Appearances

People see what they expect to see.

And often, we can steer people's expectations.

News anchors are a great example. We see them professionally dressed and coiffed and we assume that the words out of their mouths are true.

Surely, we say, anyone who looks like that must be smart and honest.

Okaaaaaay...

But what would happen if the dress code for news anchors became ripped jeans and a nose ring? Would they lose their credibility?

Today, I am giving you an observation that is true:

People become what you expect them to be.

And even more importantly, you become what you expect yourself to be.

Raise your expectations of other people and of yourself.

You will be happily surprised.