11 Secrets of Irresistible People
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Pre-Reading Questions
What does it mean to be “irresistible”?
Do you know anyone who is irresistible?
What makes this person attractive to others?
What are some qualities that you admire in other people?
Would you like to have some of those qualities yourself?
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Some people, regardless of what they lack—money, looks, or social connections—always radiate with energy and confidence. Even the most skeptical individuals find themselves enamored with these charming personalities.
These people are the life of every party. They’re the ones you turn to for help, advice, and companionship.
You just can’t get enough of them, and they leave you asking yourself, “What do they have that I don’t? What makes them so irresistible?”
The difference? Their sense of self-worth comes from within.
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Source: Entrepreneur.com
Author: Dr. Travis Bradberry
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Talk about It
Here are the ten rules from the article.
Do you agree or disagree with them?
What other ideas would you add?
1. They treat everyone with respect.
2. They follow the platinum rule.
3. They ditch the small talk.
4. They focus on people more than anything else.
5. They don’t try too hard.
6. They recognize the difference between fact and opinion.
Learn and Practice
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7. They are authentic.
8. They have integrity.
9. They smile.
10. They make an effort to look their best (just not too much of an effort).
11. They find reasons to love life.
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Vocabulary Words and Expressions
affinity
authentic
ditch (verb)
dominate
dumb luck
effortless
for naught
genuine
gravitate
hover(ing)
integrity
irresistible
massive
obsess
platinum
presentable
radiate
skeptical
vaccine
validate