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LESSON 2 · Sound Like a Boss

PAUSE TO THINK

What small swap makes your writing sound more confident?

Trading 'I think' for 'I recommend' or 'I believe'

Assertive verbs like **'recommend'** and **'believe'** stake a clear position, while hedges like 'I think maybe' or 'it seems like' invite doubt. Same idea, far more authority on the page.

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