"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."
- e.e. cummings
I enjoy when I am able to write about a step-by-step process or quick application for ENHANCING success. Today is more of a lesson in AUTHENTICITY and its ability to enhance your overall success.
As a new resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, I must admit that the TRANSITION has been challenging. To go from knowing lots of people in lots of areas and professions within the city of Nashville, to becoming a "lone soldier" in a new town has been eye opening. I am RE-LEARNING (or at least being forced to reanalyze) the common factors that equate into success.
The one I am CONTINUALLY recognizing is BEING YOUR SELF. It is EASY to feel like you SHOULD act a certain way, say particular things or carry yourself in one manner over another. The REALITY is that if you are not AUTHENTIC to yourself, even the successes that you do find will be EMPTY and LESS MEANINGFUL.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Maybe you are like me – an OVERLY outgoing personality that is really seeking acceptance. Maybe you are QUIET and confident, not feeling as though you need to always be seen or heard. Maybe you are socially AWKWARD in general and your INTELLIGENCE in your best skill.
Frankly, whatever it is – USE IT! Don't meet a new client and try to be what you think THEY want. Do not meet new people and try to be MORE (or less) than what you really are.
You will find that people do business and socialize with people of a like-minded nature. These people share VALUES, BELIEFES, CHARACTER TRAITS, ETC. These are the clients, friends, associates, partners, and more that YOU want.
Sure, you can fake it for a while. If you fake it TOO LONG, you may have trouble remembering who you really are. Everyone LOVES you… just give them a fair chance to do it!
Cheers,
Zach
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