3 LESSONS FROM ACTORS

EVERY BUSINESS PRO

SHOULD LEARN

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Did you know that… It takes an interviewer seven seconds to judge you

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It takes a fraction of a second to get attention or LOSE it forever

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But!

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By the age of 30 you might

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Spend 16 years on education that costs you $400K

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And work for at least six years to become an expert in your field

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You invest years in knowledge to get just few seconds to perform

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While actors devote 100% of their time towards the first impression

impression

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Business professionals focus on their field of expertise

expertise

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Business Pro, where is the logic?

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Learn simple tips

that help to impress

with authenticity

and charisma

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Be Alive

1 Become emotionally available. Emotions are attractive. They make your story passionate.

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• Tape record yourself

• Buy a full-length mirror

• Tell one joke at every checkout

• Let yourself cry at the movies

• Find places where you can act before you think

Learn to be alive

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Be Conscious

2 Learn your own body language by paying attention to that of your opponents, like dogs do

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• Pay attention to eye contact, gestures, and posture

• Look for incongruent behaviors

• Listen to the intonation of voice

• Observe skin coloring (like blushing)

• Note changes in breathing patterns

Learn to be conscious

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Be Branded

3 Think of yourself as a brand. Find what is truly yours and make it your hallmark.

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• Draw a picture of yourself

• Write down your values and principles

• Analyze your walk, voice, and posture

• Work with the mirror

• Tailor your shirts and pants or skirts

Learn to be branded

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Sources Articles

• http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2229190/Study-reveals-parts-decide-romantically-attracted-to.html

• http://www.businessinsider.com/only-7-seconds-to-make-first-impression-2013-4

• http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/science/study-finds-infantlike-understanding-in-dogs.html?_r=0

Pictures

• Actors- http://www.flickr.com/photos/i5prof/7188819047

• Interview- http://www.flickr.com/photos/98179075@N04/10548376845

• Lady in red- http://www.flickr.com/photos/i5prof/7553741594

• Man’s face- http://www.flickr.com/photos/doug88888/2955654946

• University- http://www.flickr.com/photos/modernrockstar/4110935189

• Office building- http://www.flickr.com/photos/jzakheim/343273223

• Actors- http://www.flickr.com/photos/i5prof/7188819047

• Bill Clinton- http://www.flickr.com/photos/mumansky/2359628425

• A dog- http://www.flickr.com/photos/kovaribalint/8530271007

• Mad Men actresses- http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevegarfield/5027289805

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