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Comment author: Vaniver 28 March 2011 09:30:04AM 0 points [-]

So, a while ago I succeeded in phasing "good luck" out of my vocabulary, and I replaced it with "enjoy," which has the great virtue of being only 2 syllables. But reading that has inspired me to seek another replacement.

At the moment, what comes to mind are "make your own luck," "think positively," and "prepare well." All of those are longer, though, and it's not clear they're better. Thoughts / suggestions?

Comment author: Mycroft65536 28 March 2011 10:20:18AM 3 points [-]

I've used "have fun" for the past several years. "Choose well" occurred to me within the last week or so, I've been signing my emails with it. Both are two syllables, "choose well" works for rationalists and sounds like what you're looking for.

Comment author: Vaniver 28 March 2011 03:56:51PM 0 points [-]

Oooh, I like that. I'll give it a try.