“One kind word can change someone’s entire day.” – Anonymous
Why are words important? People, for the most part, don’t know how to use words and extract the benefits of using a powerful tool available free of cost. Words are taken for granted and are usually undervalued.
Well-spoken and well curated words help in every sphere of life. Be it business or personal, words can make or break a deal or a relationship.
A world without words is unfathomable. An average person speaks about 16,000 words a day. That’s 112,000 words every week which makes it over five million words every year. So, let’s make it count.
Words play a crucial role in how we perceive the world and others around us. The usage of words, phrases, quotes influence us unknowingly. Be it understanding stereotypes, or behavioral forms in society which include buying patterns or their social media use, a lot can be understood by the words chosen to express a particular thought or action.
We use words to communicate our actions, emotions and feelings with our family and friends. We use them to conduct business, to write songs, poetry, to talk with our children, to entertain, to motivate. We tend to remember every word our parents taught us and have said to us as kids. Even when they’re gone, their solid teachings and significant words remain engraved in our hearts for eternity. Heck, even politicians use a compilation of the finest words to convince and influence the society and people at large about being the number one candidate for the job. Oration is a but a product of a well-designed set of carefully chosen words.
Prudent words are similar to calculating and taking care of our money. Ain’t it? Think about it, just like we evaluate and assess our money, and decide where to spend it or save it so, should we with our words. The right words work to build while incorrect words work to break, you get to choose. A popular illustration of a formidable choice of words comes from coaches. Don’t we all remember the famous speech by Shahrukh Khan from his movie, Chak De India:
“Sattar minute, sattar minute hai tumhare paas … shayad tumhari zindagi ke sabse khaas sattar minute … aaj tum achcha khelo ya bura, yeh sattar minute tumhe zindagi bhar yaad rahenge … toh kaise khelna hai aaj main tumhe nahi bataonga … bas itna kahoonga ke jao aur yeh sattar minute jee bharkar khel lo … kyun ki iske baad aane waali zindagi mein, chahe kuch sahi ho ya na ho, chahe kuch rahe ya na rahe, tum haaro ya jeeto … lekin yeh sattar minute tumse koi nahi cheen sakta, koi nahi … toh maine socha ki is match mein kaise khelna hai aaj main tumhe nahi bataonga, balki tum mujhe bataoge khel kar … kyun ki main jaanta hoon ki agar yeh sattar minute is team ka har player apni zindagi ki sabse badiya hockey khel gaya … toh yeh sattar minute khuda bhi tumse vapas nahi maang sakta … toh jao, jao aur apne aap se, is zindagi se, apne khuda se aur har us insaan se jisne tumhe tum par bharosa nahi kiya apne sattar minute cheen lo”
Although the dialogue is in Hindi, a different language, no one can take away the core value and the meaning these words. They are simple yet real and impactful. Apart from being inspirational for people around the globe, it has also been popularised, meme-d, and has etched a special place in the anvils of movie making and writing history.
Now, Let’s look at some quotes from legendary personalities across the world.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein
“He who fears he will suffer, already suffers because he fears.” – Michel De Montaigne
These are profound words in the form of quotes. We get to understand the experience and thought process of the said personality. When read creates an indelible mark on us readers.
Just when you’re having a bad day and you chance upon a lovely quote, video or song, our mood gets an immediate boost. It feels like a drop of water sliding down a parched throat. Suddenly what seemed impossible till 2 minutes ago now becomes achievable.
Today, Instagram, YouTube and primarily social media is brimming with videos, quotes, movie dialogues of every kind. Be it to inspire, sell, humour or debate. Words put in to action all that you desire. It’s a medium to put forth everything that lies in our hearts. There has and will always be a strong connection between the heart and the tongue. The sooner we realise this, the faster we are on our way to receiving and sharing.
Fill your minds and heart with the best thoughts and watch them turn in to the greatest words to ever flow from your mouth and form beautiful words. Herein lies the magic of words. When used wisely, it ensures smooth communication. It could be verbal or in text, but nothing can take away from the impact that right words make for your business, brand or individual personality to shine, be heard and seen. You’re just a word away from creating your next big win or opportunity.