How to Persuade People With Subconscious Techniques – wikiHow

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Persuasiveness is one of the most important skills anyone can learn because it is useful in countless situations.At work, at home, and in your social life, the ability to be persuasive and influence others can be instrumental for achieving goals and being happy.

we are all salesmen. the only difference is that organisational sales people sell products and services, but the rest of us sell ideas. however, selling ideas are often difficult things to do. there is a certain art to it, without any rights or wrongs. sometimes it is just about charisma, other times it is about passion, and still others is just about the experience. yes, we will usually bring to the table some data and facts to support our sales pitch – but in my experience it is more of the softer / subtle persuasion that clinches things.

wikihow.com provides some tips on how to be persuasive. have a read and let me know what you think.

Zen Moments – the great power of small things

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We’re conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments. But great moments often catch us unaware – beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.

we often live thinking that we can convince others to change their ways by arguing about the logic, the data and details. i personally find that people do not often listen when you spout data and facts in a manner that is devoid of things that touch the hearts and minds. i believe that people will listen if you are passionate about what you believe in, if you are able to win their hearts and minds. this is not easy. however, we can do some small things to change and make an impact to others.

this site – zen moments collects a few stories of inspiration. of how peoples lives have changed through little things.

Zen Moments are the small things that make a huge difference…

Zen Moments happen at times when we stop pushing to try to get somewhere else, when we open our eyes and hearts to the present moment, to that which right is in front of us…

Zen Moments are stories of extraordinary awareness at work in ordinary situations – moments of looking with fresh eyes…

Such moments can be beautiful, inspiring, transforming, haunting, and can linger with us long after they have passed.