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What does it mean?
The speaker questions why hurtful words were spoken if there was an opportunity to choose differently.
In plain terms
Why say those words if you could restart?
What can you take from it?
Critique of choices in communication.

Where it applies

  • after an argument
  • conflict resolution
  • retrospective analysis

Putting it to work

  • pause before speaking
  • apologizing
  • revisiting decisions

Questions to consider

  • What would you say if you could start over?
  • Why do words hurt more than actions?

Another view

Sometimes people speak without full control over outcomes.

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