“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine
when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.”
– Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Do you subscribe to the cliché, “Beauty is only skin deep”? The multi-billion dollar beauty industry doesn’t.
Do you live your life, embracing this cliché… or, do you make decisions about your appearance, that somewhat-supports this cliché?
Hmmm… what is beauty… or is it determined by the eyes of the beholders?
Why do people consistently do photo shoots, which are certainly acceptable… and for some… quite possibly extremely helpful!? Hint: 2+2=4!
Most people attempt to use a hybrid model… preferring beauty to be both outside and inside. But, what if you had to lean 80% in one direction or the other. Would you prefer 80% outside or 80% inside (while forfeiting some of your outside (for inside) gifts bestowed upon you at birth)?
Yes; outside beauty is primarily a gift received at birth, through no effort on your part, other than to now maintain your corpus that you were gifted. This is relatively easy (compared to creating inside beauty), by simply eating reasonably well, exercising regularly and making healthy choices in life. All these steps are often just self-centered initiatives, which makes them even easier and motivational for people to actually do.
The inside… now there’s where you need to work your ass off! To develop the depth and breadth of becoming beautiful inside, takes years and years. With much effort and tenacity, anyone can become a beautiful leader, partner and person in life!
Here’s a short list of “must haves” needed to become your most beautiful self, inside.
1 – Gently Frank Inner-Circle – They provide you frank information, not misleading affirmation, while also sharing what they’ll do to help you improve!
2 – Unquenched Appetite for Improvement – This competency changes your view of life and removes your defenses, which enables you to objectively and accurately sift through valuable and not-so-valuable feedback!
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3 – Insatiable Appreciation for Life – If you wake up like a 7-year-old on your birthday everyday… everyone whom you interact, will be appreciated and you’ll count your numerous blessings… regardless of the challenges each day brings!
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4 – Lastly and Most Importantly…. an Amazing Partner – Elusive… absolutely! But, you’ll never reach your most beautiful self without someone who’s genuinely and unconditionally helping you become your most beautiful self… inside! Period!
Radiate your beauty to the world through your holistically-intelligent decisions,
prioritized actions and knee-weakening love for life!
Are you a Top-7% Leader who’d love to intelligently create
$100K+ a month for Your Favorite Non-Profits?
It’s these Top-7% Leaders who actually change the world.
(Although 99% talk about it.)
If you believe you’re a Top-7% leader, let’s explore possible opportunities.
DM me on LinkedIn or directly to: jim.roncevich@ipgsocialimpact.com.
Get MAD! Get Making A Difference! ~ JR
