Impressions

First impressions are fascinating things. They're usually wrong, and severely exaggerated. But they're, oh, so, fun to make! I enjoy starting a new job, going to a new school, or beginning a new hobby. You start afresh with an entirely clean slate and you can be whoever you want to be. That's not to say, you change yourself, for values and principles remain. Rather, you change other people's perspectives about you, and, in doing so, create sort of a book character. But for yourself.

If, for instance, in college, people viewed you as the frightened timid creature in the corner (because, let's face it, you were), you no longer have to be that to the people in your new office. Unless you want to be, of course. You are, therefore, changing your personal label. By strutting confidently in the office door that first day, you will seem bold and courageous. You will then feel bold and courageous and, finally, you will actually be bold and courageous to the people around you and to yourself.

It all begins with a "first impression", and you'll never have a second chance to make one.


Novel update:
6 chapters complete, 263 days to go.