# Why Fighter Jet Pilots Choose Their Words Carefully And You Should Too

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Podcast: [PRODUCTIVITY](https://stenobird.com/podcast/productivity-6443634)
Published: 2026-05-28T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We're breaking down why fighter jet pilots are trained to avoid certain words in the cockpit, what the psychology says about how your brain processes thoughts, and 3 protocols to rewire the way you talk to yourself so you stop programming failure into your most imporant moments. STUDY CITATIONS Wegner, D.M., Schneider, D.J., Carter, S.R., & White, T.L. (1987). Paradoxical effects of thought suppression. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 53 (1), 5–13. Make sure you hit "FOLLOW...

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