How to Walk with Confidence and Authority
An attempt by one person to tell another how to walk with confidence and authority might seem presumptuous, but some sources are justifiably, confidently authoritative in their ability to provide such information. Consider the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, whose basic trainees receive many hours of instruction and practice in how to walk just so. Technically, of course, they are marching, but practice in one achieves results in the other. And when walking with a measure of respectability is required, that practice clearly pays off.
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Instructions
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Stand as tall and as straight as possible without leaning backward.
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Draw your shoulders back — pushing your chest forward — and keep your back straight.
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Walk with your normal gait. Do not overextend your steps, as you will begin to lean forward rather than walking tall.
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Hold your head up and focused on your destination.
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Walk a nice brisk pace, ensuring that your heel strikes the ground first.
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Allow your arms to swing at an even and comfortably. Avoid placing your hands in your pockets as you walk.
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Tips & Warnings
To ensure that you walk without bouncing, focus on the horizon.
Allow your limbs to move forcefully, but not rigidly or your body will look too stiff.
References
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