Our own reality

Everyone has their own reality. The concept of a “personal brand” is to let others know who you are because if you don't, others will.

But, the reality is that although you can guide people, you can't fully manage how they'll perceive you. Everyone has their own reality and their own interpretation of the facts, their environment, and other people.

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How We Judge Others is How We Judge Ourselves

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If someone was rude to him it was because they were jealous or felt threatened by his power or success. If someone was kind to him it was because they admired his power and success, and in some cases, may be trying to manipulate him to get more access to it.

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Why We Judge Others

There are many ways we choose to measure the value of our own lives, be it money or popularity of family or good deeds.

The way you measure yourself is how you measure others, and how you ...

Judging Mindfully

Traits we will not tolerate within ourselves, we will not tolerate in others. It is a choice we make. We should make those choices consciously and not without thinking.

It’s why corrupt officials choose to be corrupt: because they assume everyone else is as corrupt as they are. It’s why cheaters choose to cheat. It’s why those who can’t trust are the ones who can’t be trusted.

Recognize our own fixation

Recognize how you measure yourself and consciously choose your metric. Also, realize that everyone has their own criteria that will not be the same as yours.

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What Makes People Happy And How Can We Get Lasting Happiness?

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So, how does it feel to be happy and what makes people happy? Are you happy now? If not, can you recollect the feeling of being happy when you were? Maybe you were happy when you got married or got the job. You were feeling great, bright, joyous, high, optimistic and filled with lofty visions for the future.

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What creates happiness in the brain

Dopamine: The happy chemical that our brain releases when we see reward or pleasure in sight.

Oxytocin: A hormone and a neurotransmitter, it gets released when we...

Happiness as a choice

Once you realize that happiness is predominantly an internal process, you will gradually understand that happiness is also a choice, and you will be able to transcend the limits of what it is that makes you happy.

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How to Create an Effective Career Brand - Thrive Global

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When I talk to business professionals about the importance of taking ownership of their personal brand, they frequently tell me that they are uncomfortable promoting themselves. Here's the reality - if you don't define your brand, someone else will. In the words of branding guru, William Arruda, "Personal branding is not about you.

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