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Forum grads learn the right buzzwords Rackets: Recurring complaint or "way of being" that allows people to justify themselves and their points of view but which can rob them of opportunities for satisfaction and joy. Formula for success: Ways of being that have worked repeatedly in the past but which can obstruct more effective approaches. Vicious circle: Possibility-limiting concepts that determine experience and shape future experiences. Taking a stand: Putting attention on a vision for the future. Distinguishing ourselves and our world through language: The world consists of language and can be altered through language. Breakthrough: Abandoning old habits and embracing a new way of being. [ Metro | Metroactive Central | Archives ]