How to Persuade Someone to Do Something

Stan and his wife made a list of all the fun things Tim would do in kindergarten. Then they put them into action by finger painting on the kitchen table. Stan: The enthusiasm of our entire family had aroused in Tim an eager want that no amount of discussion or threat could possibly have accomplished. Before you speak pause and ask yourself how can I make this person want to do it? That question will stop us from rushing into a situation heedlessly with futile chatter about our desires.