Ever come across a word that adds nothing to what you’re saying?
Something that literally takes up space but carries no meaning at all?
We write them to sound polished.
We say them to sound smart.
But they do neither.
Some words have been doing this job for years.
Actually,
Basically,
Literally,
Very,
Totally,
Really
Guess what? They’re "really" pointless.
Every word you use should earn its place.
If it doesn’t, cut it.
Because once you let go of the pointless words, your message becomes more on point.