Top 200 Susan C. Young Quotes (2026 Update)
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151. “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

152. “Emotionally intelligent people think before they speak and exercise discretion.”

— Susan C. Young

153. “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

154. “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

155. “Learn to leverage the Law of Cause and Effect to your advantage in positive ways!”

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156. “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

157. “Dignity impacts the quality of your external world in your relationships, communications, and interactions.”

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158. “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

159. “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

160. “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

161. “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

162. “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

163. “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

164. “Affirmative words and actions confirm you are on the right path and help you attract what you desire. Whether you are reaffirming a dream, a goal, a previous commitment, or a person, reaffirmations will strengthen your area of focus. Begin reaffirming yourself and others through encouragement, paying attention, listening, and being grateful.”

— Susan C. Young

165. “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

166. “In spite of the circumstance, a person who abides in dignity and grace will use the lessons learned as ballast for their ship as they sail through stormy waters – taking the wisdom gained from life and using it to anchor their confidence.”

— Susan C. Young

167. “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

168. “Do your clothes make you feel happy, beautiful, comfortable in your skin, handsome, confident, or powerful?”

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169. “Why leave your success up to dumb luck or accident when you can take a stand, make a plan, and be proactive in your pursuits and possibilities?”

— Susan C. Young

170. “Regardless of the trends we see in the deterioration of morality, respect, and values, wise people will still strive to take the high road to rise above the ever-increasing rudeness and stand apart from the crowd.”

— Susan C. Young

171. “When employees are motivated and love what they do you will see higher productivity, less turnover, healthier communication, increased loyalty, and a happier environment.”

— Susan C. Young

172. “Revise what you need to as changes occur and new information becomes available. Be willing to go back, look again, and consider where and how you can make adjustments in order to stay in alignment with your vision, mission, passion, and purpose. Rather than rehashing the past, know that your life is a working draft and you can revise the story you write about it. Let the revising begin.”

— Susan C. Young

173. “While good old-fashioned manners and etiquette have worked for centuries, new standards and expectations have come into play with the modern world. Behaviors which would have been appalling in the past are now socially acceptable.”

— Susan C. Young

174. “Being prepared prevents us from getting tripped up by unexpected glitches and surprises.”

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175. “How you accessorize your wardrobe can transform the plainest outfit into a dazzling, unforgettable impression. It can be the mark of your own unique style, an extra splash of fashion, or an expression of your mood.”

— 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.”

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177. “Many people have never discovered the power generated from a heart of service. They show up to life projecting a right of entitlement in which their needs are their first priority and they will do whatever it takes to forward their own agenda without any concern for how it impacts others. This behavior pushes people away, creates barriers to trust and communication, and leaves a bad impression.”

— Susan C. Young

178. “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

179. “Did you once have a grand plan which has become obsolete and no longer serves you? If there are areas in your life which must change to help you create better results, a redesign may be in order. Consider going back to the ‘drawing board’ to deconstruct what isn’t working and start anew.”

— Susan C. Young

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

— Susan C. Young

181. “Doing your research ahead of time shows that you care about your client and your reputation. Referencing this information will better enable you to ask relevant questions and link their answers to your product or service to create a win-win situation.”

— Susan C. Young

182. “Self-confident people face their fears head-on and are willing to take risks.”

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183. “The first thing others see is YOU – not your resume, background, or credentials. A picture is truly worth a thousand words and how you dress is the “picture” you provide for all the world to see.”

— Susan C. Young

184. “Emotionally intelligent people know how to light their own fire to sustain their activities to accomplish your goals.”

— Susan C. Young

185. “So, how can you move beyond awkward silence with virtual strangers to becoming new friends? By asking great questions! Once a few inquiring questions were placed, I would let them do all the talking.”

— Susan C. Young

186. “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

187. “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

188. “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

189. “Just as your body has self-regulating mechanisms, like perspiring to cool you down and shivering to warm you up, you can regulate your emotions according to the circumstances. You can abstain from over-reacting, and you know how to set boundaries and how to say “no.”

— Susan C. Young

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

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

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192. “When you feel great about you, personal qualities radiate that make you more attractive and compelling to others.”

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193. “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?”

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194. “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

195. “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.”

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196. “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

197. “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?”

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198. “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

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

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200. “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