It seems to me personality is one of the most underestimated forces. Also, the impact of flawed personality is equally misunderstood or overlooked or underestimated.
Certainly, the make-up of a magnetic personality is subjective...as is the make-up of a flawed personality. Yet, with a little observation or a check of gut feel we know when we are in the presence of magnetic personalities and flawed personalities.
Most people judge others and they judge others quickly. We judge others unconsciously or consciously and often we judge others both ways.
Despite our ability to quickly judge others, most of the time we underestimate the impact of personalities, both good ones and not-so-good ones. We must underestimate personalities. If that was not the case then we would take more constructive action to improve our personalities and help other people improve theirs.
How would we do that?
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rick baker ·
“Long before we can verbalize attraction or revulsion, we are attracted to the kind and repelled by the unkind.” Leonard Mlodinow ‘Subliminal – How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior’, (2012)
rick baker ·
"Much of the charm of a magnetic personality comes from a fine, cultivated manner. Tact, also, is a very important element-next to a fine manner, perhaps the most important. One must also know exactly what to do, and be able to do just the right thing at the proper time. Good judgment and common sense are indispensable to those who are trying to acquire this magic power. Good taste is also one of the elements of personal charm. You cannot offend the tastes of others without hurting their sensibilities." Orison Swett Marden ‘Pushing to the Front’, (1911)