We Are Emotional Beings
You need to understand one basic trait of human beings and it is this: that humans are not logical creatures. People don’t usually base their actions and decisions on logic. We humans are more influenced by emotion than reason or good judgment. Our emotions are what drive us. We are emotional beings [...]
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The Influential Power of Emotional Connections
When Persuading Others – Opposition is Good
Have you ever tried to persuade someone to your way of thinking only to be confronted by heavy opposition? Although it may sound illogical, opposition can actually be a good thing when trying to influence and persuade others.
Every time we are engaged in an attempt to influence someone we need to evaluate whether that person [...]
The Magic of a Smile
You have with you at all times a tool that takes very little effort to use and yet has a magical effect on the people around you. It is your smile.
Think for a moment about the people you deal with on a daily basis such as your family, your co-workers or your friends. Which are [...]
Is Your Love Account Overdrawn?
Are you deficit spending in the most important relationships in your life? This article will help you get out of emotional debt and turn your failing relationships around.
I have a 15-year-old teenage daughter. Kimberly is her name. She and I have always had a close relationship as father and daughter. Recently, though, I’ve noticed that [...]
6 Secrets to Creating a Powerful First Impression
Whether you like it or not you are judged by the first impression you make on others. From the moment you first meet someone you have about sixty seconds to make a good impression. This article will show you six secrets to creating a powerful first impression.
Regardless of whether it’s fair or whether it’s correct, [...]
How to Get Total Cooperation from Others
Have you ever needed someone’s help only to find that getting it was like pulling teeth? Maybe you were going about it all wrong. Suppose there was another way to solicit help from others that would almost guarantee their total cooperation. If you are interested, then read on.
Try This Test
Try this test the next time [...]