! So, what's it going to be? IT'S your choice!

Today's TQ Challenge: Speak Enthusiastically -- Motivate and Inspire.

Choose to be MOTIVATIONAL! If you finish first in a two person race, do you describe yourself as a winner, or do you speak as though you came in next to last?
Choose to be INSPIRATIONAL! Are your words currently shaping a positive interpretation of your day?
Choose to be SUPPORTIVE! What types of words do other people use around you?

Your speech is a direct link to your emotions. Change one and you'll change the other. Your internal "self-talk" directly affects your expectations, and your expectations govern the way you act. You cannot speak in a negative manner -- and productively focus on what needs to get done at the same time. If you want to think and feel more powerfully, then learn to speak in a way that reflects positive and powerful feelings.

"Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force." ~ Tom Blandi

Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Attitude Factor 3H?

"I speak in a positive, powerful and uplifting manner."

A high commitment (3H rated 8 or better) suggests you are an inspiration to everyone you meet. Your upbeat conversations with others are a natural expression of your optimistic attitude. Even when you feel less than cheerful, you know you can increase your own enthusiasm by expressing a more positive attitude -- both in what you say and how you say it. Fully aware of the impact your attitude has on others, you take care in presenting a positive impression. Far from faking enthusiasm, you focus on the positive possibilities. This skill is one of the qualities that makes you an inspiring leader and fun to be around.

On the other hand...

A lack of commitment suggests you are someone who walks around in a cloud of gloom. Your most common discussions focus on fearful concerns rather than enthusiasm for the future. When speaking with others, a criticism comes up in conversation more quickly than a compliment. As a matter of fact, it's uncommon for you to even give compliments. You know your speech has a direct effect on others, but it's rare that you overcome your negative feelings to a point where you can inspire others to overcome theirs.

What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 3H a bit more frequently?

People are inspired and gain confidence when they talk with you. You accumulate performance positives like "Motivational, Encouraging and Uplifting" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.

What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 3H?

Conditions rarely improve as a result of what you say or how you say it. Negatives like "Critical, Disparaging and Discouraging" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.

Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 3H Causing You Problems?

If you believe this factor is a key performance obstacle -- and that it's preventing you from realizing your personal dreams and goals -- then you need to improve it.

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