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One Word to Rule Them All
Exploring the power of one word through personalised plates, aspirations, and passwords. A humorous take on identity, commitment, and the quest for the perfect word.
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I was driving off to see the doc for a sinus infection I picked up, and I saw this in the traffic. I snapped a pic.
I find personalised number plates fascinating. I always wonder what drives someone to be willing to pay money just to get a number plate that is unique.
As I drove off, I gave a lot of thought to the owner of this vehicle, and then naturally wondered about the word they chose.
Skills
It’s an interesting word. Skills. I wonder about the owner of this personalised number plate. That is a very specific word. Is it an aspiration, or a statement?
- I want to attain many skills — Aspiration.
- I have many skills. Statement. Proof — look at the very cool car I drive.
Or — is it a testimony?
Skills. You want to be successful? Get Skills. Skills are important. They cannot be taken away from you. They can define your worth.
Word Commitment
Getting a personalised number plate is quite a big step. It’s a commitment to a word. You are…
