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138 The Four Agreements: The Power Of Impeccable Words

138 The Four Agreements: The Power Of Impeccable Words

Update: 2025-12-03
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We unpack the first of The Four Agreements—be impeccable with your word—and show how language can free you from despair, gossip, and self-betrayal. Through stories, studies, and practical steps, we map a path from reactive speech to clear, kind, and effective communication.

• defining agreements as accepted beliefs that shape behavior
• why words are “magic” and how tone carries intent
• garden metaphor for thoughts as seeds and mind as soil
• stories on encouragement, silence, and lasting impact
• experiments on plants and water to illustrate inputs and outcomes
• giving precise feedback and choosing the right medium
• gossip as a virus and curiosity as the antidote
• aligning self-talk with truth and compassion
• adding a pause between emotion and speech
• starting with yourself, then shaping your culture

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138 The Four Agreements: The Power Of Impeccable Words

138 The Four Agreements: The Power Of Impeccable Words

Denise Russo and Sam Powell