How to Manipulate People

HOW TO CHEAT AT EVERYTHING Over lunch with Simon Lovell, a fascinating former card shark, Allison Schrager learns all sorts of things about how swindlers operate ... Special to MORE INTELLIGENT LIFE "I can spot someone's weakness a mile away. "Take that woman over there." "Or that man over there, over-dressed, too neat, over-confident, thinks he is too smart to be taken." "But ultimately, anyone can be conned, if you have the balls to do it." Simon Lovell should know. Presently, instead of subjecting people to cons, Mr Lovell stars in a one-man off-Broadway show, "Strange and Unusual Hobbies". "I could sell shit at an anti-scat party," he says, "you have to figure out someone's wants and needs and convince them what you have will fill their emotional void." It requires avid study of psychology and body language. Mr Lovell draws people in by mirroring their body language. Con men tend to be excellent conversationalists. Just then we are interrupted by our waiter. A favourite con of Mr Lovell's is called the Cross.

Holiday Fat Hack: How to Eat Like a Santa and Not Turn Into One Seven tricks your brain is playing on you (NaturalNews) We all want to believe we are tough to fool. The problem is, even if you are not so gullible, your brain still works a certain way, making associations that create vulnerability to being easily fooled, or fooling yourself. It takes work to release yourself from these natural assumptions that are presumed to originate from a mix of hard wiring and cultural conditioning. Getting beyond them is surely a worthwhile thing to do, however. Here are seven common assumptions that a lot of brains simply can't resist. 1. Did you know that people who use the word because when making a request dramatically increase their chances of getting the favor? Social psychologist Ellen Langer performed an experiment in which she asked to cut in line to use a copy machine. Excuse me, I have five pages. Excuse me, I have five pages. Using because I'm in a rush yielded a huge approval boost. Excuse me, I have five pages. Using the word because is more important than the ensuing reason. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Motivation: How To Get It And Maintain It with 33 Tips This post is available in audio format. Being motivated is a wonderful state of your being. In that state your body leverages huge amounts of energy. 1. Learning to ignore is a fantastic lesson. 2. And avoid it. 3. Watch comedies, read comics. 4. Do you remember when you had the first major success of your life? 5. This is one the easiest and simplest way to summon motivation. 6. You can’t be motivated if you work in an environment which does not represent you. 7. Like in other people success stories. 8. You will get bored if you work on the same projects for too long. 9. If you work constantly you will make some progress, that’s a rule. 10. With your friends or family. 11. Naysayers, pessimists, braggers they all are sucking up your energy. 12. Most of the time that translates to actually write down your goals, you already have them clear in your mind. 13. Once you finished some task, reward yourself. 14. As part of the game. 15. 16. Impersonate people. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

Smart Concepts. Once our professor told us, success isn't about working hard, but it's about working smart. And these 'Smart Concepts' help us to work better. There may be numerous smart concepts out there and this post can go on endlessly; what we have here are a few of those which got our attention. Baggler: This unique device was created to help people manage and carry their bags with ease. It keeps the handles secured without getting entangled or items falling out of the bags, so no rolling groceries, and no uneven distribution of weight. Coffee Carrier Bag : Who among us isn't aware how difficult it is to carry two cups of coffee which are filled to the top, managing the car keys & all? Ping Pong Door: Designed by Tobias Franzel, it functions just like any ordinary door and when needed it turns into a ping-pong table. (Image credit: yankodesign). (Image credit: odioentrenar). (Image credit: newlaunches). Storage Staircase: An excellent option for storage; each step has its own drawer.

Perfect Persuasive Messages Craft messages that change minds using these 20 principles of persuasion, all based on established psychological research. Perfection is hard to achieve in any walk of life and persuasion is no different. It relies on many things going just right at the crucial moment; the perfect synchronisation of source, message and audience. But even if perfection is unlikely, we all need to know what to aim for. To bring you the current series on the psychology of persuasion I’ve been reading lots of research, much more than is covered in recent posts. As I read, I noticed the same themes cropping up over and over again. Here are the most important points for crafting the perfect persuasive message, all of which have scientific evidence to back them up. Change minds You should be aware that many of these factors interact with each other. Argument strength is also critical. Image credit: Maigh

Stop Firefox from Automatically Entering "Work Offline" Mode href="#c5714707">Entonces loves BACON: Yes, but mathematically speaking, it's NOT. That's jut the spin, and you can choose either one, but any Hillary responds: 1. Same popular vote essentially at the end of the line with Florida and Michigan in. And, since they vote IN THE GE, let's pay attention to that fact. Even WITH Florida and Michigan included, he is still ahead in the popular vote. 2. What swing states are you referring to? Also, recall that a lot of Clinton's big wins were early in the election. 3. Actually, they indicate the level of organization in a candidate's campaign. Frankly, if none of things were true, I'd be like, whatever, he's not my guy, but he's obviously a really viable candidate so, get on board. But they aren't true. Instead, what I know is he's a very, very week candidate in the GE on swing states that have been a problem for us, and I just hope that he can turn VA. You also have to remember that democratic primary =/= general election.

The Battle for Your Mind: Brainwashing Techniques Being Used On The Public By Dick Sutphen Authoritarian followers Mind Control Subliminals By Dick Sutphen Summary of Contents The Birth of Conversion The Three Brain Phases How Revivalist Preachers Work Voice Roll Technique Six Conversion Techniques 1. keeping agreements 2.physical and mental fatigue 3. increase the tension 4. Summary of Contents The Birth of Conversion/Brainwashing in Christian Revivalism in 1735. I'm Dick Sutphen and this tape is a studio-recorded, expanded version of a talk I delivered at the World Congress of Professional Hypnotists Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although I've been interviewed about the subject on many local and regional radio and TV talk shows, large-scale mass communication appears to be blocked, since it could result in suspicion or investigation of the very media presenting it or the sponsors that support the media. Everything I will relate only exposes the surface of the problem. In talking about this subject, I am talking about my own business. The Birth of Conversion Charles J.

50 Life Secrets and Tips Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Read “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss.This book will give you the knowledge and instruction to be happy at all times regardless of the circumstances.