Foot in the Door Technique
I'll simply request that you watch the video. It tells it as good--if not better--than I can. I will sum it up this way: If you want to ask someone for a big favor or a big purchase, then ask them for a smaller one first. For example, if you want someone to buy a high-ticket coaching program, you first ask them to buy a small report. Once they say "Yes," they will be … [Read more...]
Unhappy? Smile!
It sounds counter-intuitive, doesn't it? Unhappy? Smile! WTF? Are you serious? Damn skippy! We often think that smiling is the result of being happy. But it’s actually a two-way street. People DO smile when they are happy. But try this the next time you’re sad: SMILE! Smiling can actually make you happier than you currently are. It’s true. Watch the video to … [Read more...]
How to Remember a Name
A lot of people think I’m cocky or arrogant. And they’d be right J But many folks think I’m like that because I don’t say much at parties. Wait, I’m not in college any more. They’re not parties. They’re “dinner parties” or “social gatherings.” Whatevs. The reason I don’t say much is because I hate meeting people. And it’s not because I dislike people (well, I kinda … [Read more...]
Cheap & Easy Way to Waterproof Your Shoes
Well, hotdog! This is the slickest thing (literally) since freeze-dried lasagna in a pouch (just add water). It’s the rainy season (except here in California, where a “Super El Nino” can only mean like 3 days of rain in January) in most parts of the US and this is a neat little trick to make your shoes pretty darned water-repellent. Watch the video for the full … [Read more...]