Being an awkward teen forced me to take a keen interest in human behaviour.
People are quick to make snap judgements, and this is something we can take advantage of to strengthen our connections.
A little extra awareness will change your life:
1. Emotional control.
If you are quick to react with anger, you lose respect. Avoiding this is to nurture what I call ‘the Gap.’
Reactive people have tiny gaps, meaning they don’t create any space between a triggering stimulus and their emotional response.
Non-reactive people command tremendous respect because they have nurtured gaps wide enough to allow any tension in themselves to dissipate.
2. Care for appearance.
Look around at the slovenly masses in their dirty shoes and sweat pants.
Taking a little extra care for your appearance and your online presence creates a strange aura around you.
Your appearance sends strong signals about how you view yourself.
If you take care of yourself, others will want to take care of you.
