What is loser language? Loser language is anything that presents your situation in a way that states that it is unsolvable. Words and phrases like confused, frustrated, struggling, busy, “I don’t have time”, and “I don’t know” are all dead-ends to conversations and change. Instead of confused, ask questions for clarity. Instead of reaching...
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