{"id":26947,"date":"2017-05-26T16:22:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T20:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=26947"},"modified":"2023-02-28T16:17:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T20:17:32","slug":"be-the-best-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2017\/be-the-best-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Express Yourself: Putting Your best &#8220;You&#8221; Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It seems these days that everything is about being the best \u201cyou\u201d you can be. Whether it\u2019s your personal identity, or your business\u2019s brand, appearances are important.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/infinigeek.com\/reality-vs-virtual-reality-the-fine-line-between-you-and-your-online-persona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26959 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/Being-the-best-you-can-be-3.jpg\" alt=\"Being the best you can be - 3\" width=\"576\" height=\"325\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 576px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 576\/325;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>Reality vs. Virtual Reality: The Fine Line Between You and Your Online Persona<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It comes with the territory of today\u2019s world: Everyone, from any corner of the globe with an internet connection is a click away from you, whether personally or professionally. Individuals are no longer random entities in a mass. People are visible, and connected more than ever before and thus, today more than ever, putting your best foot forward is important.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/peter-economy\/5-powerful-ways-to-boost-your-confidence.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26956 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/Being-the-best-you-can-be-1.jpg\" alt=\"Being the best you can be - 1\" width=\"970\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/Being-the-best-you-can-be-1.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/Being-the-best-you-can-be-1-768x356.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 970px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 970\/450;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>5 Powerful Ways to Boost Your Confidence<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Optimizing you is about being the most comfortable and self-confident you can be. That can mean any number of things. Some people are concerned about staying in shape and looking healthy; others might put a premium on being educated and intelligent. Others still, view generosity as being the most important aspect of their outer selves.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/nico-lang\/2013\/01\/15-things-you-can-do-to-be-your-best-self-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26960 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/Being-the-best-you-can-be-2.jpg\" alt=\"Being the best you can be - 2\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 584px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 584\/390;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>15 Things You Can Do To Be Your Best Self Today<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If your goal is to appear confident and attractive, makeup is one of the best places to start. It\u2019s no secret that people love makeup, and it\u2019s something that\u2019s quick and simple enough to add to your daily routine. If it makes you feel confident, it can make all the difference for you in terms of putting your best foot forward and nailing that first impression.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><iframe style=\"width: 100%; min-height: 300px;\" data-src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/2097119709001\/4kXWOFbfYx_default\/index.html?videoId=5054348244001\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Expressions of kindness and generosity are another way of being your best self. We all have that friend or relative who always comes bearing gifts. Whether it\u2019s something useful, something to collect, or both, it makes you feel good. And, with a bit of effort, it\u2019s not hard to become that person. Being the person who gives timeless gifts is a way of leaving a great impression on people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/infinigeek.com\/geeks-unite-nerds-rulers-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26957 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/Being-the-best-you-can-be-5.png\" alt=\"Being the best you can be - 5\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>Geeks Unite! From Nerds To Rulers Of The World<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On the business side, you might take a different approach, but the results are the same. Professionals need to be prepared, organized, educated, and punctual. However, a business or a business representative can also put its best foot forward with its physical appearance, just like an individual.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/infinigeek.com\/working-for-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26958 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/Being-the-best-you-can-be-4.jpg\" alt=\"Being the best you can be - 4\" width=\"710\" height=\"434\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 710px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 710\/434;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>Working for Yourself Just Got Easier!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Rather than wearing a specific outfit, dressing up a business is about branding and advertising it to potential customers. This can be at a trade show with a great display booth, in magazine or newspaper ads, or with a beautiful storefront. Even if the work and end product are the same, people prefer a nice facade. Just as with everyday people, a glowing, positive, attractive exterior breeds confidence.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mk48xRzuNvA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Making a great first impression isn\u2019t the end. As the phrase would indicate, it is just the beginning. However, it is an important beginning to any interaction. The first impression guides subsequent interactions, even more than we would like to admit. Being the best you and putting your best foot forward is all about optimizing that impression to positively shape what comes next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems these days that everything is about being the best \u201cyou\u201d you can be. Whether it\u2019s your personal identity, or your business\u2019s brand, appearances are important. 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