1:49pm
Saint Paul
They say you only have to try and you’re already ahead of 99% of other people.
Is that true?
Not in my experience.
But it IS a good idea that makes people feel like they’ve accomplished something.
I got a cold email today that starts by greeting someone else… and then it gets worse:
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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.
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…)
We choose help people that we like, people that make us happy.
We like people that are similar to ourselves. People that remind us of our best attributes.
Therefor, if we want to be persuasive, we must be likable.
As humans, we mirror one another’s behavior. We reciprocate emotions and we reciprocate favors.
To be persuasive, you (more…)