A QUOTE FOR TODAY... AND EVERY DAY.

 

Today's Quote...

Comes from Socrates, classical Greek philosopher; credited as being one of the founders of western philosophy.

 

"THE WAY TO GET A GOOD REPUTATION,

IS TO ENDEAVOR TO BE WHAT YOU DESIRE TO APPEAR TO BE."

 

MY TAKE.

We often believe we are regarded as a "special" (in the good sense) person by our peers yet, the reality of their perception is not always in accordance with what we think it is.

Not that we are bad; just that we at times think ourselves more than what, or who, we truly are. 

If we are to follow Socrates' advise, we should first look at who we truly are. No false images, no enhancements, just the bare truth. Even if it bothers us, that is who we are and how we are probably seen by many -or most- of those around us.

Is this such a terrible thing? Not really. I do not believe that the majority of people have a true understanding as to who they are, or how they are viewed. Yet, they certainly have a complete picture of who they think they are and how they are viewed by others. 

Make this the year in which you understand your persona, take the time to look at yourself and view what it is that you (that includes all of us) have to change, add, or subtract from ourselves to become who we think we are. 

I am sure you will improve your lot and will be happier; so will those who are around you for they will see you as how you believe you are and, indeed, how you are. You will then be the true example of who you always thought you were.

 

Be Well!!!