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Success Is Who You Are When intelligence test was given to one hundred prominent businessmen it was discovered that personality contributes more to business success than does superior intelligence. This discovery is very significant for the business man, very significant for the educator, very significant for the professional man and very significant for the speaker. Personality, with exception of preparation is probably the most important factor in public address. In eloquent speaking "it is manner that wins, not words" Rather it is manner plus ideas. It is the whole combination of the person: physical, spiritual, mental, traits, predilections, tendencies, temperament, cast of mind, vigour, experience, training, the whole life. It is the most complex and almost as little understood. A personality is determined by inheritance and environment and is extremely difficult to alter or improve. Yet we can, by taking thought, strengthen it to some extent and make it more forceful, more attractive. The subject is of vast importance to every one of us. The possibility of improvement, limited as they are, are still large enough to warrant a discussion and investigation. If you wish to make the most of your individuality, go before your audience. A tired speaker is not magnetic nor attractive. Don't make the all-too-common error of putting off your preparation and your planning until the very last moment, and then working at a furious pace, trying to make up for lost time. If you do, you are bound to store up bodily poisons and brain fatigues that will prove terrific drags, holding you down, sapping your vitality, weakening both your brain and your nerves. If you must make an important talk to an audience, have a light lunch. The resume is dynamic and living document that not only illustrate your work history but also sells you to the employer. Finally, do a simple and effective cover letter and summarize the contents of the resume. Irabor A. Mark is a chief technologist and head of unit, college of medicine university of Ibadan. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have all the success while others struggle for years and never seem to get anywhere? Are you one of those who always seem to struggle? Go and download this complete manual now and find out WHY ! Click Here! For articles on self improvement and personal development go to: http://madeforsuccess.blogspot.com and http://jobopenng.com for free jobs and career search.
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