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Strengthen Your Willpower with Mental Exercises 27 Sep 2011 | 03:58 am
The subject of willpower is fascinating. Why can some people make a goal or resolution and stick to it no matter what, while others quickly fall by the wayside? I have studied this subject for twenty...
The Zeigarnik Effect 20 Sep 2011 | 04:09 pm
Ever get a song in your head that keeps popping up? Some psychologists have called this an “ear worm,” which fortunately is perfectly harmless. An ear worm is an example of your unconscious mind jump...
Seeing But Not Observing 13 Sep 2011 | 07:32 am
The fictional detective Sherlock Holmes once remarked to his assistant Dr. Watson: "You see but you don't observe." Sherlock was making the point that Watson sometimes missed obvious clues. Last we...
More Than Necessary 7 Sep 2011 | 08:09 am
Gratuitous communication makes me nuts. What is "gratuitous communication"? Any form of business expression that conveys more than it needs to. Let me give you an example. Recently, a friend asked me...
It's All About Commitment 31 Aug 2011 | 08:38 am
This post is the first in our new weekly program. I will publish one each week. It is being sent to everyone who signed up for one of our offerings at The Skinny On or Street Smarts. What am I tryin...
10 Ways To Persuade Someone to Your Point of View 3 Aug 2011 | 01:29 am
Recently, I gave a speech titled, "The Art of Persuasion." I have actually been working on this speech for 10 years as I have made it a point to learn and study everything I can about the subject of p...
Mind Control and Persuasion 12 Jul 2011 | 03:51 am
The ability to persuade another person is obviously very valuable. But don't think that all you need to convince someone else is a well-reasoned argument. People make decisions at some gut level ...
I Forgot To Kill It 21 Jun 2011 | 02:10 am
One of the challenges in business is figuring out how to ignite interest in your product or service. If you want to hire marketing experts, they are out there. You can find people in every size and s...
The Little Things 8 Jun 2011 | 01:32 am
Sometimes it’s the little things that trip you up. Two weeks ago, I had a meeting with the CEO of a company. I was trying to persuade him to accept a proposal I had made. I was well prepared. I had ...
Success is a Jigsaw Puzzle 2 Jun 2011 | 01:13 am
There are some people who are overnight successes. These people usually possess one of the following: • Incredible, over-the-top talent (rare) • A big head start (the heir of an established star) •...
