Stop Saying "Just" and "Sorry" #shorts

2 Oct 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief motivational short, the speaker argues that the word "just" and unnecessary apologies like "sorry" act as linguistic minimizers that diminish the speaker’s authority and self‑respect. By repeatedly listing common phrases that use "just" and "sorry," the speaker illustrates how these words shrink the speaker’s presence. The core practice offered is to catch one instance of "just" and one non‑apology "sorry" in a day, remove the minimizer, and deliver the sentence with full strength while retaining kindness. The segment ends with a plug for the "Instant Alignment" podcast, promising daily peace in under two minutes.

Chapters

Just is the most dishonest word in the English language. Just checking in. Just a quick question. Just wanted to say. Just? There's nothing just about it. You had a whole question. You've been drafting it since Tuesday. And sorry? Sorry, quick question. Sorry for the long email. Sorry, I'm crying. Like tears need a permission slip. Every one of those shrinks you a little. So here's the practice. Today, catch one just, one sorry that isn't actually an apology. Take it out and say the sentence at full strength. The kindness is still in there. It was never the just doing the work. More like this on the podcast, The Instant Alignment. Peace delivered daily in under 2 minutes.