looking good makes you feel better? try it!

Given the falling markets and economic struggles we have been dealing with, people are reccommending new ways to get through the trying times. Blogger Diego Rodriguez (metacool) reminds everyone that a new world will include a multitude of things but we should all start with one thing- optimism.

Nussbaum covered Diego's story and listed five lessons that he took from his piece. I found the last one interesting and will definitely be giving it a try. Basically, the way you look- is the way you feel. If you look good, powerful, happy- then you will feel that way. He refers to sporting "optimistic clothing" which I'm still not sure what that means, but i'm going to say its up to your own interpretation. I also enjoyed the part where he said "look good, even if your quaking."

Here are the five lessons...
1) Optimism grounded in reality is the key. Understand the verities and take realistic risks. Without optimism and risk-taking, there is no hope of designing a recovery.

2) Plan and reduce the secondary risks so you can make the big ones. Do that extra research, that fifth prototype.

3) Save your cash for the important stuff. Surviving is “expensive” in this environment. Cash is lifeblood.

4) Landing determines prosperity. After survival comes—-what? Landing your career, company, nation in a position to do well in the future. Watch that landing while you’re surviving.

***5) Dress for success. Put optimistic “clothing” on yourself and your brand (often the same thing but not always). Look good, even if you’re quaking.

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