You can own the whole world, but you can only eat one meal at a time. It does not mean one should not aspire for more. Being ambitious and aspiring for more is good if it is driven by creating a positive difference in the lives of others! The foundation for making a positive impact is being authentic.

Here are some ways to be authentic:

1) Accept and realize that imperfection is perfection – shortcomings are part of who you are which makes you powerful because you resonate with others (as they are also imperfect)

2) Like yourself including your positives and negatives to gain confidence in expressing yourself because you know you have something to offer

3) Live a life of integrity because that allows you to feel good about who you are and you attract like-minded people in your life.

4) Be careful about who you judge, because you know not what they are going through.

5) To be authentic you need to admit to mistakes and apologize as required rather than being defensive.

6) Be comfortable with being different. Your unique selling proposition comes from being different and unique, not conforming or being like everyone else.

7) Speak up about what you mean. Don’t worry about what others think. Say it nicely, but speak your truth.

8) When you are true to yourself, then you are also true to others. What is inside manifests outside.

9) Be vulnerable, get out of your comfort zone and ask for help if need be.

10) Remember the time is always right to do the right things

11)Have a burning desire to make a positive impact on one and all!