(This post was originally published on 📝Ghost Influence on January 31, 2016.)

The secret to "owning the room" starts at the back wall — not the stage.

Instead of going in with a motive to broadcast status, get phone numbers, take someone home, etc. — I was just there to have fun with my friend.

We all have thoughts like this in our heads, but so rarely do we speak them aloud to the people who want to hear them most.

What is the most powerful compliment you've ever received?