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 What Do People Think When They See You? |
09 Mar 09 |
What Do People Think When They See You?
Chances are, it may be something as horrible as nothing. Nothing may
sound innocent but don't be fooled; there is a huge danger in nothing.
It can travel along with you in everything that you do, speaking
not-so-sweet nothings about you.
You may laugh- it sounds odd or
even a bit strange when you hear it for the first time. But when you
are making your first impressions on your path to success, you come
across great opportunities with only a moment to make or break you. And
when all you have speaking for you is nothing- it's not a good thing.
People make their first and strongest impression of you the moment you
come into view. Words are great if and when you are given the
opportunity, but pictures speak louder than words and leave that
lasting impression. A giant nothing hanging around you isn't very
exciting or interesting, and it certainly doesn't inspire respect or
confidence. It leaves a lot of doubt and unease.
Image is the
critical role that breaks down the doors and makes your introductions
for you. It's like having an assistant next to you at all times
announcing what you are to the world- and if that assistant is yelling
out that you are nothing, it is a very convincing disadvantage. Too
often when someone walks into a room, their image is shouting, "Carry
on people, nothing to see here- don't waste your time," to everyone
around them. In fact, it is the most common statement people are making
with their image each and every day.
Getting your assistant,
your image, to start speaking in your advantage is not at all difficult
to do- and the results will do wonders for you. Imagine having someone
announce as you walk into a room, "Attention, this person here is
great! You want to hear what he or she has to say- prepare to be
amazed!"
This is the power of image. And the role of image is
always in action, speaking out for you every single second of the day.
It can play in your favor or work against you - you decide your fate.
Negligence is the the leading cause of a weak and disadvantageous image
and the damages only get worse from there. Image is not to be ignored,
those who think they are ignoring it are being ignored themselves. It
is time to come out of hiding and accomplish all of your dreams.
The #1 most common statement people are thinking- "Carry on people, nothing to see here- don't waste your time."
Image
is what separates you from the crowds and from the competition. If
there is nothing to catch interest, inspire respect, or define
confidence then you are setting up an enormous roadblock that is nearly
impossible to break down. The simple act of improving your image and
maximizing its potential destroys any roadblock and pushes you forward
to the very front of the line. Become aware of your image and let it
start knocking the doors down for you. When your image announces your
greatness to the world every moment of the day, nothing will be able to
stop you. Image is the fastest way to get where you want to be. The
only thing that can ever stop you in life is yourself- it is up to you
to rise to the top. Strengthen your image and let it carry you there.
About the Author:
Teresa Merchant is the author of "The Importance of Image", How To
Succeed In Anything By Looking Great Along The Way. Having gone through formal schooling on
image and etiquette as well as being educated on the subject from home,
she is constantly putting her knowledge to use coaching others.
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