Impress Others

Take some time and identify the people in your life that truly impress you. What is it about their life that inspires you? Make a list. Very rarely (if ever) is it the car that they drive or the size of their home. Most often, the people that truly inspire us possess the invisible and the qualities which are not having materialistic or physical presence that we all desire.

Here are some guidelines on few ways to impress others.

1. Be Generous. Regularly give your time, energy and money to others without expecting anything in return. The giving of your life to another is one of the most impressive things you can ever do.

2. Laugh Often. Be that person that routinely laughs at other’s jokes and stories. It concretely communicates that you enjoy life and their company. They’ll be impressed and you’ll be a more joyful person.

3. Be Optimistic. Always, always, always focus on the good aspects of people and situations. Sometimes you have to look harder than others, but you’ll always be happy that you did.

4. Develop Your Strengths. I am impressed by good singers, artists, architects, speakers, CEO’s, computer programmers, mothers and at times sports persons (just to name a few). There is only one thing they all have in common: They discovered their strengths and developed them with great discipline. Do the same with your unique giftedness and temperament. Regardless of the profession you choose, you will impress others.

5. Travel. See the country/world. You will change and be better because of it. Travelling improves your social & communication skills, ensures peace of mind, helps you get original and creative thoughts, broadens your horizons, enhances your tolerance for uncertainty, boosts up your confidence to name a few.

6. Appreciate Different Opinions. While there is nothing wrong with being assertive to others in your beliefs, a healthy appreciation of how others came to theirs is definitely an impressive quality.

7. Be Content. A contented life is enjoyable, desirable, and admirable. Those who don’t have it, desire it, and are impressed with those who have.

The greatest thing about this list is that you already possess everything you need to inspire others, so get started.

Stop trying to impress others with the things that you own and begin inspiring them by the way you live your life.

Reference/Citation/Source

• 15 Surefire Ways to Impress Others
  https://www.becomingminimalist.com/15-surefire-ways-to-impress-others/
• 10 Wonderful Benefits of Traveling – Dumb Little Man
  https://www.dumblittleman.com/benefits-of-traveling/