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Are You Irresistible?
by Michelle Montoro
A few years ago, a friend of mine sent me this article, 11 Secrets of Irresistible People, with the message, “This reminds me of you…”
So, of course, I was intrigued. Wondering what in the world these 11 secrets were, I clicked the link and read on…
As I read the qualities that supposedly make people irresistible, I was thinking, “Wow! Is this really how my friends perceive me?”
Things like an irresistible person does not seek validation because their self-worth comes from within; they treat everyone with respect; and they are authentic and have integrity. I was flattered, honored, and shocked.
I also suddenly felt a sense of pressure. Pressure to actually be all of these things. If this is the role where my friends place me…“the life of the party” and the one they turn to “for help, advice, and companionship”…well, then I have a pretty high standard to live up to.
As I continued to read through these 11 qualities, I began evaluating myself, my character, and asking myself, “Do I really focus on people more than anything else?” I have a selfish streak, for sure.
“Do I really have all that much integrity?” I can certainly gossip with the best of them.
