The document discusses personality development and outlines key characteristics that define personality such as honesty, courage, humility, and individuality. It emphasizes the importance of possessing a good personality for success. Some ways to improve personality discussed are adopting positive thinking, controlling negative emotions, taking responsibility, working hard, being strong in adversity, retaining individuality, believing in equality, and adhering to proper ethics. The overall message is that developing the right personality through focusing on these traits can help one achieve success in life.

1. Personality Development
By:-Swami Vivekananda
The writings ,talks, lectures of Swami Vivekananda and constructive ideas are taken from
“The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda” published by Ram Krishna Ashram

2. What is personality?
• Personality is what makes a man who he is
• It is the inherent characteristics that define a
man’s character
• The way he carries himself, his attitude, and the
way he approaches every aspect of life makes
up his personality
• Society judges a person based on his
personality
• A man’s success, both on the personal and
professional front, depends to a large extent on
this

3. It is Personality that Matters
• People generally don’t realize how important
personality development is
• If we believe that success depends on the
impression that we make on the other person,
then it is perhaps the most important aspect of our
character
• Especially on the professional front, developing a
good personality is the key to success

4. Different Layers of Personality
• Some of the characteristics that make up a
person’s personality are -
• Honesty
• Attitude
• Courage
• Steadfastness
• Perseverance
• Humility
• Individuality

5. How to Change Your Character
• The importance of possessing a good personality
cannot be over-stressed
• Some small changes in one’s outlook and thinking
can go a long way in improving one’s character
• Belief in oneself, and the desire to succeed are the
only prerequisites for this process

6. Influence of Thought
• Thoughts control a man’s actions
• We should adopt positive thinking in our day-to-
day life
• Positive thinking incorporates within itself the
belief in oneself- the belief that one can achieve
whatever one desires
• Always remember the immortal line – “I THINK,
therefore I AM”

7. Controlling Negative Emotions
• Negative Emotions- Jealousy, Anger, Cowardice,
Denial etc.
• Work towards keeping all negative emotions away
from yourself
• These will sap you of your will-power, will impede
success
• A successful man never lets these emotions get the
best of him
• So rid yourself of those feelings and emotions that
weaken your resolve

8. Take Responsibility
• Hallmark of all achievers
• Be the first in the group to take responsibility
for a given job – be a leader!
• Inspire others by your work, make them want
to live up to your standards – Lead from the
front
• If you fail, take responsibility for your failure,
and work on your shortcomings

9. How to Work?
• Work to the best of your abilities – like a master!
• Never be selfish in your work, a true leader puts
others before self
• Work for the common good – ask yourself if what
you are doing will benefit society at large
• Love your work and believe in your capabilities
• Put all your effort into the task at hand – if at first
you don’t succeed, try and try again

10. Be Strong
• Be strong in the face of adversity
• A man’s true character is revealed in the face of
great difficulties
• Never give in to weakness
• Every hurdle is a learning step
• Experience gained through adverse times are the
best lessons
• Be a role model for others!

11. Individuality
• Imitation is your worst enemy
• Always retain your individuality, believe in
yourself and your way
• The world will always know you for your
individual actions
• Always be original, try to innovate and leave your
personal stamp on your task
• Dare to be different, walk the path less-trodden

12. Believe in Equality
• Leave all prejudices behind, every man is equal
• A prejudiced mind can never function optimally
• Recognize each person’s strengths and
weaknesses and act accordingly
• Never discriminate against someone, and you will
gain everyone’s respect
• Be brave enough to speak out against inequality
and injustice if you see it happening around you

13. What are ethics?
• Ethics are the ideals that you should try to adhere
to
• Be disciplined, be fair, be civil with everyone
• Inculcating proper ethics within oneself will
always lead to success
• Be the change to bring about the change

14. Be Free and March On!
• Rid yourself of all negative emotions
• Inculcate positive values within yourself
• Be a leader amongst men, a leader that people will
look up to
• Be original, be fair, be strong, be responsible
• The road to success will be yours to take
• March On!