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Manipulation: The Science and Art of Influence and Persuasion
Manipulation: The Science and Art of Influence and Persuasion
Manipulation: The Science and Art of Influence and Persuasion
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Manipulation: The Science and Art of Influence and Persuasion

Written by Christian Olsen

Narrated by Matyas Job Gombos

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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About this audiobook

How do you influence another? How do others influence you? These and many other questions will be answered for you in this book.


Manipulating, blackmailing, forcing, acting, persuading, convincing, influencing...call it whatever you want. It can be used for good and bad purposes, with friendly or malicious intentions. What's most important, however, is that we understand it. Therefore, in this audiobook, you will learn:


  • The good and bad reasoning behind manipulation and influencing.
  • How someone gains charisma and how to interact with them.
  • Techniques to influence others more yourself.
  • Analyses that help you recognize and counteract non-beneficial ways others manipulate you.
  • Various roles people play when trying to persuade another to do or say something.
  • How Neuro Linguistic Programming and hypnosis can be involved in influencing others and controlling yourself.

Curious yet? Then download and start listening, so you don't have to remain in the dark. Save yourself the time and learn from what worked for me!

LanguageEnglish
Release dateMay 31, 2017
ISBN9781987172812
Manipulation: The Science and Art of Influence and Persuasion

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