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Persuasion

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39 Quote(s) Found

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…expecting others to execute on a decision without being persuaded that it’s the right thing to do is a recipe for terrible results.

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Don’t forget to establish your credibility or to help the deciders on your team to establish theirs when it’s time for them to persuade others to execute on a decision.

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…few things matter more with money than understanding your own time horizon and not being persuaded by the actions and behaviors of people playing different games than you are.

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The illusion of control is more persuasive than the reality of uncertainty. So we cling to stories about outcomes being in our control.

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No source of influence is more powerful and accessible than the persuasive power of the people who make up our social networks. None.

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If you want to persuade people that you are serious, sacrifice your time.

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To think that even the most persuasive advice, studies, or cautionary tales can eliminate the all-too-human proclivity to shield one-self from bad news would itself be an exercise in denial.

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Indeed, there is evidence that people are more likely to be influenced by empty persuasive messages, such as commercials, when they are tired and depleted.

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The product vision is more art than science. Its purpose is to persuade and inspire—it is meant to be emotional.

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