Smile

There is no better way to make a great first impression than a smile.

People who smile make other people happier. Smiling yourself can in fact make YOU happier, too! There is a lot of research that proves it. One person who knew the value of a smile was Dale Carnegie, one of the godfathers of self-improvement and personal development. And instead of me writing about my thoughts on the subject, I'll instead leave you with Dales's: 

A smile is nature's best antidote for discouragement.  

It brings rest to the weary,  

Sunshine to those who are frowning,  

And hope to those who are hopeless and defeated. 

A smile is so valuable that it can't be bought,  

Begged, borrowed, or taken away against your will.  

You have to be willing to give a smile away  

Before it can do anyone else any good. 

So if someone is too tired or grumpy to flash you a smile,  

Let him have one of yours anyway.  

Nobody needs a smile as much  

As the person who has none to give. 

- Dale Carnegie 

The next time you're feeling in the dumps, or the next time you see one of your fellow employees in the dumps, smile. It will help them, and you. Give it a try. 

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