Take some time, find the original edition/manuscript of your favorite book, and read it again. Why? Because, you’ll find that the story has nearly completely changed. At first, this seems like a betrayal of your first time reading it, because you’ll find a new impression is reached of the same (or so you thought) of the same story. If you’re an avid reader, as I am , you must know that Editors, and different publishing houses have a funny(more akin to frustrating) way of changing an Author’s manuscript as it moves along the annals of time. That means, just as with our very own Lives, things are adjusted to the point that one differentiation of a sentence (or event) has the affect of changing the feeling of, or even sometimes the conclusion)of the tale. For example the sentence “ I nearly left this mortal plane, because of a stroke,” is completely changed by adding the word didn’t. “ I nearly didn’t leave this mortal plane, because of a stroke.” One word changes the gravity of an entire situation, as well as its impact. While I’d prefer the word didn’t was in fact the truth of my particular sentence, this brings to light how one word can change the course of something as inconsequential as a fictional story, or as immensely personal as the very arc of our Lives. So, what words are important? What words make the most impact? More importantly, what words will steer you towards completing your ultimate goals? I’m thinking, words along the lines of Yes, Do, Forward, Okay, and Start. As well as, begin. Diligent. And persistent. These very words mixed in and/or married to your internal driving force will absolutely bring you through the goal posts. Therefore, focus on and choose your words carefully.
Cheers!
