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1. How you keep time.<\/strong> It took a while to learn the value of keeping time. Eventually, I got better at it. There\u2019s a lot to be said about people who don\u2019t keep time. It screams inefficiency, unreliability, and disorganization. A person who is always late doesn\u2019t do a very good job of managing their responsibilities and their overall lives.<\/p>\n Failing to keep time is terrible, but it\u2019s worse when other people are involved. You see, when you\u2019re consistently late for meetings, it shows you don\u2019t respect others. Because you put your needs before them, steal their time, and disturb their experience.<\/p>\n Over time, it can strain your relationships because they can\u2019t depend on you to keep your word. They stop taking you seriously. On the other hand, when you agree to meet someone, and you\u2019re there on time \u2013a few minutes earlier is worth bonus points \u2014 that person will respect you.<\/p>\n It might seem like a small act, but it signals self- respect, discipline, and integrity. When you\u2019re tardy, though? Sadly, no one will want to hang around you because you can\u2019t be trusted to keep your word. Being late is essentially breaking a promise.<\/p>\n If you want to keep time and avoid the overwhelm that comes from rushing all the time, overestimate the time required to arrive at a meeting. For example, leave home 15 minutes earlier.<\/p>\n 2. How you engage in a conversation.<\/strong> But there\u2019s one vital element of conversations we normally overlook \u2014 asking questions. Asking questions can improve the quality and engagement of your discussions in a big way.\u00a0According\u00a0to the American psychological association;<\/p>\n \u201cPeople who ask more questions, particularly follow-up questions, are better liked by their conversation partners. When people are instructed to ask more questions, they are perceived as higher in responsiveness, an interpersonal construct that captures listening, understanding, validation, and care.\u201d I found this to be true in my previous job. The more questions I asked my passengers, the more information they divulged. This is normal. People love talking about themselves. It\u2019s just how we\u2019re wired.<\/p>\n Also, next time you\u2019re having a conversation, ask yourself,\u00a0\u201cHow am I listening?\u201d\u00a0Rather than listening while formulating a response in your mind, focus on the words coming out of the other person\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n Be genuinely present, give them your full undivided attention. Put away your phone, don\u2019t yawn or get distracted.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 How you dress.<\/strong> This is clearly\u00a0evidenced\u00a0by a\u00a0study\u00a0conducted by a team in the UK and Turkey. Upon completion, two things became apparent: A) Your clothes create your impressions, and B) your clothes can make a massive difference to what people think about you \u2014 even without knowing you.<\/p>\n Although the study was conducted on male clothing, it\u2019s relevant across all genders. So if you want to create a lasting impression on people, you need to start wearing fashionable, smart, and stylish outfits. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, just search online for the latest fashion trends.<\/p>\n Another benefit of immaculate dressing is that it speaks well of your character. By the image you present, your personality shines through and draws people to you, which in turn ignites a spark of self-esteem and gives you incredible confidence.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4. How you improve yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n If your classmates from Elementary School met you today, what would they say? Would your current self surprise them? Or would you be exactly how they knew you? The truth is, school pushes us to be better, to aim higher and demands more from us.<\/p>\n But when we\u2019re done riding that wave, most people lay down their tools and call it a day. They stop developing, growing, and challenging themselves for a higher and better life.<\/p>\n Recently, I\u2019ve started waking up at least an hour earlier than usual to read. What I\u2019ve found is that end of a reading session, even just an hour, my mind becomes impregnated with a flood of ideas, my perspectives shift, and my beliefs are either challenged or reinforced.<\/p>\n Although powerful, reading is only one tiny sliver of self-improvement. There\u2019s so much more that goes into it, like working towards a healthy body, changing jobs, creating a new hobby, or learning a new skill.<\/p>\n The underlying message behind improving yourself says you hold yourself in high regard, you expect more from yourself, and are excited about your life. How awesome is that? This is why you must never stop improving yourself.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re doing your best to become the best version, you\u2019re prepping yourself to bask in the fullness of life.\u00a0If you\u2019re young, this means you\u2019re creating a future you\u2019ll be proud of in the coming decades. If you\u2019re older, it means you get to enjoy a good quality of life today.<\/p>\n How you improve yourself.<\/p>\n If your classmates from Elementary School met you today, what would they say? Would your current self surprise them? Or would you be exactly how they knew you? The truth is, school pushes us to be better, to aim higher and demands more from us.<\/p>\n But when we\u2019re done riding that wave, most people lay down their tools and call it a day. They stop developing, growing, and challenging themselves for a higher and better life.<\/p>\n Recently, I\u2019ve started waking up at least an hour earlier than usual to read. What I\u2019ve found is that end of a reading session, even just an hour, my mind becomes impregnated with a flood of ideas, my perspectives shift, and my beliefs are either challenged or reinforced.<\/p>\n Although powerful, reading is only one tiny sliver of self-improvement. There\u2019s so much more that goes into it, like working towards a healthy body, changing jobs, creating a new hobby, or learning a new skill.<\/p>\n The underlying message behind improving yourself says you hold yourself in high regard, you expect more from yourself, and are excited about your life. How awesome is that? 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\nI used to be terrible at this. I\u2019d always underestimate the amount of time I had to arrive to meet a friend or an appointment. I\u2019d end up rushing like a headless chicken only to show up full of embarrassment with beads of sweat on my forehead.<\/p>\n
\nA conversation is the most basic way of human interaction \u2014 one that speaks volumes about us. Here\u2019s why; when you talk to someone, they pick up on your tone of voice and the contents of the conversation. And whatever they pick up on makes them know who you really are.<\/p>\n
\nThis means you should ask more questions. Often you think you\u2019ll come across as being offensive but in fact, if you want the other person to be relaxed and to open up more, ask more questions.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWhat you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language.\u201d \u2014 Miuccia Prada
\nThe fashion industry is worth about\u00a01.5 trillion\u00a0dollars for a reason. Let\u2019s face it; humans are visual. Why do you think the hype around designer outfits, make-over shows, and online shopping never seem to fizzle? Some may argue this is vain but dressing well can influence your social standing significantly.<\/p>\n