Top 200 Susan C. Young Quotes (2026 Update)
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151. “Although you may not be able to physically rewind your experiences, a visual rewind may reveal aspects which you may have missed the first time around. By mentally rewinding scenarios for your life, relationships, experiences, and behavior, you can look back with focused attention to see things more objectively.”

— Susan C. Young

152. “What steps can you take to prepare before meeting others to ensure that when you do show up, you are bringing your very best to the table?”

— Susan C. Young

153. “Preparation will not only fortify your confidence to approach life from a position of strength, but it will impress other people as well.”

— Susan C. Young

154. “Be a source of positive energy and inspiration for others.”

— Susan C. Young

155. “The irony is that their enthusiasm for personal revelation can backfire badly and have the opposite effect. People become their own worst enemies and don’t need anyone else’s help in making themselves the brunt of gossip, judgment, and ridicule. A person who overshares demonstrates a lack of dignity, maturity, and discrimination, and it may also be a strong indicator of self-absorbed narcissism and exhibitionism.”

— Susan C. Young

156. “By performing a simple Google search, a website review, a visit to their LinkedIn profile, or a media release search on the person you are about to meet, you can find out where they’ve been, what they care about, and where they’re going. Whether you learn an interesting fact about a hobby they enjoy, the breed of their dog, or something you both have in common, it will show that you took the time to research and that you care about them as a person.”

— Susan C. Young

157. “Is there something which you have lost and miss terribly? Would the quality of your life improve if you regained it? Would it make you happier or healthier? Would you be more effective, efficient, or productive if it came back? If there is something which once was and you yearn for its return, find ways to regain its presence and place in your world.”

— Susan C. Young

158. “Discover an interest, a passion, a preference or need your client has, and take the time to give them some small item related to it. By making the extra effort to learn about the person and their business, you become very appealing and much more memorable.”

— Susan C. Young

159. “Reconciling is about cleaning out your psychic closet. Do you have unresolved issues which are draining your reserves, causing hurt feelings, filling you with regret, or taxing your tenacity? Reconciling can allow you to move forward with acceptance and surrender, rather than berating yourself for what cannot be changed. Are you ready to enjoy peace?”

— Susan C. Young

160. “Ask anyone who has ever fallen in love at first sight and they will tell you – their mutual chemistry created an instant attraction. We have all known friends who went on a first date and knew instantly that they would spend the rest of their life with that person. Or, they knew instantly there was no chance because there was no chemistry at all.”

— Susan C. Young

161. “It is no longer a matter of IF you have a personal brand – it is a question of “How is it working for you?” Does it best express your intentions, your uniqueness, and your service offering? Is it helping or hindering your progress and success in business?”

— Susan C. Young

162. “You can be dressed to the nines and have it all going on, but if you don’t have shoes to support your look, they can be your undoing. Your shoes should be appropriate, clean, polished, and maintained if you want to make a great impression and fortify your credibility. If your shoes are scuffed, dirty, or worn, clients may wonder what other details you’ve neglected to attend to.”

— Susan C. Young

163. “There are few things more important than being prepared – for an interview, an important meeting, selling your home, a new baby – the list goes on.”

— Susan C. Young

164. “Being culturally aware and respectful of others’ cultures will help you to keep the habit of making eye contact in context. As a matter of fact, in some parts of the world making eye contact can be construed as being exactly the opposite of what I am sharing in these pages. Making a great first impression is always about the specific environment and circumstance, isn’t it?”

— Susan C. Young

165. “Like it or not, how we each present ourselves to the world, by way of our appearance, attire, behavior, and speech, all send messages on our behalf.”

— Susan C. Young

166. “When speakers make eye contact with an audience, they will be perceived as being more prepared, more competent, confident, and trustworthy. Eye contact helps to relax the speaker and reminds them that their audience is made up of separate individuals who perceive things differently. Audience response is clearly seen in the expressions of their eyes.”

— Susan C. Young

167. “Your encounters will be more successful when you slow down, pay attention, and become more mindfully aware of the world around you. Heightening your awareness in your social, situational, contextual, orientational, and cultural scenarios will improve your agility as you adapt to new social settings.”

— Susan C. Young

168. “Learn to choose your battles carefully. When you exercise discretion, you will realize that most fights are best avoided. Let those sleeping dogs sleep!”

— Susan C. Young

169. “To make matters even more complicated, research has shown that we remember only 25-50 percent of what we hear. This inclination not only compromises our connection with another person, but we can fail to retain vital information. All this evidence demonstrates that it is imperative that we intentionally pay closer attention and strive to become an in-depth listener.”

— Susan C. Young

170. “The challenge of being authentic for people pleasers is that we really want people to like and accept us. Being vulnerable, however, requires that we come to terms with the fact that not everyone is going to like us, and that it is okay. Not everyone needs to like us.”

— Susan C. Young

171. “Even if what you’re preparing for does not happen, your efforts aren’t for naught. With preparation comes knowledge of each situation, as well as the confidence to handle every new encounter with more grace and ease than the time before.”

— Susan C. Young

172. “We continuously make promises and create agreements with ourselves and others. Some of these agreements are mutually beneficial. However, when you realize that things you agreed to in the past are no longer helpful, possible, or relevant, renegotiate. Be invested enough in your situations or relationships for renegotiation to take place.”

— Susan C. Young

173. “We will judge others based on their behaviors with little to no understanding or regard for their beliefs or values – standards we may not know, nor typically see. When we do this, things can be taken completely out of context because we are assessing their behavior against our expectations, which are produced from our own personal value system.”

— Susan C. Young

174. “Knowledge imparts a sense of authority. It will help you stand out and give you an edge over your competition.”

— Susan C. Young

175. “Rapport allows you to create a friendly compatibility and easy companionship which feels comfortable and enjoyable.”

— Susan C. Young

176. “If there is someone whom you would really like to impress, learn as much as you can to be informed, enlightened, and aware of them before you meet.”

— Susan C. Young

177. “Emotionally intelligent people hold themselves accountable for their behavior, failures, decisions, and successes.”

— Susan C. Young

178. “Your healthy self-esteem is one of the most significant and powerful drivers in your life. It drives your perceptions, attitudes, opinions, relationships, communications, and your decisions.”

— Susan C. Young

179. “Making a great first impression is not an accident, and with a little planning, experimentation, and application, you can transform your style, substance, and impact.”

— Susan C. Young

180. “Whether you are in business or simply want to be remembered positively, frankly consider these things: What makes you feel special and significant? What makes you unforgettable? When people see or think of you, what image do you think comes to mind?”

— Susan C. Young

181. “If you want to improve performance and productivity, set a vision that inspires and delights.”

— Susan C. Young

182. “Don’t you love the sense of personal power you feel when you’ve got your act together? When your life is in order, you’re organized, and you have everything you need?”

— Susan C. Young

183. “Once you are dressed there may be still more you can do to enhance, complement, or complete your look. Simply changing your accessories will change your entire impression.”

— Susan C. Young

184. “How can you stand apart from the herd? How can you start to be noticed so people will remember you? How can you be heard above the noise? “What is your personal branding that makes you special, unique, individual, and memorable?”

— Susan C. Young

185. “Wouldn’t you like to arrive to any event or situation with a sense of confidence and ease that things are as they need to be?”

— Susan C. Young

186. “Is your branding serving your needs for positive impact? Is it paving the way for a great first impression on people when they meet you, think of you, speak of you, or even see you on the Internet? If not, it’s time for a change, and it is perfectly within your control.”

— Susan C. Young

187. “Practice positive and affirming self-talk.”

— Susan C. Young

188. “Whether it is in a sales situation, love at first sight, a husband and wife having an important conversation, a parent disciplining a child, or a teacher instructing her students, eye contact is a powerful body language for enriching engagement, focus, and communication.”

— Susan C. Young

189. “Being prepared and sharing your knowledge earns the confidence of those who are interviewing you, depend on your expertise, or seek you out for solutions, answers, or presentations.”

— Susan C. Young

190. “Proven professionals know that by focusing on quality, you can’t lose with the classics and your clothes will last longer. It’s not about having expensive clothing, it is about having style.”

— Susan C. Young

191. “Consider how others may feel about you before, during, and after talking. Are you projecting an attitude that results in others feeling accepted and welcome? Are you encouraging people to speak and engage with you through your approachability?”

— Susan C. Young

192. “As with most things in life, a healthy balance will keep us on the right path. To avoid too much eye contact or too little, seek to create a comfortable mix. It is generally encouraged to use more eye contact when you are listening and less when you are speaking.”

— Susan C. Young

193. “Think of the communication that takes place in your own life on a continuous basis – at home, at work, with friends, and beyond. When you actively listen to people, you enhance communication.”

— Susan C. Young

194. “Whether it is through products or services, being a problem solver builds loyalty and confidence. What can you resolve for yourself and others? Do you have a challenge that seems impossible or unsolvable? With the root word being “solve,” resolve is one of your best friends for overcoming obstacles and being a solution specialist.”

— Susan C. Young

195. “Self-confident people are mindful about spending their time, energy, and interests on things that truly matter.”

— Susan C. Young

196. “Begin by asking yourself if you are currently showing up to your life, your business, and your relationships in a way that is cultivating an extraordinary life.”

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197. “If your self-talk leans toward the negative, the continual bashing will become debilitating.”

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198. “What are those behaviors that make us take pause to think twice about a person’s trustworthiness? Guarded body language, lack of eye contact, nervous fidgeting, interrupting, speaking ill of others, lying, arrogance, and gossip to name a few.”

— Susan C. Young

199. “Which outfits do you get the most compliments on when you are wearing them? What colors make you feel healthy, vibrant, and alive?”

— Susan C. Young

200. “A “brand” identifies how you are unique and different. It is an attention-getter to help you stack up against your competitors. It also shares with us what we can expect by doing business with you.”

— Susan C. Young