Not always is it in life about being the smartest person in the room. What I think is that it’s more important to make others feel good about themselves.
If you make someone feel good, a positive atmosphere is created. People are happy and appreciated. This will create better relationships and success.
Just think of it: when someone gives you a compliment or says something nice how do you feel? Isn’t it great? You feel valued and respected by this person. That’s what happens when you make others feel good.
Once upon a time when I was feeling blue, a friend of mine took his time to listen to me and say some kind words. It made a difference on my part only. From there our friendship grew stronger as I felt better. And that is when I realized how important it is to make others feel good about themselves too.
Although it impresses people to be the most intelligent individual in a room, they do not necessarily find you likable because of that. However, if you make others feel good about themselves then they would desire to be close to you; thus, your company is enjoyed due to self-appreciation that results from it.
In my opinion, this is especially important in the workplace. On a more personal level, when you make sure that your colleagues feel good, it becomes easier for them to assist you during tough times. As well as being ready to judiciously take heed of whatever you are saying and cooperate with you.
I have witnessed this first hand in my own career. When I show appreciation for my coworkers and make them feel good about themselves our team performs better. We’re able to work together more effectively and achieve superior outcomes.
It is not always easy to make others feel good, especially if you are having a bad day. However, small acts can have big impacts; speaking kind words or giving simple compliments to people can bring pleasure in their day.
In my opinion, feeling good about oneself is a skill that anyone can learn. One only needs to practice it with genuine intentions of making positive changes on the lives of others.
So next time you’re in a room full of people remember this: it’s not about being the smartest guy there.It’s about making other people feel good. It’ll take you further than you ever thought possible trust me.
