Comments on: Looks and Success as an Entrepreneur http://under30ceo.com/looks-and-success-as-an-entrepreneur/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=looks-and-success-as-an-entrepreneur Thu, 24 May 2012 19:40:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michael Keyhttp://under30ceo.com/looks-and-success-as-an-entrepreneur/#comment-2350 Michael Key Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:15:42 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2251#comment-2350 Dressing for success if essential, but try not to be a poser. People can pick up on when you are faking it. I don't subscribe the fake it till you make it mindset. It's a bad idea. Dressing for success if essential, but try not to be a poser. People can pick up on when you are faking it. I don't subscribe the fake it till you make it mindset. It's a bad idea.

]]> By: Michael Keyhttp://under30ceo.com/looks-and-success-as-an-entrepreneur/#comment-1379 Michael Key Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:15:42 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2251#comment-1379 Dressing for success if essential, but try not to be a poser. People can pick up on when you are faking it. I don't subscribe the fake it till you make it mindset. It's a bad idea. Dressing for success if essential, but try not to be a poser. People can pick up on when you are faking it. I don't subscribe the fake it till you make it mindset. It's a bad idea.

]]> By: Jared O'Toolehttp://under30ceo.com/looks-and-success-as-an-entrepreneur/#comment-1292 Jared O'Toole Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:20:09 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2251#comment-1292 I think entrepreneurs lose site of appearance a lot because they think part of the working for yourself thing is not putting a suit on everyday and going to the office. While you don't have to go all out like that it still does a ton to put the extra effort with appearance even if your only working at home. <br><br>I honestly think I get more done when I spend the time getting dressed even if I never leave the house that day or meet with anyone. I think entrepreneurs lose site of appearance a lot because they think part of the working for yourself thing is not putting a suit on everyday and going to the office. While you don't have to go all out like that it still does a ton to put the extra effort with appearance even if your only working at home.

I honestly think I get more done when I spend the time getting dressed even if I never leave the house that day or meet with anyone.

]]> By: Jared O'Toolehttp://under30ceo.com/looks-and-success-as-an-entrepreneur/#comment-1291 Jared O'Toole Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:16:30 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2251#comment-1291 You really do have to be comfortable and be who you are. But even for someone in jeans and a t-shirt you can tell who thinks twice about what their wearing and that they care about it. Your industry can also play a lot into what someone wears. You really do have to be comfortable and be who you are. But even for someone in jeans and a t-shirt you can tell who thinks twice about what their wearing and that they care about it. Your industry can also play a lot into what someone wears.

]]> By: Jared O'Toolehttp://under30ceo.com/looks-and-success-as-an-entrepreneur/#comment-1290 Jared O'Toole Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:11:53 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2251#comment-1290 Confidence is the most important thing is the world from making a sale to dating. It's all about confidence and I guarantee you the most successful people are some of the most confident people...even before they were a success. Confidence is the most important thing is the world from making a sale to dating. It's all about confidence and I guarantee you the most successful people are some of the most confident people…even before they were a success.

]]> By: Drew Penetonhttp://under30ceo.com/looks-and-success-as-an-entrepreneur/#comment-1289 Drew Peneton Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:01:55 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2251#comment-1289 "What's the least possible amount of energy I could put into making myself presentable today?" - I couldn't even imagine thinking like that! While Sarge is right that confidence is an important factor, being presentable sets the stage. A professional appearance that is APPROPRIATE for your venue is the key. <br> <br>Do you want to make a pitch to a bunch of rock stars in a $10K Italian suit? Sure, you look nice, but you don't fit. I like where Nicole says "Dress for two (not one) positions ahead." This is the philosophy I have employed and encourage others to do the same; the only people I ever get grief from are the ones who are perfectly happy with the amount of effort they put into their appearance. They are the ones in jeans and a polo. <br><br>No wonder they haven't moved up. “What's the least possible amount of energy I could put into making myself presentable today?” – I couldn't even imagine thinking like that! While Sarge is right that confidence is an important factor, being presentable sets the stage. A professional appearance that is APPROPRIATE for your venue is the key.

Do you want to make a pitch to a bunch of rock stars in a $10K Italian suit? Sure, you look nice, but you don't fit. I like where Nicole says “Dress for two (not one) positions ahead.” This is the philosophy I have employed and encourage others to do the same; the only people I ever get grief from are the ones who are perfectly happy with the amount of effort they put into their appearance. They are the ones in jeans and a polo.

No wonder they haven't moved up.

]]> By: Seth Elliotthttp://under30ceo.com/looks-and-success-as-an-entrepreneur/#comment-1288 Seth Elliott Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:53:04 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2251#comment-1288 I've often encountered younger business people and entrepreneurs that disdain a focus on appearance as inauthentic...<br><br>It's important to recognize that appearance in business is a signaling device. As Nicole notes, you don't need to try and be something you're not - but you do need to show colleagues, clients, etc. that you have devoted some time and thought to your appearance - signaling (perhaps unconsciously) that you are likely to do the same when it comes to your work product. I've often encountered younger business people and entrepreneurs that disdain a focus on appearance as inauthentic…

It's important to recognize that appearance in business is a signaling device. As Nicole notes, you don't need to try and be something you're not – but you do need to show colleagues, clients, etc. that you have devoted some time and thought to your appearance – signaling (perhaps unconsciously) that you are likely to do the same when it comes to your work product.

]]> By: Sargehttp://under30ceo.com/looks-and-success-as-an-entrepreneur/#comment-1286 Sarge Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:40:34 +0000 http://under30ceo.com/?p=2251#comment-1286 Confidence I feel is the biggest factor you need to be successful. You can be the best dressed person in the world but if you're not standing head up and appearing confident people will start doubting your abillity and may not trust you.<br><br>I think you should feel as comfortable as you can while still representing a positive image for yourself. I don't think you shouldn't feel too comfortable. If you're feeling good about yourself then you're able to perform at your peak.<br><br>It's like people trying to teach others how to make money when they don't have money themselves. You need to be in a world where you're feeling good about yourself in able to help others. Sounds a bit selfish but if you're not completely comfortable with who you are and what you do I don't believe you will be able to help others to your potential.<br><br>Sarge | <a href="http://BeginnerBlogger.com" rel="nofollow">BeginnerBlogger.com</a> Confidence I feel is the biggest factor you need to be successful. You can be the best dressed person in the world but if you're not standing head up and appearing confident people will start doubting your abillity and may not trust you.

I think you should feel as comfortable as you can while still representing a positive image for yourself. I don't think you shouldn't feel too comfortable. If you're feeling good about yourself then you're able to perform at your peak.

It's like people trying to teach others how to make money when they don't have money themselves. You need to be in a world where you're feeling good about yourself in able to help others. Sounds a bit selfish but if you're not completely comfortable with who you are and what you do I don't believe you will be able to help others to your potential.

Sarge | BeginnerBlogger.com

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