Sometimes first impressions are wrong…

I have often believed in trying my best to give a great first impression. I have even supported this view when engaging young career makers or leaders who are stuck. However, I have also noticed that the pressure of making a great first impression sometimes brings out the worst in us. On reflection I noticed that when I have observed someone (and even someplace, as I am soon going to reveal) in my first meeting or interaction, I have made crucial mistakes and indulged in the halo or horn effect causing deep regret later.

Yesterday, I realised I had written off a wonderful place near my home called Ponmudi because of first impressions. The last and first time I had been there, it felt like a dead place and I often discouraged friends or family from visiting this otherwise popular tourist spot. Thankfully, a group of friends, who ignored my implores, dragged me for company to this place again. And I regret I had been so closed minded about the place earlier – we were there for a very short while between 3:30pm and 4:30pm when the clouds seem to float around us. The photographic views, the weather, the almost zero visibility and the thattukada tea and omelette have made me a convert! Golden Hills, indeed

Sometimes, first impressions you make on others are not the end of the world and first impressions you have of others are not to be taken all that seriously.

I have often believed in trying my best to give a great first impression. I have even supported this view when engaging young career makers or leaders who are stuck. However, I have also noticed that the pressure of making a great first impression sometimes brings out the worst in us. On reflection I noticed …