“Trying” is a significant Excuses Language culprit. The world is full of failure. Think about it for a moment. “Nice Try” is what we say to our kids, peers, staffs and partners when they fail at something. Have you ever been complimented on a success or achievement with “nice try!” No, that wasn’t a “try.” Yet we hide under the cover of “try,” even before we begin something. pg 122


