Sick of feeling like people walk all over you? Manipulators know how to twist kindness into control—but you don’t have to keep falling for it. Dr. David Snyder breaks down how to flip the script using ethical influence that actually builds people up while getting results. It’s not about playing games—it’s about confidence, clarity, and real connection. When you understand what drives people, you stop reacting and start leading every interaction.
Standout Quotes:
• “If you want these tools to be accessible, you need the will to use them. Merely knowing about them isn’t enough; you must possess the skill, ability, intent, and determination to deploy them effectively.” – Dr. David Snyder
• “There are predators in the world who perceive kindness as weakness and see loving, kind, and generous individuals as prey.” – Dr. David Snyder
• “The prime directive in the killer influence system is to move through the world making everyone you meet feel amazingly good, and getting everything they want by doing what you want.” – Dr. David Snyder
• “If I'm not delivering emotionally based content, then I'm not being effective.” – Dr. David Snyder
• “You can't just say these magic words and stuff will happen. You have to have the will to use these things.” – Dr. David Snyder
Key Takeaways:
• Practice the provided drills exactly as instructed, even if you don't fully believe in them - the mechanics alone can create powerful experiences.
• Develop your "will to influence" by committing to use persuasion techniques ethically and confidently.
• Write down your specific goals for personal influence before starting the techniques to create clear mental focus.
• Challenge yourself to interact with difficult people using the communication strategies learned in the session.
• Commit to protecting yourself from manipulators by understanding their psychological tactics and building emotional resilience.
Episode Timeline:
[00:25] Starting strong and shaking off self-doubt
[01:43] Why this isn’t your average training session
[03:30] What to expect from the full 3-phase system
[05:50] How caffeine and chat help lock this in
[08:01] Building your base to spot hidden influence
[12:43] Warming up before the real work begins
[14:49] Ground rules and how to stay in the game
[15:01] Why influence is more than just persuasion
[19:37] Hands-on drills to make it all click fast
[23:53] Locking in skills through live practice rounds
To learn more about Dr. David Snyder and everything about NLP, visit:
Website: https://www.nlppower.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidSnyderNLP
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidsnydernlp
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