I came across a powerful quote by motivational speaker Jay Danzie that sums up how other people see us: “Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark.” According to Mr. Danzie, our smile is a non-verbal symbol that identifies us. Our personality is always on display as a walking personal billboard of who we are. And the way we make others feel is the distinguishing characteristic of how we become known. The good news is that all three of these components are under our control. So, if you want people to see you as an approachable, upbeat person who cares, then all you need to do is smile, exhibit a little enthusiasm, and leave people feeling better after they’ve interacted with you than before. It’s not all that hard and it feels really good.

One Sentence Wisdom

• “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou
• “The key to happiness doesn’t lay in numbers in a bank account but in the way we make others feel.” — Joe Rogan

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