The Surprising Dale Carnegie Secrets That Completely Changed How People See Me in Seconds
It turns out, making a great first impression isn’t about being perfect—it’s about making the other person feel seen and valued.
2) I let go of the need to impress
For a long time, I believed that making a strong first impression meant proving my worth as quickly as possible. I’d try to sound smart, share an interesting story, or mention an accomplishment just to make myself seem more impressive.
But the more I did this, the more I noticed something strange—people weren’t connecting with me the way I hoped they would. Conversations felt forced, and I often walked away feeling like I hadn’t truly clicked with the other person.
