Are you smarter?

Pam replied to my Saturday post and it got me thinking...........Do people perceive you as smarter now?.....Or maybe more professional? Has your position changed at work? Do you get more respect? As for me......business last year was so-so. Business this year.....OMG! I finally look the part. I look like I know what the hell I'm talking about, and I'm treated as such. I don't have to do the hard sell anymore. I just show up, present my idea, and wham..........sold! A complete 180 from this time last year. How about you? C