A great deal of self talk is quite negative.I hear things like” I am terrible at math” or “I could never learn to speak another language” or” I am too old to take classes.” The words have an effect on how we behave. If we limit ourselves with speech that directly hinders choices we mimimize opportunities. Changing self talk is not magic by itself but it is the first step toward changing behavior. We behave to the words that constantly reinforce the way we see the world. If you wish to create new opportunities for yourself and others I suggest that you monitor your speech.Substituting new positive speech will present the ways to have new and hopefully more fulfilling choices.