Have dignity

Almost all successful people have a sense of their own dignity. They are all pretty solid in themselves, they have worked out who they are and what they are about. They don't need to show off, brag about what they have or who they are. They don't need to draw attention to themselves because they aren't particularly interested in what we think - they maintain decorum not because they are frightened of making a fool of themselves or falling flat on their face but because they simply can't be bothered with attention-seeking stuff.

It is important - if you want to be successful - to show poise, gravitas, be a bit seperate from the herd, have good manners, be polite and considerate and to be someone others might like to look up to. You don't have to be all aloof and stand-offish, serious and grown-up. You can still have fun - just don't go making a prat of yourself. You can still let your hair down - just don't let go of control completely. You can still relax - just don't fall off the edge.

Dignity is about showing self-respect and having quiet self-esteem. It's amazing how others will respect you and hold you in greater esteem when you start the ball rolling.

Dignity is about showing self-respect and having quiet self-esteem