Are You A Hot Commodity or A Clearance Item?

 What causes the fervor of excitement when a product suddenly becomes such a hot item that demand drives sales and pricing so strong they skyrocket? Someone's presentation has altered our perception; they put on a show that touched us, excited us or filled a void. Did you know the same is true for people, that they can excite us, touch us and fill a void so strongly that they become a hot commodity? Everyone wants to be with them or in their circle. Why?

See if your perception of a highly desirable person fits what others find most sought after in people.

1) Kindness - At the top of the list is this age-old attribute. When someone extends kindness to us, we perceive them to be honest and likeable.
2) Honesty - We trust people who have the courage to speak the truth.
3) Patience - Patience is received as a caring attitude.
4) Willing to listen - When we encounter people who take the time to really listen to us this tends to create a bond of trust and friendship.
5) Champions our success - This trait is more difficult to find than many imagine. It is the mark of a person who is confident and willing to cheer others on even beyond their own successes.
6) Doesn't dishonor or betray our trust or friendship - This is a person whose word is their bond and integrity defines their own perception.
7) Does not envy - Jealousy is destructive to any relationship. It is also difficult to mask, thankfully. It is also at the top of the list of the reasons friendships and relationships fall apart.
8) Instills hope - The ability to instill hope is more powerful than any fragrance in attracting others.
9) Is non-judgmental - This means meeting people on the level they stand and seeing them in truth without personal filters placing them in any category. A highly sought after trait!
10) Perseveres in troubled times - People who can see a way when others cannot hold a lantern of light in the night. They don't quit easily and typically stand in a place of quiet faith.

Surprised that the things most desirable were not the best clothing or money or the right address? Desirable people are found in every walk of life; all of these traits create others perception of you. If you have traded them for material things or made winning your top priority, you may find yourself on the clearance rack with a reduced value among those who know you.