Become a Master Influencer. Use These 9 Psychological Tricks To Plant An Idea In Someone's Mind

Have you noticed that the most argumentative people are rarely able to persuade anyone? The most persuasive people don't argue. They observe, listen, and ask questions. Persuasion is a psychological art that doesn't require a sledgehammer.

To be a master persuader, you must focus and learn the needs of others rather than rushing to get what you want. Focusing on your own desires can quickly backfire. Persuading and planting an idea in someone's mind takes time. 

In a quote by Robert Cialdini, author of "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion", he says, "The truly gifted negotiator does not rely on a single tactic but employs a flexible approach, adapting to the unique characteristics of the situation and the individuals involved."

Become a Master Influencer. Use These 9 Psychological Tricks To Plant An Idea In Someone's Mind (Like It's Their Own)

1. Never ask "Do you want to do this?" Ask, "Do you want to do this at 2 PM or 4 PM?" You bypass their decision to do it and only give them control over when to do it.

2. Agree with three obvious facts they believe in. Once their brain gets used to saying "Yes", introduce your main point. They will subconsciously say "Yes" to the fourth point out of sheer momentum.

3. Deliberately point out a very small, harmless flaw in your own argument before they can. This instantly drops their defensive walls and makes you look 100 per cent honest and objective. They will defend your idea, like it's their own.

4. People will agree to almost everything anything if you use the word "because", even if the reason makes no sense. "I need to skip the breakfast because I have stomachache." The brain just looks for the word, not the logic.

5. Give someone a reputation to uphold. "You have always been the most logical person in the room." Now, they have to agree with your request to maintain the 'logical' identity you just gave them.

6. Don't tell them the benefits. Make them visualise the aftermath if they implement the idea. "Image how relieved you will feel on Friday when this is already completely handled."

7. If someone is arguing aggressively, rather than telling them to 'calm down'. Drop a completely random, out-of-context statement (e.g., "The chair looks different from the others.") Their brain will 'glitch' to process it, breaking their angry momentum, making them open to suggestion.

8. Ask for something ridiculously small that they cannot refuse. Eg., "Can you hold this book for 5 seconds?" Once they do a favour for you, their brain rewires itself to view as an ally. They will most likely agree with whatever you suggest in that time frame.

9. Push the deal or an idea to the finish line, then suddenly hesitate. "I am afraid if you are ready for this..." Their ego will immediately kick in and they will convince you why they are ready as if they are defending their own idea.

Once You Use These 16 Psychology Tricks, They Will Always Respect You