Comments on: 9 Powerful Techniques for Persuading People

By: Tim Enalls

Tim Enalls — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:23:27 +0000

Absolutely, Annabel. It seems that most people have the natural tendency to pick between two choices when those choices seem reasonable enough not to oppose. And in many circumstances, offering two choices is more effective than just offering one choice and expecting a yes or no answer.

By: Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot

Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:13:57 +0000

Hehe, we can never have enough tips like these. I like number 2 and use it a lot with my kids as in:
“Do you want to read a book or go to bed now? You decide?”
I think sales men use this technique but don’t think I’ve tried it on any adults yet. Too many choices are definitely confusing though. Simple options offered make for fast decisions.

By: Tim Enalls

Tim Enalls — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:16:43 +0000

Exactly, Jonathan. I knew that was one of the main opposing arguments to any article about persuasion. But there’s nothing wrong with selling anyone on any idea as long as we’re offering something valuable to them and no one is treated unfairly.

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:24:32 +0000

Hey Tim, sounds like you’re ready to write the right kind of sales copy. Sometimes persuasion is thought of as making people do something against their will, which really isn’t the case. I like how you cleared that up right from the start when you brought out that “You’ll never make progress in life if you can’t gain the cooperation of other people.”
Jonathan – Advanced Life Skills´s last blog ..How Your Beliefs Create Your Reality part 5

By: Tim Enalls

Tim Enalls — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:50:57 +0000

Thanks for the reply, Armen—interesting point you made about people’s minds jumping into protection mode when they feel they’re about to lose something. It’s been said that people are more motivated by the fear of loss than the desire for gain.

That must be what makes the scarcity principle so effective.

By: Tim Enalls

Tim Enalls — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:45:34 +0000

I’m glad they were helpful, Sidharth. Good luck with those movie sponsors!

By: Armen Shirvanian

Armen Shirvanian — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:09:16 +0000

Hey Timothy.

I tend to do better when I use these methods. I use some of them, and don’t use some of them enough. I’d say indirect communication beats direct communication for many intents and purposes. People tend to pick up on the indirection quickly, and then see what you are trying to say.

Elaborating on scarcity has a huge effect. The torrent site MiniNova was calm and quiet, and then two days ago or so when it was about to be switched to a completely legal torrent site, there was a rush of people downloading and wanting to download files, because they felt the future scarcity. It makes our minds jump into protection mode.

Focusing on others makes our days go much more smoothly.

Cool set here.
Armen Shirvanian´s last blog ..Where You Are Is Where You Succeed

By: King Sidharth @ Meditation Rocks

King Sidharth @ Meditation Rocks — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:42:49 +0000

I loved this post. I was going to meet some sponsors for the movie I am making. These tips are going to help a lot! Thanks!
King Sidharth @ Meditation Rocks´s last blog ..Why Noisy Environment is Awesome for Meditation