8 Popular Phrases That Have Society Brainwashed
Ditch these common cliches that don’t make sense anymore.
When words are repeated frequently, people tend to accept their message more readily. If we take a moment to consider what we are saying, we might be surprised at how wrong some of these mantras are.
Here are eight examples of common sayings that need to be revised.
1. “If you can’t beat them, join them”
This is terrible advice. It suggests laziness and encourages giving up instead of persevering. It tells the listener to stop trying and simply join their opponent. This is a blatantly unhealthy way to approach challenges. Instead, we should put effort into things that we find important.
Perhaps the revised version should be “If you can’t beat them, reflect on why then try again later”
2. “Curiosity killed the cat”
This phrase discourages curiosity and exploration, suggesting that seeking knowledge or asking questions will lead to trouble. In reality, curiosity is a great sign of intelligence. If we stop asserting our curiosity we stop learning and growing.
A better alternative would be:
“Curiosity is where the best inventions start”
