It is a proven fact!!! One of your most deep- rooted desire in life is to have the power to influence people and to get along well with others. The truth is that getting to know and like people and getting people to know and like you are the trump cards in the game of success. They can lead you to the komd of life that everyone hopes and dreams of but all too few enjoy to the full. But always ensure you understand what I'm about to show you below.
- SPEAK EVIL OF NO ONE
The urge to criticize,to belittle and to hurt others is a universal weakness of human nature. Your ability to overwhelm this undercurrent of human behavior grows out of a rigid policy of refusing to speak evil of anyone.
When you have an urge of biting information about your neighbour or an associate,stop your tongue. Refuse to mention to your friends or fiancee or best friend. Soon the urge to tell it will fade away. If you learn not to speak evil of people, your popularity and influence can't do anything but grow. Try putting this principle into practice and you will be astonished by the results you will see and feel.
Speak evil of no one for every unkind word will sooner or later fly back into your face. If you can't say good and encouraging things,say Nothing. Nothing is usually a good thing to say.
- AVOID HURT FEELINGS AT ALL COST
Probably, the least charitable of all human reactions is that of refusing to forgive. It is so sad to see and hear of people who because of a single hurt,will go through year after year of hatred and bitterness towards the person who caused the hurt.
Because human beings are so sensitive to hurt feelings,and because there are few people who can shake off an insult, you can do your popularity and influence with others a huge blow each time you hurt another person's feelings. It is within your power to feel kindly towards others especially when their actions deserve to be criticized. A simple gesture of understanding always bring better results than an open criticism of another.
- SERVE OTHERS UNSELFISHLY
No one can be a self contained entity. You are either going to serve somebody or be a servant to somebody if you are going to contribute anything to the world in which we live. Sit back and reflect on the most influential people in history or in your life today. " service to others" will be the common denominator that has firmly cemented together the reputation of each and every one of them.
The part of yourself you give away in the service of others is the only part of yourself that you really will keep forever. Unselfish service is the lifeline to the kind of lasting influence that spreads its roots deep in the hearts of others. This kind of influence does not wither easily.
- NEVER MAKE A PROMISE YOU CAN'T KEEP.
Always keep a promise or your word, my father once advised me. A broken promise is as hard to repair as a broken mirror. Perhaps the best way to adhere to this is to avoid making careless and unnecessary promises.
Learn to say yes or no promptly and decisively in life. People will respect you more when they know you mean what you say. The people who end up not keeping their word OE promises are those who through indecision always end up biting off more than they can chew. In the end, such persons lose respect and confidence of others and their reputation sours.
Be a clockwatcher when it comes to keeping appointments. Have you ever had to wait for someone half hour or more beyond the appointed meeting time?? Do you recall how bad you felt while twisting your thumbs. You cannot expect to exert much influence over people who have pegged you as a timewaster.
- TREASURE YOUR HEALTH
Success without good health is like eating food without tasting the flavour. A life well spent is a long life. So always strive to watch your health. Go for checks up when necessary. Eat balanced diet always and seek to partake in exercise as often as possible. Health is wealth.
See you at the top.
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