Something You Should Know

The Surprising Power of Swearing & How to Build Confidence Fast

September 3, 2026·49 min·6-min readconversationalself improvement
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One word that undermines financial health is 'probably'—replacing guesswork with data through tools like Monarch can transform money management. Meanwhile, swearing, often dismissed as crude, serves vital psychological and social functions, from pain relief to bonding, and confidence is not

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Timothy Jay

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

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Timothy JaySelena RezvaniStephanie McClellan

Books

Cursing in Americaby Timothy JayWhy We Curseby Timothy JayQuick Confidenceby Selena Rezvani

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Monarch

Research & Papers

Ice Water Studyby Richard Stephens

Topics

LeadershipMental HealthPersonal FinanceProductivitySelf Improvement

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