I’ve read a great article by Colin Wright at exilelifestyle.com about how he normally introduces himself to new people. Because that’s what happens quite often in his life right now, he has already some lines in mind to tell people and act further depending on their reactions to what he has said. I find it quite fascinating.

Look, you meet new people and introduce you like any other guy (or girl). That’s what Mars Dorian also critizies in one of his articles about how to make people remember you. You don’t think you are special but you are, and that’s why you should start to introduce you in another way. At least that’s what I think about myself, even if I would be the only one who thinks that way. I like the idea of controlling the impression you give to others. All you say will influence their image of yours, so why not to pre-write what you will normally tell people you meet about yourself? I don’t mean that you should overthink any word you use, bringing catchy phrases or similar stupid stuff.

I just mean to be well prepared for such a situation. To be the leader of the chat. To know how to impresse, if it’s your wish. I like the feeling of being in control. So why shouldn’t we all note some ideas down? About our own life, what we have achieved, what we are doing right now and the way we can represent it in a good light.

That’s what I gonna do now. I want to create my own sexy life story. I’m not boring, and you aren’t either!

Over at Willie Jackson’s blog, he postet a new short insight I want to share with you. “(…)The truly free individual is free only to the extent of his own self-mastery.” Click here to read the full version of the quote on his blog and keep an eye on his other published texts. Please visit his blog and subscribe, if you want.

What do you think about the topic? Doesn’t it shine a new spotlight on self-mastery? on self-discipline, dedication, motivation and persistence? This are values I highly recommend to adopt, but I’m also guilty of not playing a role model here. I would love to. But even if I have not achieved it yet, you should start thinking about it.

Today I explored the reasons of my happiness in life. I think that’s a valuable lesson everyone should do, because it gives you advice on how to make yourself happy. You can give this list also to your lovely ones as they can see what they could do to improve your happiness if they wish to. Here I go with my list:

I am happy when..

• I’ve got a productive goal I can work on, which is achievable but also challenging.
• I’m eating only as much as I need to still my hunger. Not more.
• I’m eating more small meals a day being able to fully appreciate them.
• I’m reading great books or have a stack of them on my desk to look forward to!
• I’m seeing my parents being happy.
• I’m productive doing something I like or love.
• I’m creative doing something I like or love.
• I’ve achieved something productive or creative.
• I can learn something new and turn the process into a goal.
• I get depper insights and correlations.
• I’m having profound conversations.
• I’m explaining and teaching.
• I’m talking about my favorite topics with others.
• I’m in the now, focusing on and keeping my thoughts in the present.
• I’m seeing simplicity / minimalism, or clean to achieve it.
• I’m aware of the beauty of something (appreciation and gratitude).
• I’m drinking Tea ( because I’m present, I slow down, hydrate and got style).
• I’m doing, having or wearing something that has style (suits, watches,..).
• I’m starting the day the right way (wake up early, go slowly, become positive).
• I’m working with other people towards one goal.
• I’m creating things out of this air and give birth to new ideas.
• I’m reading about business (success) or spirituality (happiness).
• I’m spending time positively with others (chill out, sports, party).
• I’m looking for positive things.
• I’m saving money to buy something special.
• I’m creating ideas and write them down.
• I’m planning.
• I’m imagining positive experiences
• I’m using admirable technology like the iPod Touch, my notebook, etc.
• I’m watching my favorite sitcoms like Dr. House, Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother, etc.

What about you? What makes you happy? Leave a comment!