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Want to Make Your Presentation Memorable? Do These 5 Things

Want people who hear you speak to remember you long after your presentation is over? Follow my top five rules for success.

You're standing at a podium. In front of you is a crowd of friends, peers, and co-workers. Sitting. Staring at you.

Your presentation is about to begin.

Will your presentation wow the crowd?

Or will your presentation be background noise for attendees as they look at their smartphones and laptops?

There's now vindication for troublesome kids everywhere: Studies show that children with more troublesome traits become more successful adults. While we might have driven our parents up the wall, for many of us, our bad attitudes and misbehavior might have made us better entrepreneurs.

Of course, that all depends on how well you channel your wild child past into being a more productive adult. You have to transition your problematic behavior into successful traits. And as anyone who knows how good it feels to be bad, that's easier said than done.

Here are three things you did as a kid that made your parents cringe, but that can now make you a stronger, more prosperous entrepreneur.

How you spend your night can have a huge impact on the day that follows. Do you spend your time ruminating over issues? Or maybe you stress over something that didn't quite go right during the day. There's no doubt, how you think affects how you feel. This is particularly important at night as you try to unwind and prepare for rest. This sets you up for sleep which serves many vital purposes. When I look at my clients who achieve the most during their days and are happiest, they are the ones who have a healthy routine at night. They set themselves up for success the following day by thinking and acting in a particular way.

Lots of factors go into success. Your mindset plays a huge role. Developing greater determination, willpower, and grit (because they can be developed) is key. Being more likable makes a huge difference. (And, yes, you can develop that quality, too.)

While all those are important factors in the success of your business or career--and therefore your earning power--here's one factor you probably haven't considered:

Whom you marry.

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found that people with relatively prudent and reliable partners tend to perform better at work, earning more promotions, making more money, and feeling more satisfied with their jobs.