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there is a chance he will lose pages 5-7 of your hard earned tax deductions. You say to yourself: "if he doesn't remember to get dressed, how will he remember to file my tax returns by the deadline?" You are left feeling insecure about hiring him because you do not trust him handling your property. The cost to Mr. Taxman is that he loses business because his self-image supports nothing but his own misery. It is especially important when it leaves his clients with little confidence in his business. This scenario is one of many where self-image plays a significant role in business.

Holding up a different effect in business is the successful person with an awe-inspiring image of himself/herself and who generally counts on self-reliance to get a job done-unlike Mr. Taxman who depends on excuses and others to set the tone for conducting business. He isn't blaming anyone for his conduct or for the way he carries himself. His self-image portrays hard-earned character and he/she always displays a notion that they can handle anything. Not like Mr. Taxman, who needs to be wheeled around by others.

Whether a person has little esteem or high self-confidence, either is easy to recognize. A low self-esteemed individual may not look you in the eye and will appear to not feel well or may make excuses, like Mr. Taxman did. But actually, they are silently ridiculing themselves for something. The person who exhibits high regard to his self-image shows it right away and when he walks into a room. His/her gait will depict steadfastness and buoyancy. They will be fresh-faced, clearheaded and always flourishing with new ideas. When introduced, they promise to address a clients needs before their own and they will gain your trust instantly. You will never doubt hiring a business partner of this caliber.

In short, a positive self-image will help define success in the business world. Never will you hear a businessperson who is secure about their image say, "I hope you don't mind, I am just a klutz" and especially when meeting a new client or another executive for the first time. As a result of his/her positive self-image, he is recognized in the business community as a strong leader and a good candidate for business enterprise. Unlike Mr. Taxman who tries to reconcile himself for his poor image before moving on to anything else.

A good self-image can be developed and attained by starting with gait: the way that you walk up to clients, business partners or

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