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A Wealth of Words (The key to increasing upward mobility is expanding vocabulary.)
City Journal ^ | January 2013 | E. D. Hirsch, Jr.

Posted on 01/28/2013 2:01:44 PM PST by FewsOrange

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I’ve developed the habit of writing out words and conversational shortcuts that others abbreviate. (Like “et cetera”).

It makes it easier for others to read what I write, but I do it for myself.

Good habits can help you achieve your goals. Bad habits determine your destination.


21 posted on 01/29/2013 8:28:15 PM PST by NicknamedBob ("No one needs ten bullets to kill a deer!" -- Well, I do, and he would too. It requires practicing.)
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