Today’s Words That Work: Rationalize

By Early To Rise | Tue, Nov 10, 2009 |

  

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To rationalize (RASH-uh-nuh-lize) is to invent plausible and self-satisfying, but incorrect, justifications for one’s behavior.

Example (as used by Jason Holland today): “Stop trying to come up with rationalizations for not taking action. The truth is, now is always the best time to start a business.”

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