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Saturday, August 12, 2006

Not-So-Powerful Power Statements

One late evening after having taught My Interaction to some workshop participants, Jones and I began commenting on the peculiar way some people interpret power statements. Sometimes they just don't seem to understand how they're supposed to work!
This led to a fun and playful session of repeating and creating power statements that just aren't that powerful.
Send me your own and maybe we can present them at the COB*!

*COB = Church Office Building

"I sometimes have a problem being punctual. But, I'm working on it."
"Many people have told me that I have no idea how to run my own business, but this is really a strength. For example, look at President Bush. Because he looks like an idiot, more people trust him. As a result of looking stupid, I too have gained the trust of many people."
"Many people have told me that my product is a piece of crap. I think that is a strength. I just stamp it with Made in China and it allows for greater price discrimination on my high-end substitute product."
"I can prioritize. For example, as an intern in Brazil over the summer, I decided to work on my tan instead of my homework. As a result the ladies are all over me. No seriously, they really dig it."

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