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Mindset Breakthroughs for Solopreneurs
Mindset Breakthroughs for Solopreneurs

Ep. 43 | Top 10 Words To Delete From Your Vocabulary As An Online Entrepreneur

03 March 2026 18:29 Jen Lemke

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In this Mindset Breakthroughs for Solopreneurs episode, I explain how everyday language patterns from NLP (neuro linguistic programming) shape identity, nervous system responses, and business results more than vision boards or strategy alone.


I argues that hesitant or uncertain words signal “risk” to the brain, leading to overthinking, procrastination, and staying safe instead of taking action toward 2026 goals like more money, visibility, and confidence.


I break down the top 10 words to remove and explaining each word’s hidden meaning. I also offer stronger replacements that communicate decisions, ownership, control, and commitment.


The episode ends with a challenge to audit and immediately replace these words to align language with the next-level version of yourself.00:00 Big Goals Small Words01:29 Why Language Runs You02:24 NLP And The 10 Words03:36 Survival Brain Identity Leak06:22 Word 1 Try07:18 Words 2-4 Should Need Hope09:34 Words 5-7 Just Maybe Cant12:02 Words 8-10 Stuck But If15:00 Align Language With Identity17:19 7 Day Language Audit18:12 Wrap Up And Review Ask


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