When I was growing up I got a lot of criticism from people in my family. I know they were merely trying to influence my behavior and have me do what … [Read more...]
Education, Brainwashing and Why People Believe
The style of education we have here in the US was pioneered at first to make more obedient factory workers. Seriously. It’s still used to make … [Read more...]
Sneaky Tricks That Win Arguments and How to Defend Against Them
If you've ever been frustrated or somehow marginalized during a debate or argument, you've probably fallen victim to one of the "master suppression … [Read more...]
How Well do You Understand “Reality?”
Editor’s note: this article may seem off topic. It may challenge some of your beliefs. It may even offend you. But, I urge you to read it with an open … [Read more...]
Whose Reality are You a Part of? Yours or Someone Else’s?
This past year has been VERY interesting. Mainly because of the election. There are two weeks left and the situation keeps getting more … [Read more...]
Two Persuasive Personality Traits that Improve Patient Compliance
Question: Do your friends take your health advice? Contrary to popular belief, I do have some friends. They rarely, rarely come in to my … [Read more...]
Persuasion Analysis of Trump’s Anti Hillary Speech
Lots of people online were impressed with the persuasion in Trump's speech against Hillary Clinton. Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert and expert in … [Read more...]
Three Components of Effective Persuasion. (Persuasion Part 2)
In the last installment I gave you a 30,000 foot view of persuasion, and what you must DO with your communication in order to be persuasive. Now … [Read more...]
The Practical Principles of Persuasion Part 1
What is persuasion? Persuasion is the art and science of influence. Persuasion is getting people to think and act how you want them … [Read more...]