Being diffrent isn’t really that hard!

While standing out in the crowd isn’t the easiest thing in the world, making an impact is simpler than you think. As the crowd gets more…uhmm… crowded,  getting the contract, sale or job is not a matter of being the most qualified but being the most remarkable. How do you become remarkable?

Here’s some really easy ideas to make your face and your name more memorable

1. Buy a gift
   It’s amazing how a thoughtful little gift can make a huge impact. One particular person kept forgetting who I was. I knew they networked with a lot of different people and I was blending into the crowd so the last time I was going to be at an event with him and his wife, I planned ahead to give them a distinctive bottle of icewine from the area we live. I expect to be more easily remembered now.
2. Open a door
   It used to be somewhat of a common courtesy to hold a door for others. Not so much anymore. Be different and hold a door open. It works in a figurative sense too. When you open a door of opportunity for someone else, you enter the realm of remarkable people.
3. Try a genuine compliment
   Flattery is a turn-off. Genuine compliments are not that difficult. Of course you need to start looking at the bright side of your life.
4. Put away someone’s cart
   I was at Costco this morning and it happened as I was unloading my cart, I noticed the couple next to me were almost done as well. I waited a couple of minutes until they were finished and offered to take their cart back with mine. It doesn’t matter if they remember me or not, it just felt good.
5. Call someone by name
   Want to really impress someone? Remember their name. Write it down; use it in the conversation; draw a mental picture or do whatever it takes. Most people are tired of being unknown. Remarkable people remember them and call them by their names.
6. Leave a bigger tip
   Any time you get good service leave a good tip. Far too many people are cheap when it comes to rewarding service. An appropriate tip will make you remarkable and often ensure future great service.
7. Arrive early
   There’s nothing quite as noticeable as being the first to arrive. Whether that’s first to work or first to a meeting, it’s remarkable to be early.
8. Pay for someone’s lunch
   It’s kinda like a gift. Actually it’s a lot like a gift with the added benefit of getting to know your lunch partner. I don’t often forget the people who pick up the tab. They are big people.
9. Send a thank you note
   It only takes a moment to say thanks and a few more moments to write it down. Do it! It will set you apart from the crowd.

What makes you remarkable? What do you do to stand out in the crowd? Share your remarkable insights in the comments below!