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The Art of Being: 8 Ways to Optimize Your Presence & Essence for Positive Impact

Book by Susan C. Young · 29 quotes · Communication Quotes, Communication Skills, First Impressions

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“Not everyone is always going to like you. What impresses one person may turn another away. To thine own self be true.”

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“The challenge of being authentic for people pleasers is that we really want people to like and accept us. Being vulnerable, however, requires that we come to terms with the fact that not everyone is going to like us, and that it is okay. Not everyone needs to like us.”

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“The days of the pushy salesmen and self-serving narcissists are over. That type of behavior quickly alienates and pushes people away because it offends and can’t be trusted.”

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“People must believe that you are real and are who you say you are, otherwise they will not want to do business with you, much less make the effort to move forward in starting and building a relationship.”

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“When I meet someone who is truly genuine, I am drawn to their personality and find them easier to approach, engage, and interact with. They have no hint of false pretense, nor do I worry about hidden agendas.”

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“There is a reason that the words natural, wholesome, and organic resonate throughout our culture today. Aim to be natural and truly who you are one-hundred percent of the time.”

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“We've all met people who are beautiful on the outside, however, when they open their mouths to speak, they have nothing of substance to contribute.”

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“Sometimes we meet folks who appear rather plain, yet when they speak from a heart of service, love, compassion, and wisdom, they instantly become respected favorites.”

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“Authenticity is the litmus test for the honesty, transparency, and trust which are necessary for healthy relationships.”

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“Authenticity respects the ebb and flow between positive and negative. The people who really know you will understand that you are not always going to be in a happy place and an occasional bad mood is acceptable.”

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“By authentically sharing when things aren’t right you allow the people you care about to offer the support you may need.”

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“Admittedly, there will be times when you must interact on a superficial level and adjust your behavior to fit in, go along and get along.”

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“Interestingly, being yourself allows others to be themselves. Even with crazy imperfections, being a bona fide genuine person is the best any of us can be—messy flaws and all!”

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“She is so secure in her beautifully imperfect self that she would welcome you with open arms, no judgment, and complete acceptance.”

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“Do you generally feel uncomfortable around people whom you perceive to be perfect? Is there really such a thing as the perfect person? Of course not! Our flaws are often what differentiates us from each other, and no person is perfect.”

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“Authenticity isn’t just about saying “this is who I am”—it is also about being flexible enough to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness in others—honoring the mutual respect for being authentic and true.”

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“Why did I think that the mask was a better portrayal than my authentic self? We can get hidden under layers of illusion, can’t we?”

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“As a young girl, I allowed my self-esteem to be determined by others’ opinions, and I devoted incredible energy tuning into how everyone else felt.”

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“As a lifetime people pleaser, I remember trying to mold myself into the person I thought other people wanted me to be—all for the sake of being liked and accepted. It caused more pain than gain.”

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“Do you really want people to like you for something that you’re not? It takes a lot of energy to pretend to be someone else for the sake of pleasing others.”

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