The action of reciprocation is a powerful human instinct. If someone gives you something then you feel obliged to return the favor. The funny thing is that the person you give something to doesn’t even have to like you. If you give them something then they will likely return the favor in even greater value.ContinueContinue reading “Blog #207 – To get you have to give”
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Blog #206 – Salespeople start High then go Low
Ask for more than what you want. It is human nature to want to negotiate and make deals. The price given is never the final price. There is always room to barter and negotiate. If you are a salesman then start with you most expensive items first. The customer will see these enormous price tagsContinueContinue reading “Blog #206 – Salespeople start High then go Low”
Blog #205 – Emphasize the contrast to influence people
This strategy is to be used for ethical purposes only. When trying to influence people there are two things you must accentuate. The pain of their current situation. This extreme amount of pain will continue or get worse if they stay on their current trajectory.The pleasure of their dream situation. This is the immense amountContinueContinue reading “Blog #205 – Emphasize the contrast to influence people”
Blog #204 – The Struggle is Guaranteed
No matter what life is going to have ups and downs. There will be pains and pleasures. All of the pain is a given. The success and pleasures are up to you. These feelings are not given. You have to go out and take these. You have to make these happen. This is what itContinueContinue reading “Blog #204 – The Struggle is Guaranteed”
Blog #203 – What your emotions are telling you.
What is the good in this? If you are experiencing something painful then what can be good about it? Everyday we follow the same mental patterns. We think the same thing and have the same feelings. People have tenancies to be angry, upset, frustrated, stressed, depressed. Some people have tendencies to be happy, fulfilled, excited,ContinueContinue reading “Blog #203 – What your emotions are telling you.”
Blog #202 – How to live with metaphors
What metaphor you use for life with change how you see the world. Life is a BITCH! Life is like a dance. Life is art. Life is a war. Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. Each one of these metaphors will give your life a different meaningContinueContinue reading “Blog #202 – How to live with metaphors”
Blog #201 – To Manage you have to Measure
If you want to make progress in anything there has to be metrics. Find a system that works for you that highlights what you with to make progress on. You will never know if something is working or not unless you have data to back it up. Give yourself a grade everyday to see howContinueContinue reading “Blog #201 – To Manage you have to Measure”
Blog #200 – 3 Steps to Everlasting Change
Step 1 – Know what you want. Step 2 – Know what is preventing you from getting what you want. Step 3 – Solve the problem with style. Make it memorable.
Blog #199 – Ask yourself these 3 question in this order!
What am I focusing on?What does it mean?What am I going to do about it? These three decisions will drastically help guide you. Don’t overthink your answers. To infinity and beyond!Buzz Lightyear
Blog #198 – The Benefits of Instant Gratification
This is the world of instant gratification. With the power of technology everything is at our fingertips. Amazon allows you to shop for almost anything. Tinder allows you to swipe into your next relationship. Robinhood lets you trade equities for free anytime. Netflix and Disney let you pull up your favorite show immediately without ads.ContinueContinue reading “Blog #198 – The Benefits of Instant Gratification”
