Monthly Archives: October 2011

Using Existing Mind Techniques to Stimulate Innovation

Your brain already knows several techniques of logic and analysis.  What if you used an existing technique to innovate new ideas?  For example, using justification -  “the mental skill of tracing causes to understand a situation”,  when you’re stuck in … Continue reading

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The Commitment Principle

Steve Pavlina had an interesting post recently about Commitment, and what it really means.  http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2011/10/what-is-commitment/ This goes well with my video on the Commitment Principle.  If you haven’t seen it yet, go to this post.

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Laughter IS the Best Medicine

Want to shift your mood or improve your heart health?  Laugh! Thanks to Brian David Phillips for pointing out this article about new research that shows laughter is good medicne, after all. http://briandavidphillips.net/2011/10/25/go-ahead-and-laugh-its-good-for-you/ Follow me at http://metashifts.com/blog/ to learn more about … Continue reading

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Getting People to go OUT OF THEIR WAY to do what you want them to…

My latest video talks about the Commitment & Consistency Principle, one of the 6 most powerful laws of influence.  Check it out and let me know what you think! Commitment & Consistency Principle

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Photographs of Loved Ones Can Be Effective Painkillers

Photographs of Loved Ones Can Be Effective Painkillers It’s amazing how something as simple as a photograph or holding a loved one’s hand can reduce, block or even eliminate pain. Hypnosis works much in the same way…by using the power … Continue reading

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How to create a virtually OBSESSIVE Feeling of Obligation in someone, even if they CAN’T STAND you!

How to create a virtually OBSESSIVE Feeling of Obligation in someone, even if they CAN’T STAND you! What would it be like if you could instill an automatic feeling of obligation in the people you deal with on a daily … Continue reading

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Can Charlie Sheen Persuade the Public to Forgive Him?

Can Charlie Sheen Persuade the Public to Forgive Him? Charlie Sheen is in some hot water with his latest shenanigans ultimately causing the entire production of CBS’ Two and a Half Men to be cancelled. His fellow actors, crew members, … Continue reading

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Persuasion versus Manipulation

Persuasion versus Manipulation Last night I was doing some sales coaching with a couple who own an MLM (Multi Level Marketing) Company. Specifically, we were working on an approach script for referrals of new distributors with the intention of getting … Continue reading

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