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just by looking at you whether you are lit up and enjoying life or
are pallid and gray from sitting at home in front of the TV or surf-
ing the Net. You too can stand out from
a crowd. Just start doing something that
makes you feel absolutely fabulous. An effort impelled
In the space provided in this section, by desire must also
draw up your own list of activities that have an automatic or
light you up, turn you on, and make you subconscious energy to
feel alive and wonderful. This is essen- aid its realization.
tial information if you are interviewing
for a job and can make the difference —MAN RAY
between being hired or not. If you are
starting your own business, you’ll need
to be energized and attractive to prospective clients—so, if you
are feeling down in the dumps or just plain exhausted, it is time to
find something fun that gives you energy and makes you feel alive.
Doing so is more important than you realize. This dynamic isn’t a
mystery. Imagine you are interviewing two candidates, both cur-
rently unemployed, for the same job opening, and they are in all
respects equally qualified. One candidate has stopped all the fun
and exciting activities in her life, because she didn’t think she could
afford them anymore, while the other candidate has kept up her
passion for dancing. Which one will get the job? My money is on
the dancer, because she’ll show up more energized, radiant, and full
of joy and vigor.
Write down as many ideas as you can think of, and then pick
one or two to get started with right away. Again, do this now. (I
hope you are getting the message.)

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