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The Power of Likeability: Why People Remember How You Make Them Feel

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...

Polgar Sisters : Theory of Dedicated Practice

Introduction The Polgar sisters are three Hungarian women who achieved remarkable success in chess. Susan, Sofia, and Judit are known for their incredible success in chess. Their father, Laszlo Polgar, believed in the theory of dedicated practice and used it to train his daughters to become world-class chess players. This theory suggests that anyone can achieve mastery in a particular field with enough time and effort. The Polgar sisters' story is a testament to the effectiveness of this theory. Their story has attracted worldwide attention. They were homeschooled by their father, Laszlo Polgar, who believed that any child could achieve extraordinary success in any field with dedicated practice. The Polgar sisters' story is often cited as an example of the power of true course and the role of parental influence in child development. Polgar's Theory and the Inspiring Polgar Sisters' Experiment Laszlo Polgar was a Hungarian educational psychologist who strongly believed i...