8. Stay Upbeat.

Just the tiniest shift by standing a little taller, sitting up, and injecting a sense of pride into your general demeanour will do two things.

Firstly, people will sense the difference and associate you with higher status, even if there’s nothing else contributing to this idea.

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You needn’t be combative, critical or judgemental. I’m talking about being a little slower to agree with those you’re with.

Give what people are saying some thought.

Allow for some space in conversations.

Ok, wise guy — I didn’t say don’t smile at all, so don’t give me shit for this. Also, this applies far more to men than women.

A non-smiley man is mysterious and often sexy to ladies.

Not the case for women.

If you NEVER smile, however, regardless of sex, you just seem miserable...

Talking and moving a fraction slower tells us this: you don’t rush for anyone; you’re comfortable in your skin and have faith that things will work out. Rushers are subservient to time.

Slow movers have the world mould to their reality.

The other advantage of this,...

You must look your best physically, given the cards you were dealt.

I’m sorry that human nature is the way it is and things aren’t fair, but nature is not fair.

There is a lot, however, we can do to improve our looks through losing that extra weight,, getting a haircu...

Whether we like it or not, an unironed shirt suggests you care less than the guy standing tall with an ironed shirt and clean shoes.

Tidy up before you head out the door. Comb your knotted hair. Wash out the stains on your trousers.

Tiny changes — major influence.

It is implied through behaviour, mannerisms, and what isn’t said. True ‘high status’ isn’t a material thing at all — it’s far more to do with one’s character.

The high-status individual cares more that they win while others are also winning.

So they focus their att...