Sunday, December 28, 2008

Proven Persuasion Techniques You Could Easily Use

Persuasion techniques are your best bet to the greatest opportunities in life. They help you get what you want and get others to agree with you. With these methods at hand, there's no reason why you should fail to achieve your goal.

These persuasion techniques are quite easy to do. None of them are illegal either or even the least bit terrifying. They only require a little practice, and you'll soon be on your way to creating your own direction in life.

1: Use evidence to your best advantage.

If it works for the court, it should work ten times better in regular situations. Having evidence makes what you're saying all the more real. For example, you can say you've been to Disneyland but if you don't have a picture to prove it, people are going to think you're just a big liar.

2: Make unusual requests.

When you make unusual requests, people are more likely to hear you out. When your request has been used many times before, it becomes ineffective because people tend to get bored of the usual old routine. Instead, you may give a "stimulating" or "exciting" concept to the same request.

For example, suggesting a longer coffee break (which has been brought up time and time again) might probably get you an automatic "no" for an answer. However, suggesting something different like cocktail hour might get people genuinely interested.

3: The art of reframing.

This means changing the way something is perceived. For example, don't regard problems as problems. Think of them as challenges or opportunities for growth. By reframing seemingly negative things as positive, you're making the audience more receptive to your ideas!

Persuasion techniques are very handy when it comes to closing deals, making sales or just plain convincing people. You don't have to do anything out of the ordinary or dance around chanting spells in order to get what you want. All you have to do is work on these persuasion techniques and you won't have any problems dealing with people.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

20 Day Persuasion E-book Review

Persuasion is the process of getting people or convincing people to do what you want you want or believe what you say and it can be used for a lot of things. For instance sales people use persuasion to get people to buy and people also use it to get the opposite sex to fall in love with them.Michael Lee has created the 20 day persuasion book where he claims he would show anyone how to be an expert persuader in 20 days or less. Much has been said about this book but here is a review of what to expect from it.The book is 229 pages and it also comes with 7 other bonuses. The main book is divided into 20 chapters and it covers things like how to make people like you, how to win arguments and negotiations, how to get people to cooperate with you, how to make someone value you, what you should do before trying to persuade anyone and many other things

The good thing about this book is that it covers almost everything there is too know about persuading people to do what you want and it is written in a format that is very easy to read and understand. The author also tried to give examples where he could to explain each point he was trying to make.

Expert Persuasion In 20 Day

Let's admit it. Not all of us possess the natural charm of Casablanca. While there are people out there who seem to have no trouble attracting the opposite sex and asking people out on dates, there are those who prefer to stay in the sidelines, wallow in cowardice, and be satisfied with just watching their romantic prospect from afar.

But this can't go on forever and we know it. Eventually, we will have to face our insecurities and fears if we are truly bent on getting the man or woman of our dreams, or even if we want to meet new people at all.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Killer Laws of Persuasion

Sometimes a bunch of boring rules stick in our mind like Crazy Glue, and

they change how we produce results. Aristotle, (384-322 B.C.E) offered us

three principles of persuasion. Important? It applies to your career, your

family and even how you motivate yourself.

1. Personality, also known as charisma, rules our likes and dislikes. The Supreme Court definition of pornography is vague and foggy. Then the

decision added, We know it when we see it. You and I know charisma when we see it. It is Glamour, Sexy, Magnetism, Fascination, and Hot!

How do you create a hot personality that influences and persuades?

2. Frame-of-Mind. Did you know scientific research indicates

people make up their mind about you and what you have to say, in the

first seven-seconds of contact with you? What does it take to create

a positive frame-of-mind in the people you want to persuade and influence?

3. Proof is the evidence you offer to convince, influence and persuade others

to exchange their pile of dead-presidents for your services or products.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Personal Persuasion - Ten Common Persuasive Techniques That You Should Avoid

Let's see how many of these methods are currently in your bag of tricks.

1. Criticizing - Do you actually think that by pointing out what people are doing wrong, you'll make them want your version of right? You will more likely get defensiveness, not cooperation, if you practice this form of persuasion.

2. Complaining - Complaining is another form of criticism, made worse because of its constant repetition. Complainers continually point out what others are doing wrong, in an attempt to make people see things their way and do things for them. Eventually, people turn a deaf ear to complainers, who tend to expect others to change without bothering to change themselves.

3. Condemning - What is your reaction to another person's censure, or condemnation? Defensiveness and martyrdom are the usual reactions. In one, people react with defensive explanations and try to justify their actions. In the other, people accept the title of sinner and decide that they might as well live up to your expectations. In either case, persuasion is unlikely.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The 5 P's of Success

Psyche

The first is psyche. That's the mental aspect of the game. It's a critical skill for all successful salespeople, but it works equally well in all fields. You will not be able to achieve your goals until you believe you can achieve your goals. All the best techniques and tools will not help you until you first believe in yourself.

Persistence

The second "P" is persistence. Persistence is the number one reason why people are successful in life. It's also the driving force that determines why certain people are wealthy.

Personal Development

The next "P" is personal development. All top producers have a personal development program. There is a direct relationship between your personal development program and your income.

Passion

Do you know the number one thing that will change someone's mind? It's the next "P"--passion. More than anything, passion will allow you to recruit the hearts and minds of your prospects.

Persuasion

The fifth and final "P” is persuasion. Spend a little time each day learning and mastering the world of persuasion and influence.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

The Ultra-Prosperous Study Persuasion

Understanding the theories of persuasion, motivation, and influence will put you in life's driver's seat. Why? Because everything you want, or will want, in life comes from these three simple concepts. Did you know that less than 1 percent of the world's population understand and can actually apply the twelve Laws of Persuasion? Therefore, as I reveal the secrets of influence and science of persuasion, you will be able to persuade and influence with 99 percent accuracy. You will gain instant influence over others and inspire others to take action, all while getting exactly what you want from life. You will win people to your way of thinking and will empower yourself with an unshakable confidence. You will triple your prosperity in sales and marketing. You will become a captivating magnet of success.

The Raw Truth About Persuasion and Copywriting!

I get asked all the time, “Lorrie, how can I make my copy more persuasive?” Well frankly it helps if you can speak your prospect’s language. But writing persuasively is more involved than just saying the right words. You need to say them in the right order…and in a way that lowers resistance to new information and is acceptable to his or her mind. One discipline that translates nicely to writing persuasive copy is NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming.

NLP isn’t a replacement for good copywriting. It’s a turbo boost. Meeting a person on his or her own level by using familiar words puts YOU in control of the communication almost immediately.

Friday, February 1, 2008

The Raw Truth About Persuasion and Copywriting!

I get asked all the time, “Lorrie, how can I make my copy more persuasive?” Well frankly it helps if you can speak your prospect’s language. But writing persuasively is more involved than just saying the right words. You need to say them in the right order…and in a way that lowers resistance to new information and is acceptable to his or her mind. One discipline that translates nicely to writing persuasive copy is NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming.
Have you ever been moved to buy a pair of sexy shoes instead of the sensible, comfy shoes you really needed? But when you got home you didn’t know how you got over the resistance of spending the money? See, people understand the RESULT of making a purchasing decision, but are often unaware of the internal recipe that gets them there. We all know we tend to buy based on emotion over logic. In fact, most buying decisions are largely emotional.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Elements of Persuasion - Keys to Influential Success

Using the elements of persuasion the right way can significantly help you in dealing with all types of people.

Body Language

Body language is one of the vital elements of persuasion. Using the right gestures is indispensable if you want to create a strong impression. Some people relate positively to actions, and your body language should specifically coincide with the words coming out of your mouth.

Communication Skills

One of the best elements of persuasion you can have as an individual is having good communication skills. Consider the fact that a lot of people, if not the majority, will also try to refute your statements. There will definitely be individuals who initially cannot accept or understand your view, which explains why you need to learn how to respond appropriately.

Adjusting for Others

If you want to persuade others, you need to speak their language and adapt to a situation that they are most comfortable with. Let others feel that they are in control of themselves, their thoughts, and actions.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Romantic Persuasion Techniques for the Non-Romantic

Let's admit it. Not all of us possess the natural charm of Casablanca. While there are people out there who seem to have no trouble attracting the opposite sex and asking people out on dates, there are those who prefer to stay in the sidelines, wallow in cowardice, and be satisfied with just watching their romantic prospect from afar.

But this can't go on forever and we know it. Eventually, we will have to face our insecurities and fears if we are truly bent on getting the man or woman of our dreams, or even if we want to meet new people at all.

Shyness is safe, but there is never any fun in monotony. You will have to break out of your shell eventually and find out that romantic persuasion is not so difficult after all.