6:12
Saint Paul, Minn
People are an emotional lot, aren’t they?
Telling someone what to do (or how to do it)… rarely works in your favor. When you tell someone what to do, you’re taking away their agency, their ability to think and act for themselves.
People rebel against that authoritarian decision making, even if it’s in their best interest. Sure, they might do it (more…)
I’m thrilled to present today’s podcast with magician Paul Gertner!
When I was young, at family gatherings my grandpa would perform magic tricks and slight-of-hand for the grandkids. Turning flour and sugar into cookies. Making a dollar bill disappear… and reappear elsewhere. He could pull coins from my ears… (more…)
#hypnosis #rapport #bodylanguage #identity #selfimprovement
#identity #security #socialengineering #positivity
This chair is Ass.
5:22
Saint Paul
Yesterday morning while I was getting ready for work, I listened to a bit of the Joe Rogan podcast with comedian Kevin Hart.
Kevin is hilarious. His new Netflix special “Irresponsible” is great (unlike the dirty and actually irresponsible stand-up special by a pregnant comedian whom I shall not name.)
Now, on Rogan’s podcast, Kevin talks about surrounding yourself with positivity.
It’s so easy to complain, he says: (more…)
#willpower #audience #persuasion #stories
#brains #magic #communication #mood #nudge #focus
#hypnosis #reality #illusion #persuasion #neuroscience #bodylanguage
#science #benefits #identity #sales #ego #religion
