�Always be a first rate version of yourself instead of a second rate version of somebody else.� Live by this statement. There is no such thing as living in someone else�s shoes. The only shoes you can occupy are your own. If you aren�t being yourself, you aren�t truly living � you merely exist. And ask yourself this: If you don�t like who you really are, why should I like you?
� Help others when you�re able. � In life, you get what you put in. When you make a positive impact in someone else�s life, you also make a positive impact in your own life. Do something that�s greater than you � something that helps someone else to be happy or to suffer less. Everyone values the gift of unexpected assistance and those who supply it.
� Put a small personal touch on everything you do. � Think of it as branding your work. If you�re funny, add a little humor into it. If you�re an artist, decorate it with illustrations. Whatever you do, customize it with a little personal touch of �you.�
� Over-deliver on all of your promises. � Some people habitually make promises they are just barely able to fulfill. They promise perfection and deliver mediocrity. If you want to boost your personal value in the eyes of others, do the exact opposite. Slightly under-sell your capabilities so that you�re always able to over-deliver. It will seem to others like you�re habitually going above and beyond the call of duty.
� Get organized. � How can you get anything accomplished if you aren�t organized? You can�t. Make a regular habit of organizing your living space and working space.
� Do your research and ask clarifying questions. � Don�t be that clueless dude in the room who just nods like he knows what�s going on. Prepare yourself by doing research ahead of time. And if something still doesn�t make sense to you, ask questions. The people involved will respect your desire to understand the material.
� Share knowledge and information with others. � When you can, be a resource to those around you. If you have access to essential information, don�t hoard it. Share it openly.
� Be positive and focus on what�s right. � Everything that happens in life is neither good nor bad. And no matter how it turns out, it always ends up just the way it should. Either you succeed or you learn something. So stay positive, appreciate the pleasant outcomes, and learn from the rest. Your positivity will rub off on everyone around you.
� Listen intently to what others have to say. � Eyes focused, ears tuned, mobile phone off. In a world that can�t move fast enough, someone who can find time to listen to others is always appreciated.
� Be faithful to your significant other. � Tiger Woods was everyone�s hero until recently, wasn�t he? Sustained fidelity in a long-term intimate relationship is not only impressive, it creates a healthy foundation for everything else you do.
� Learn to appreciate and love Mother Nature. � Those who truly appreciate and love the natural world surrounding us typically exhibit the same high regard for all humanity. It�s a positive way to live, and it�s something people notice.
� Invest time, energy and money in yourself every day. � When you invest in yourself, you can never lose, and over time you will change the trajectory of your life. You are simply the product of what you know. The more time, energy and money you spend acquiring pertinent knowledge, the more control you have over your life and the more valuable you will be to everyone around you.
� Perform random acts of kindness on a regular basis. � Pay for a stranger�s coffee in line at Starbucks. Buy the office receptionist flowers just to say, �Thank you.� Help an elderly lady with her groceries. There�s nothing more rewarding than putting smiles on the faces around you.
� Compliment people who deserve it. � Go out of your way to personally acknowledge and complement the people who have gone out of their way to shine. Everybody likes to hear that their efforts are appreciated.
� Speak clearly and make eye contact. � Most people have a very low tolerance for dealing with people they can�t understand. Mystery does not fuel strong relationships and impressiveness. Also, there�s little doubt that eye contact is one of the most captivating forms of personal communication. When executed properly, eye contact injects closeness into human interaction.
� Make yourself available and approachable. � If people cannot get a hold of you, or have trouble approaching you, they will forget about you. Your general availability and accessibility to others is extremely important to them. Always maintain a positive, tolerant attitude and keep an open line of communication to those around you.
� Be self-sufficient. � Freedom is the greatest gift. Self-sufficiency is the greatest freedom. And self-sufficiency is quite impressive too. In the business world, it�s one of the primary dreams that inspire people to give-up their day jobs to pursue entrepreneurship.
� Exploit the resources you do have access to. � The average person is usually astonished when they see a physically handicap person show intense signs of emotional happiness. How could someone in such a restricted physical state be so happy?
� Be a part of something you believe in. � This could be anything. Some people take an active role in their local city council, some find refuge in religious faith, some join social clubs supporting causes they believe in, and others find passion in their careers. In each case the psychological outcome is the same. They engage themselves in something they strongly believe in. This engagement brings happiness and meaning into their lives.
� Stand up for your beliefs without flaunting them. � Yes, it is possible to stand up for your beliefs without foisting them down someone else�s throat. Discuss your personal beliefs when someone asks about them, but don�t spawn offensive attacks of propaganda on unsuspecting victims. Stand firm by your values and always keep an open mind to new information.
Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D. is a meditation expert, international speaker, and avid blogger who�s wisdom can be found on http://www.Meditation-Enlightenment.com. Dr. Puff is the creator of the weekly Meditation for Health Podcast, available at http://www.MeditationForHealthPodcast.com. Additionally, he has a weekly podcast that explores the world of Happiness, available at http://www.happinesspodcast.org
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