Idea 16: Be pleasant
If you cannot smile, do not open your shop today.
Chinese proverb
Ultimately your talent is just you. That is why talent includes attitude as well as aptitude. Your attitude to people is important even on the basic level of self-interest. Others have the power to help or to hinder you, therefore an ability to get on with people is a crucial success factor in life.
Where would I be today without the help of other people?
To describe a person as pleasant suggests that they are naturally appealing in some way or other, usually because of their kindness, cheerfulness and warmth of heart. Remember in particular that a smile is ...
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