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How To Create Impact In A Hostile World

Yesterday, I read a very sad story about a man who was asked to leave a plane because someone next to him felt uncomfortable.
There are two ways to look at this story. The first is to be upset. The second one is to be upset AND learn something about it.

I always try to learn something, even when it's painful.
The lesson I want to share with you is that the world is constantly judging you. They judge the way you talk, your dressing, your ethnicity, your demeanor. They make assumptions about you instantly, based on what they see.

It's unfair, but it's a reality. And NO ONE is safe from this.

The good news is that people are so shallow that just by controlling how you're perceived, you can create positive impact on others. And as a result, attract more opportunities.
Politicians and celebrities know this too well.

Depending on the social and political climate of their time, a lot of celebrities have changed their name to fit and create success in the society they were living in.

Gene Simmons (born in Israel), whose real name is Chaim Weitz, is a fervent advocate of changing everything you can to fit in the society in which you're evolving. In "Me Inc", he confessed working hard on eliminating his accent, dressing well, and making sure he knew all the codes of American society.

For me, I don't believe in compromising your values in a bid to fit in. I believe in changing the narratives by setting leadership standards in the little things I do.

For example, everywhere I migrated to, I found something to do that would distinguish me from the rest of the population. I made efforts to master the language, participate in social activities, engage in problem-solving and dress like someone successful, as much as I could. It served me well.

You can be attached to your heritage or social background by not wanting your impact to be felt elsewhere.

However, don't be mistaken. Wherever you live is where you play the game.
There are rules of social existence and if you want maximum success and happiness, you need to be a great player at it.

Have an amazing day!
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