Something You Should Know

Effective Strategies to Be More Persuasive &The Surprising Power of Being Nice

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Jun 9, 2025
Abbie Maroño, a top behavior analysis expert and author of 'The Upper Hand', shares how mastering persuasion can enhance influence in personal and professional life. She discusses strategies to improve persuasive abilities and the psychology behind charisma. Joining her is Nicole Carlos, a health journalist and author of 'Your Brain on Altruism', who highlights the surprising health benefits of kindness and altruism. Together, they explore innovative communication techniques, the nuances of decision-making, and the fascinating role of genetics in human health.
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ADVICE

Hold Breath to Reduce Injection Pain

  • When you expect pain from a shot, hold your breath before the injection starts.
  • This triggers your brain to dampen pain sensitivity, reducing the pain by about half.
INSIGHT

The Charm of Persuasive People

  • Persuasive people make us feel comfortable, seen, and validated authentically.
  • They create positive rapport that draws us to them without us knowing exactly why.
INSIGHT

Biases Shape Persuasion Perception

  • Our brains take mental shortcuts to save energy, causing biases.
  • The halo effect causes us to wrongly assume attractive people are also trustworthy or intelligent.
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