Want power? Stop saying ‘sorry’ so much

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5 min read . Updated: 28 Oct 2022, 12:40 AM IST Rachel Feintzeig, The Wall Street Journal

'Sorry' has lost its meaning, its no longer a heartfelt declaration of remorse but a knee-jerk response (Photo: Thinkstock.) — 'Sorry' has lost its meaning, its no longer a heartfelt declaration of remorse but a knee-jerk response (Photo: Thinkstock.)

Apologies have become more of a reflex than a real expression of contrition and overusing them might be holding you back

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