Rule #17

Have you ever met someone and knew instantly that they were being phony? Or on the flip side, have you ever met someone and knew right away that they were being genuine? Rule #17 is BE GENUINE. Being genuine means being yourself. No pretenses, no aires, just being yourself. I think people instinctively know when someone is not being true to who they are and it makes them feel uncomfortable when around them. I, for one, don't want to make people feel uncomfortable!

When you are genuine, people are more likely to trust you. You feel more confident, more self assured. Your relationships are stronger because they are based on truth. People are drawn to you and like to be around you. Every one of us has so much to offer and there is no need to pretend to be someone or something we're not. We all have our insecurities, but trying to mask or hide our perceived faults with a false persona becomes glaringly obvious to those around us. I think people feel it, no matter how good an actor you are.

The truth is, people like people to be themselves, and respond accordingly. Besides, keeping up appearances can be exhausting! Keep it real...just be yourself!


Rule #1 - I AM RESPONSIBLE
Rule #2 - ALWAYS BE KIND
Rule #3 - DON'T HOLD A GRUDGE
Rule #4 - DO THE RIGHT THING
Rule #5 - SMILE
Rule #6 - BE GOOD TO YOURSELF
Rule #7 - SAY I LOVE YOU
Rule #8 - BE POSITIVE
Rule #9 - LAUGH
Rule #10 - DON'T JUDGE
Rule #11 - SET GOALS
Rule #12 - SING AND DANCE
Rule #13 - MEDITATE
Rule #14 - BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Rule #15 - BE HONEST
Rule #16 - SAY I'M SORRY
Rule #17 - BE GENUINE