Want To Be Successful? Change Your Last Name.

I studied graphology for awhile and made some deliberate changes to my signature and handwriting -- the backwards 3's for "e" and the linear (few loops) strokes, long and energetic (rising upward) cross-stroke to the "t" and a long tail to the final "e".

It was part of my 'lifestyle change' to become a more forceful person; to take my life into my hands and charge ahead. The tweaks to my signature 'reminded' my subconscious of the changes and eventually I did add some of those traits to my personality.

One thing I couldn't get rid of, though, was the opening "hook" on the "M" of my name. I am, in spite of all training, a rather acquisitive (territorial) person.

It was an interesting exercise.

Oh -- my maiden name is in the first half of the alphabet. When I was unmarried, my handwriting showed little sophistication and low self-esteem.