Introduction Have you ever noticed how some people walk into a room and instantly become likeable? They don’t need to prove anything. They don’t try too hard. Yet, people naturally feel comfortable around them. It’s not because of their title, achievements, or status. It’s because of how they make others feel. Likeability is often misunderstood as charisma or natural charm. In reality, it is not something you are born with. It is a set of behaviors, habits, and small actions that create a strong emotional impact on others. In both personal and professional life, this is one of the most underrated success skills. People may forget what you said or what you did, but they rarely forget how you made them feel. And that feeling often determines whether they trust you, respect you, or want to work with you. The Power of Remembering Names One of the simplest yet most powerful habits of likeable people is remembering and using names. A person’s na...
Introduction It is a true saying; it’s not aptitude that changes your life, it is your attitude towards life. Most of us are clutched by the social norms and theories about success in life not allowing us the freedom of thought. To get us to this thought freedom, the book ‘Liminal Thinking’ by Dave Gray comes to our rescue. In his book, Dave Gray asks us not to stick with limited beliefs that only constrict and contain us, instead tells us to open ourselves, evolve ourselves. He gives us the following nine practices which will help us with developing our liminal thinking. Nine Practices for developing liminal thinking 1. Assume that you are not objective: The first practice that helps you in developing liminal thinking is to assume that you are not objective. We should realize that we are part of the problem if we are part of the system we want to change. 2. Empty your cup: We can’t open ourselves to the new world of opportunities if we are not allowing old things to let go and clear ...