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7 Clever Ways To Increase Your Social Value
Everything is based on perception
“When people ask what you are doing, they only ask, to gauge the amount of respect to give to you.”
Our social world interacts not with the truth but rather with their perceptions of what they feel is the truth. We interpret externalities as signs of the truth. Speak of not judging a book by its cover right? But we still do. It’s how we function as a society. If it looks like it, then it must be.
Knowing this, it is, therefore, possible for anyone to play the game of societal hierarchy — to alter or increase the amount of social respect that you’re given.
If you are struggling with a lack of self-worth or social value, and you feel you ain't getting the respect or attention you deserve — or you simply want to raise your confidence, then the following pointers will come in handy.
1. Learn a skill
Imagine you are sitting with a group of five old friends in a high school reunion get-together, and everyone is introducing themselves and what they do. Let’s say one says he is an engineer. How does that make you feel? Another said she is a marketer. Also, take note of how you feel about that. Another said he runs a million-dollar company. The fourth person says I am a social media…
