Goal setting: Practically Perfect in Every Way… The image of success in the business world and in people's personal lives is shown every day: in glossy magazines, the internet, TV and film. A smart appearance and neat grooming are status symbols of successful people – you might almost say they are practically perfect. For you and me however, being "practically perfect" seems to be a big call or an unachievable goal. We don’t have a team of glamour specialists to look after us – we have to do it ourselves. There can be no ‘air-brushing’ when we meet others in person. So, let us define practical perfection broadly as "a practical state of completeness and flawlessness". First impressions are usually visual. By controlling how we are perceived - as perfectly groomed, with pride in appearance, or flawlessly self-confident - achieving this goal is definitely within reach. Your clients will think so too. And here's a perfect answer: a 'tool kit' that will bring you a step closer to practical perfection. Let's imagine you are about to close an important business deal which has taken you several months of information gathering, writing the proposal, conducting customer meetings, negotiations and more. All your efforts have resulted in the support of the client's department head and an invitation to make the final sales presentation in front of your client's CEO. You feel excited, energized, and proud. In all, you have done a ‘practically perfect’ job so far – you know that your proposal is sound, at a competitive price, and will be very difficult to be topped by competition. Let’s dream a little - showdown is scheduled for Monday morning, 9:00 AM. Unfortunately, it is raining and as always when it rains, during rush-hour finding a taxi is a nerve-racking task and commuting time is difficult to predict. No hectic rush for you though - you have allowed for plenty of spare time, and on the way to the client, your mindset is positive and focused on your goals. No wonder! You've had a relaxing weekend and feel good in your freshly dry-cleaned suit and shoes. When you arrive 30 minutes early at your client's office building, you have enough time for a quick all-round check of shoes, clothing, hair, etc. You head to your client's office, have a friendly chat with the CEO's assistant, and find enough time to prepare everything for your presentation in the meeting room. The show can begin. You feel ready from top to toe and the others can see it too. They warm to you without really knowing why. Presenting and selling in such a state of mind is easier this way. Does this story describe you? Or is it nothing like your real day-to-day work? Or somewhere in between? Fair enough – reality tends to be less favorable. But what is stopping you from being this good? There are some variables -  decisive meetings don't usually take place at the beginning of the week after a great weekend, but rather, after a hectic week of preparation, hard work and sleepless nights. In fact, it is far more difficult to perform flawlessly on a Friday afternoon, un-rested and tired than "you" did in our example above on a Monday morning, and generally, a busy day allows no time for a shower or clothing-change before a decisive meeting. Your challenge is how to stay looking perfect, when conditions/circumstances are working against you. Now for the good news: we can let you in on a little secret. There is a way to help you:  a useful kit that allows you to look fresh, be neatly dressed, and smell good whenever or wherever you need to. After discussing with many of our clients their own goals when it came to etiquette, personal hygiene and grooming, Mannhart Consultants developed a business and travel kit: The Eti-Kit. What are the benefits? • A busy schedule doesn’t mean you look tired – you can appear refreshed at any time • A change in the weather can be addressed • A wardrobe accident (loose button, dropped trouser hem) can be repaired • Dusty streets don’t mean dusty shoes • Self-confidence remains at its peak • Remove dandruff, pet hair and lint on your suit jacket in an instant • Associated flaws, like appearance, don’t interfere with the deal • Usage is optional – you retain choice and control • Small: takes up little space, discreet • Durable: buy one and keep it for years – it will become indispensible • Practical: even if your handbag has some of these things, you can now get more efficient The Eti-Kit is an elegant bag, ideally sized and shaped to fit perfectly into your handbag or briefcase, containing all the items you need to feel "Monday morning practically perfect" - even on a Friday afternoon. Designed for both men and women, the Eti-Kit contains: Breath Spray – Lint Brush – Shoe Shine – Mirror – Facial Blotting Leaves – Hairbrush/Comb – Colgate Toothbrush & Toothpaste – Tissues – Sewing Kit – Rexona Antiperspirant Deodorant – Dental Sticks – Nail Clippers – Nail File – Scissors – Tweezers – Band Aids … and a High-Quality Pen (roller point) for the signature at the bottom of the contract. Perfection literally translated from Latin means "to finish or to bring something to an end". Take the example above, and exchange the ideal Monday morning meeting with a mid- or end-week afternoon or evening one. If your goal is to be practically perfect in every way, give yourself the best treatment and the freshest feel possible before you go into a decisive meeting after months of work. And then finish it off and bring it to a successful end – without any glamour specialists required. Detailed information and prices about our Eti-Kit and an order from can be downloaded from our website here. Alternatively, please contact a member of our English- and Chinese-speaking team on +86 21 5168 8851 for further details. Go to overview ->