I found this article in my inbox. I think it is perfect for what I teach… So let’s see how it applies… The article is about hypnosis secrets: a way to manipulate others through hypnotic language… I don’t recommend it. The more you use it the less integrity you’ll have.
On the other hand, there is a non-manipulative way you can produce the same results, if what you have to say is good… If what you have to say is crap… even g-o-d can’t help you.
OK, here is the article… I drive it home at the end.
Take this test:
Count up all the people you spoke to (or emailed or messaged) over the last week.
The people at work.
At home.
And the people you spoke to as you went about your day.
You probably won’t be able to remember the exact number.
That’s okay – just guess.
Let’s say it was 20 people.
Now, here’s something to digest:
The responses you got from those 20 people (or however many it was) determined the options and opportunities available to you from last week forward.
If 18 out of those 20 people shot down your ideas or ignored your requests — your options and opportunities will be…
SEVERELY RESTRICTED!