#birthday #trance #hypnosis #vr #memory #because #yes #visualmessage
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Persuasion Articles of the Week
The Vinegar Tasters is a story about Chinese ‘religious’ leaders, either finding the Vinegar of Life to be Sour, Bitter, or Sweet. On my birthday, Life is pretty Sweet. -
It’s my Birthday! 39 Things I’ve Learned in This Life
Today is my 39th birthday. No sense in letting it go to waste!
“Cake!” by Kate Russel, Flickr, CC-By-2.0 I’ve enjoyed getting older. Experiences have accumulated, giving me perspective.
I’ve learned a few things over my years, but maybe more so in the last 5 years since I became a father. Lots of things change when that happens. The world shines in a different light. Priorities shift. My wife and family are amazing and I wouldn’t be here without them.
I’ve grown a lot with this blog. I’ve learned more, I’ve become stronger, and I’ve let go of things that may have held me back in the past.
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Persuasion Articles of the Week
“Brains” by Neil Conway, Flickr, CC-By-2.0 #bodylanguage #focus #advertising #buddhism #tribe #identity
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Facebook and the Principal-Agent Problem
Earlier this week, Mark Zuckerberg testified before the US Congress about User Privacy within The Facebook.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress in April 2018 Six months ago, this wasn’t even a conversation. (more…)
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Persuasion Articles of the Week
“Brain” by wyinoue, Flickr, CC-By-2.0 #brainwaves #focus #magic #nudge #finances #fakefood #misdirection #bias
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Focus and Misdirection! Five Rules of Magic (and How They Can Improve Your Persuasion Game)
When I was growing up, my Grandpa always had a joke or a magic trick at the ready. My memories of childhood aren’t well defined, quite fuzzy really, but there are stand-outs with Grandpa Damie’s magic.
“dark jack” by Akki annant, Flickr, CC-By-2.0 Throughout his life and beyond, I’ve heard great things about my grandpa. People remembered his generosity and personal touch. He would receive Christmas cards and accolades years after seeing old friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
How did my Grandpa Damie have such an impact on people?
An impact that was remembered long after? (more…)
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Persuasion Articles of the Week
Image “Money bw” by Monochrome, Flickr, CC-By-2.0 #urgency #scarcity #parenting #frame #videogame #publicspeaking #self
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Persuasion Articles of the Week
Photo “Slot Machines” by Rennett Stowe, Flickr, CC-By-2.0 #confirmationbias #technology #kids #stress #friction #healthcare
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These are my recent Messages from the Universe
Last Friday I got a message from the Universe. Sunday I got another.
Let me back up.
When I first started PersuasionReadingList.com, an early post was about the confirmation bias I had experienced at the time. Numerous, unrelated sources had all suggested that I Offer Water to people.
Coming from multiple sources, it was as if the Universe was talking to me, making sure I didn’t miss the message. I still offer water, the source of life.
Hi Moon, what’s going on? “SGT’s Full Moon,” 2018-03-02, from my Nikon D5100 and a 240mm zoom lens. Image by Jeffrey G Thomas, CC-By-2.0 There were other messages around that time, too. Learn about Persuasion was one message. Think Big was another.
And now, the Universe is Back.
