Treat Your Words Like You Treat Your Money!

Money makes the world go round is an often quoted phrase. Whether the statement is true or not can be an eternal debate, and it is best to steer clear off it. But, one thing is certain – most people are constantly making an effort to find ways and means to enhance their supply of money. Money can’t buy happiness, but a lack of money can definitely make us sad.

Therefore, naturally, you are very careful with the way you handle your money.

It would hold you in good stead if you treated your words like you treat your money. Here is how you can do that:

1. Be Frugal: You would usually not go out and waste money on something that you don’t want. You would also ensure that you get maximum value for every penny you spend. A similar principle should be followed with words. Use words to convey your meaning with the least number of words. If a word adds no value to a sentence, don’t use it. Save it from some place else.

2. Multiply Your Wealth: Just like you constantly keep adding money to that bank account (or that secret safe hidden in your bedroom), you should constantly keep adding to your vocabulary. You would not miss out on any opportunity to make an extra buck. So, why miss an opportunity to learn a new word? The more words you know, the better you will be able to use them.

3. Use the Right Currency: If you go to a foreign country, you will ensure beforehand that you have converted your currency to the currency used in that nation. If you don’t do that, you won’t be able to buy anything there even if you have all the wealth in the world. Similarly, you should ensure that you use words that your audience can understand and relate with. Maybe, you are an expert of words, but if your audience doesn’t know the meaning of glottologist, they might as well think of you as some part of the human anatomy.

4. Keep an Account: Most efficient people keep a record of every single penny they spend. They also plan the future inflows and outflows of money. You should plan on how much you wish to write in the days to come, and then you should compare targets with actual achievements. In light of the actual achievements, you can either review your targets, or you can identify reasons for falling short of your goals.

So,  from now on are you going to treat your words like you treat your money?