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Take Rapid Action
Practical, psychological methods to turn your thoughts into reality, instead of endless avoidance and laziness. Transform from struggling with getting off your butt, to a machine of productivity and self-discipline. Create an action bias in your life -- starting now. How to break inertia, overthinking, paralysis, sloth, and insecurity. Take Rapid Action deconstructs the psychology of laziness and why tomorrow always sounds like a better idea. This book is many things at once: a shot of motivation, a spark of fire, an understanding of your brain, and a list of techniques to get into motion. This is one of the most valuable skills you’ll ever gain, because only action matters in life, not good intentions. Gain the ability to get things done and hit your goals, no matter the circumstances. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Stop saying “I’ll do it later/tomorrow...” and overhaul your mindset for productivity and efficiency. •The Premortem Analysis and the Ostrich Theory -- how they can quiet your overthinking.•How comfortable inaction is sabotaging you.•Actionable and applicable rules to get started before you feel 100% ready. How to create motion and take the first step from complete stillness. •How to defeat procrastination by “bundling.”•Strategically plan your days to prevent laziness and distraction.•What you think is action, but is actually a waste of time Become a machine of proactive energy and activity. Action and results are the only things that matter in the world. Not your planning, intentions, or nice thoughts. This book puts action at the forefront of your brain and makes it nearly impossible to stay still. That’s precisely what will get you ahead in life. Taking that first step is always hard, but it doesn’t have to be. The more action you take, the luckier you become. Take that first step by scrolling up and clicking the BUY NOW BUTTON at the top right of this page!
Persuasion Tactics (Without Manipulation)
If you want to (1) win people over, (2) negotiate and debate better, and (3) become an effective and engaging leader, Persuasion Tactics will be your seminal guide to coming out on top and ahead. "This book shows you proven and practical methods and techniques you can use to be a better persuader with every person you meet." Brian Tracy - Internationally renowned speaker and bestselling author of The Psychology of Selling, Maximum Achievement, and The Power of Charm. Master both direct and subconscious persuasion methods. Most books on persuasion promise “mind control hacks” – they are complete myth. Persuasion Tactics contains only scientifically proven methods from the world’s top researchers, marketers, leaders, and negotiators. Learn how to completely change people’s minds with undetected, invisible influence and mental maneuvers. Get your way without confrontation or feeling pushy. Persuasion is much more than simple arguing or negotiating – it’s about making your presence and impact felt in every aspect of life. As a social skills and charisma coach and internationally bestselling author who has sold over a quarter of a million books, this is exactly how people get ahead in life and become charming, confident, and likable. It's how people get what they want and are able to attract it into their lives. Learn how to make your strongest point – every time. ✔ The subtle power of emotional debt.✔ How to covertly plant an idea in someone’s head without them realizing it.✔ Specific phrases, words, and speaking techniques to persuade and influence.✔ Classic psychological motivators. Become a highly effective people engineer. ✔ The anatomy of Adolf Hitler’s rise of power.✔ Psychological models of behavior and desires.✔ Mental and linguistics tactics to change people’s realities.✔ Analyze communication styles to speak on people’s level. Gain non-manipulative social influence and persuasive power. Persuasion gives you the power to shape your life and the relationships around you. Nothing we want in life will ever be simply given to you – you have to seize it. Persuasion is the key to that. You will learn to simply get what you want, without appearing confrontational or turning people off. Persuasion skills will make your life exponentially easier as a result of understanding people and using universal mental triggers.
Make Friends Easily
Making new friends doesn't have to be a chore. Learn how to do it quickly, efficiently, and effectively.Networking events? Big group dinners? Karaoke parties? Please, no.Get past boring small talk and deeply connect with others.Make Friends Easily - it's a simple task, isn't it? But why is it so hard in our modern age? There are so many distractions, so why should people pay attention to you? That's your challenge and task, and this book provides the answer. You'll learn how to become a presence that people crave, how to get past shallow conversation, and how to make sure that your connections are long and lasting.It's simple, but not easy. So pick up this book to make it easier.Understand the unconscious signs that everyone is looking for in new friends.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you.Become the most magnetic and welcoming person in the room.- Understand a 5-part friendship formula that you must use- Master "reciprocal curiosity" to unlock people- How to help people "think out loud"- A question framework that can work in any situation- The rule of 3 in conversationsThe quality of your life cannot rise above the quality of your relationships.
The Art of Witty Banter
Think quickly on your feet: be smooth, funny, and clever – all at once. Goodbye awkward silences, hello conversational agility! No matter where you lie on the spectrum of awkward to engaging, witty banter is always the end goal – and it should be. Witty banter, and all the steps that lead to it, allows you to (1) disarm and connect with anyone, (2) immediately exit boring small talk mode, and (3) instantly build rapport like you’re old friends. Flow with the conversational twists and turns like water. The Art of Witty Banter carefully examines the art, nuance, and mechanics of banter and charm to make you witty comeback machine, the likes of which your friends have never seen. You’ll be able to handle, defend, disarm, and engage others in a way that makes you comfortable and confident with each growing day. Transform "interview" conversations into comfortable rapport. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and Social Skills and Conversation Coach. As someone who teaches people to speak for a living, he’s broken wit and banter down to a science and given you real guidelines on what to say and when. Make a sharp, smart, and savvy impression – every time. There’s no guesswork here – you’ll get exact examples and phrases to plug into your daily conversations. 18 specific points to up your charisma quotient. How will you be clever, be quick, and be interesting? •Why the questions you use make people freeze.•How to master teasing, witty comebacks, and initiating jokes and humor.•What free association is and how it makes you quick-witted.•How to create an instant “in-group” and inside joke with someone.
The Science of Attraction
Subconscious and psychologically proven methods to attract others, spark chemistry, and create affection and love. There is a definitive science to attraction, and it turns out we’ve been doing it wrong the entire time. This book is your textbook and field manual for (1) how to flirt better, (2) have better sex, and (3) plant the seeds of romantic love in whomever you want. Understand the instinctual and evolutionary triggers of attraction. The Science of Attraction (2nd Edition) is an in-depth look at human attraction and what draws people together. It dives into peer-reviewed research, combined with the insightful and straightforward observations of a renowned dating coach - Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and acclaimed speaker and coach. Together, this book is the ultimate guide to inform, diagnose, and recommend highly actionable steps to take your dating life to the next level. No tricks, no manipulation; only getting inside the human psyche. Find the shortcuts to powerful chemistry. Too often, we rely on our own experiences with a sample size of one, or advice from friends that are perpetually single. There’s a better way – looking at the research and evidence about what we really want, not what we think we want. You’ll learn why we like who we like, and what to do about it. Predict people's responses as a matter of psychology. •How to attract from first sight and first touch.•How evolutionary types of attraction are still highly relevant.•How to win the chase.•Flirting styles, methods, and sequences proven to work.•How to trigger love by not focusing on it.•How to know exactly what you want in a partner.•How to have fulfilling sex - vanilla and kinky. Take control of your love life and an authentic and genuine way.
How To Be Hilarious and Quick-Witted in Everyday Conversation
Exact phrases to develop your sense of humor, master witty remarks, make people laugh, and be funnier – even if you’re not naturally funny. How To Be Hilarious and Quick-Witted in Everyday Conversation is full of strategies that dissect, break down, and analyze all of the types of humor that you’ll encounter in daily conversation – stuff you can really use with people you talk to. We’re not all trying to become standup comedians, and this isn’t a book about ha-ha jokes with setups and punch lines. These are little tips and tactics for you to become noticeably quick and clever. Make a better impression on people, put them at ease, charm them, and make them smile with you. Learn witticisms, quips, retorts, comebacks, and wisecracks without being cheesy or corny. Don’t worry if you feel like you’ve never understood humor or how to be funny. I’ve done the work for you and analyzed everyone from comedy writers to standup comedians and given you step-by-step, complete guidance to use common joke structures in everyday situations. Adaptable to any premise, topic, or setting! Strategies to instantly be clever and witty and sound like a world-class comedian. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and sought-after Social Skills and Conversation Coach. He teaches building rapport, and a major part of that is using humor to connect with others – shared moments of laughter are incredible bonding moments, and you'll be able to create them without being "that guy/girl". Humor is the highway to the relationships you want in life. •What makes an impactful comedic delivery and storytelling.•How to use irony and sarcasm conversationally.•How to create and build a banter chain with others.•Injecting role play into any situation.•How to play on people’s expectations and sense of contrast.•The art of misconstruing.•Why relatability is so darn funny.•The famous “comic triple.”
Social Equations
How to connect with anyone - in a systematic and structured way. A true set of instructions for any social interaction.Sometimes our minds are blank and we run out of things to say. That's normal. This book seeks to simplify that moment with simple formulas and equations to keep you going, connecting, and charming.A detailed breakdown of what people look for in friends, rapport, and social skills.Social Equations is a book of research and iteration. This means that each formula has been verified and confirmed by psychologists and researchers, and then broken down into use for daily life.People often complain that there is too much to implement and think about when they read similar books. But this book simplifies matters into simple equations. It's like a book of cheat sheets that you can constantly refer to and then slowly turn into habit.The absolute best methods to make friends and keep them - as verified by scientists.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.Tips for every type of situation you can find yourself in on a daily basis.-The four elements that make up friendship, and why it's not really about true "chemistry"-An actual formula for humor and making people laugh that stand-up comedians also use-How to speak so people will actually listen to your points-Ice breaking and introducing in any social context - how to make that first impression-What comprises trust, the most important relationship factor-What "zombie conversations" are and how to escape them before they get you
Unspoken Social Rules & Etiquette, (Un)common Sense, & How to Act
Say please and thank you. Don't stand still in front of a door. Say hi and smile. Don't ask about salary.Is life so complicated? No, but the truth is that these are all unspoken and unwritten social rules. That means you need to learn them.Learn all the social no-nos you've committing your entire life and fix them!Unspoken Social Rules & Etiquette is a guidebook for the modern age. Ever wonder why some people glare at you, or what happened that someone won't return your calls? You probably violated a piece of our society's unwritten and unspoken social rules.This is not a small deal! These are small indicators that will repulse people and prevent them from investing in you. Understand how you can better blend in anywhere, and make a lasting impression.Some of these are obvious, some are not. Learn what you should have learned when you were 5 years old.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you.He is without doubt a uniquely qualified individual to teach you these tactics.Subtle signs to make leave a lasting positive impression on anyone you meet. - Etiquette in public spaces - Small talk guidelines on building comfort and avoiding discomfort - An easy framework for introductions - The golden rule of respect and reciprocity - How to stop giving unsolicited opinions - Personal space - a user's manual - Navigating social misfires and miscues... conflict resolution Foolproof methods to control how others perceive you.
Mindful Listening
The key behind communication - it's not about what you say. It's how you shut up.Empathy and listening - they sound easy, but you know that most people you meet on a daily basis can't do it. So what's the deal?Mindful listening is the skill behind deep relationships.This book is about a skill that isn't complex, but also not easy. It's a book about relationships and what drives them - what lets you into people's hearts. Making someone feel seen and heard and important is the highway to anyone's heart. So it's time to take a look at yourself, diagnose your issues with connection and listening, and attack new and old friendships with a more empathetic perspective.Increase your emotional intelligence and people analyzing skills.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.Listening well is like reading someone's mind. Everything is said for a reason!-Understand the purpose of pausing and using silences to your advantage-How your ego sabotages your listening and how to get around it-Four types of responses to let people feel seen and heard for sure-How to validate and normalize someone's experience and emotions-The art of paraphrasing and the effect it has on someone's levels of trust-Listening and thinking - you can't do two things at once, but you can act like it-The divide between listening for your own goals, and listening to understand
Communication Skills Training
You are missing out on so many relationships in your life. Make sure it never happens again!Communication is the bedrock of our relationships. But we often don’t know how to express ourselves, or truly hear others. Make sure that you are not letting amazing people pass you by.Increase your social and emotional awareness.Communication Skills Training is truly about arming you with the tools you need for effective expression, listening, and relationships. Communication is the primary contributor to the relationships we attract in our lives, and this book takes you through almost every aspect of successful connection.Imagine being able to walk into a room and make friends with strangers, avoid conflict, and have a charismatic presence. It’s not so tough, it just needs purposeful practice. This book will be your best field guide to knowing how to deal with people, their emotions, and your own emotions.Get ahead in your career – because communication skills gets promotions, not technical skills.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.The keys to preventing and dealing with conflict or other uncomfortable situations. - Identify your communication style, and why it might be holding you back - Exactly how much eye contact to use for emotional connection - One acronym to substantially improve your conversations - How to “hear” people’s emotions and make people trust you - Defusing conflict and tough situations - How to say no and assert yourself to anyone - An ancient Greek persuasion technique that works in any situation Read people like a book – their emotions, feelings, and thoughts!
Become A Human Behavior Scientist
Become a student and scientist of body language, mannerisms, and small tells. Become a “mind reader.” The art of reading people is much more of a science! You too can learn this skill, which will allow you to know what people are thinking without them saying a word, and even predict their behavioral patterns. Not a generic book on looking at facial expressions or trying to see if someone is lying. Become A Human Behavior Scientist isn’t about surface things. It’s about all the habits, tics, and ways of thinking that can show you someone’s intentions, personality, background, and goals. People are giving out signs all the time, you just have to know what to look for!This book is a mixture of behavioral psychology, with superior observational skills honed from years of experience. Everything is rooted in science, rest assured. Discover the true meaning of emotional and social intelligence – and what you’ve been missing. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Find the shortcuts to read and predict a stranger’s behavior. How to read someone’s entire emotional spectrum Predicting people’s most common desires and motivations What does having a cat or dog say about someone? What does having a clean or messy room say about someone? Observations and reverse storytelling Asking questions without actually asking The art of reading and analyzing people is truly the art of understanding human nature. Consider it a cheat code that will allow you to see through people’s actions and words.
Massive Charisma
Develop your own personal gravity with concrete skills to stand out, be noticed, and captivate people.If you (1) walk into a room and feel invisible, or (2) want to ensure you make a powerful personal impact – NEWSFLASH: you need better advice than “fake it ‘til you make it” or “just be yourself.”Confidently approach and excel in any social setting.MASSIVE CHARISMA is a book that just might fundamentally change how you interact with others. Never before have you looked behind the curtain of so-called charismatic people and the subtle ways they act and think differently. You get the “how to” along with the “why” and a multitude of illustrative examples.We are always told that our interpersonal skills are the key to what we want in life, and it’s true. Let the actionable tips, questions, approaches, and replicable techniques in this book be your guide to growing your sense of personal magnetism and charm.Advice from an internationally-known, professional charisma coach.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and teaches charisma and social skills for a living. He’s also a late bloomer and former social recluse – he made the transformation, knows exactly what it takes, and can relate to you every step of the way – advice from someone who simply gets it.He has been featured in: GQ Magazine, Tedx, Forbes, Men’s Fitness, and the Huffington Post.The highly focused advice will teach you what matters in an interaction, from beginning to end, subtle to obvious, small to big.•How to wield your attention and focus for maximum impact.•How choosing and being a role model help your charisma quotient.•The subconscious body language signals that matter.•How to exude true empathy and warmth.Solve: small talk, interviews, networking events, and strangers.•How to demonstrate your value, confidence, and powerful presence.•How to tailor your communication and speak to individuals.•How to listen and validate effectively.•The top charisma mistakes people unknowingly commit.Charisma is the one skill that opens all the doors you want in life, and the benefits are endless.