12 Surefire Ways to Impress Others

4. Develop Your Strengths. I am impressed by good singers, authors, writers, architects, speakers, CEO’s, computer programmers, mothers, and athletes (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. And regardless of the profession you choose, you will impress.

5. Travel. See the world. You will change and be better because of it.

6. Appreciate Others Opinions. Appreciating others opinion will also impress others in a different way.

7. Love Your Life. Don’t fall into the trap of living life like everyone else . Avoid television and consumerism. Embrace your passions and find enjoyment in your life. The people around you will be impressed… and jealous.

8. Encourage More. Living your life in competition with those around you will never impress. After all, everyone else is already doing that. Change the world by being different. Seek to encourage and lift up others. And the person who benefits the most just may be you.

9. Love Nature. People who exhibit care for the physical world around us exhibit care for all humanity.

10. Listen Intently. Eyes focused. Ears tuned. Cell phone off. In a world that can’t move fast enough, someone who can find time to listen is as rare as a precious jewel… and far more valuable.

11. 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.

12. Don’t Live to Impress. Live to Inspire. Give up your desire to impress everyone you meet. But never give up your desire to inspire everyone you meet.