Personal Branding Tip 172 · Mindset
Sit in the First Two Rows
At your next conference, talk or event, sit in the first two rows. Arrange your surroundings so the right move is the easy one.
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Why It Works
Eric learned far more from the front of the room. His rule: “put yourself in a position to win” instead of waiting for motivation.
Where It Comes From
- Category
- Mindset: The habits of thought that keep a personal brand moving.
- In the Series
- Tip 172 of 365. One tip leads each day, in order, and the cycle begins again after the last.
Mindset
More on Mindset
Tip 176 · MindsetSay I Help You InsteadEnd your professional line with “I help you” instead of “I help people.” Read both aloud and notice how the dynamic shifts.
Tip 184 · MindsetKeep Something on the CalendarPut one thing you are genuinely excited about on your calendar in the next two weeks. A canceled meeting weighs less when the next thing is set.
Tip 208 · MindsetSkip the Rage BaitBefore posting on a heated issue, ask what the post does for the position you want to hold. If the honest answer is attention alone, leave it unpublished.
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