Harvey Specter is the boss โ thereโs no more appropriate way to put it. He kicks goals and gets it done, all the while staying impeccably dressed and looking sharp.
We teamed up with psychologist and career expert, Suzie Plush, to give you an insight into five key areas so you too can kick goals with confidence like the man himself: Harvey Specter.
Dress for impact
โThe better you dress the worse you can behaveโ
Your presence will be felt if you power dress. A polished presentation will immediately give you the upper-hand in your negotiations. While realising that we canโt all afford $3,000 suits like Harvey, Suzieโs advice is to spend within your means and prioritise quality over quantity. Invest in one good suit rather than multiple tacky options. Most importantly, have it tailored. No need to completely blow the budget, something around $1,000 should do the trick.
If the suit is tailored, natural confidence will come from feeling good in your outfit. First impressions count. Think of it as an investment in your career and development. Getting an old suit tailored is a good option too, but make sure it still fits with the current trends.
Rewrite the rules
โWhen youโre backed against the wall, break the goddamn thing downโ โ Harvey Specter
Challenge what is expected and be creative when problem-solving. Casey Neistat has told us over and over again, โDo what you canโt.โ Suzie emphasises the need not to think outside the box, but redraw it completely. Try new approaches โ to everything from daily experiences to life goals. Make โyesโ your first response rather than immediately thinking of how things canโt be done. Change the norms. Start small, this Monday try chatting to someone new in the office you wouldnโt normally speak to. The rest will flow naturally.
Position yourself to win
โYou wanna lose small I wanna win bigโ โ Harvey Specter
Take up challenging opportunities and do what it takes to come out on top. Strategic risk-taking is a fine art for the modern man. If you want to win big, you usually have to bet big, says Harvey Specter. The key here is to pick and choose your battles, be calculated in your approach and be prepared to fail forwards. By this we mean you should expect setbacks and accept them with humility. Youโll get more confident the more often you bounce back from failure.
Let your reputation precede you
โWork until you no longer have to introduce yourselfโ โ Harvey Specter
Craft your personal brand to ensure you leave a lasting impression. This isnโt about trying to make your reputation by driving yourself into the ground. No oneโs going to be successful in both work and life by slaving away six days a week from 8 AM until 10 OM. You need to work hard but also play hard. When you are working, work smarter not harder. Learn to say no to things that donโt add value in your life and prioritise those that energize you. The success and reputation will become a consequence of your attitude towards your quality of life.
Back yourself
โItโs going to happen because Iโm going to make it happenโ โ Harvey Specter
Speak with authority; your tone, pace and choice of language will increase your level of persuasion. Communication is power. You donโt always have to say everything that comes to mind, try speaking slower and with less pauses in your train of thought. Body language goes hand in hand with this. You may notice that Harvey stands every time he makes a strong point. Move with purpose and make your presence known. If youโre confident in yourself, if you back yourself, then youโll be kicking goals with accuracy just like Harvey Specter.
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