Influence: the Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini, PHD Summary
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Discover the hidden psychology that makes you say "yes" in this legendary guide used by FBI negotiators and Fortune 500 CEOs alike. With over 30 translations and millions sold, Cialdini's six principles reveal why that "limited-time offer" is so irresistible.
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The Hidden Puppeteers of Our Decision-Making
Why did you buy that unnecessary kitchen gadget at 2 AM? Or agree to attend a party you had zero interest in? Welcome to the fascinating world of persuasion psychology, where invisible triggers guide our choices without our awareness. These mental shortcuts-which Robert Cialdini calls "weapons of influence"-operate like hidden buttons that, when pushed, produce almost automatic compliance. The insights emerged from Cialdini's three-year immersion as an "undercover researcher" among compliance professionals-car dealers, telemarketers, and fundraisers whose livelihoods depend on getting people to say "yes." What he discovered was both illuminating and disturbing: our decisions are far less rational than we believe. We rely on psychological shortcuts that evolved to help us navigate complexity but can be weaponized against us by those who understand them. Think about the jewelry store owner who accidentally doubled the price of turquoise jewelry that wasn't selling-only to find it sold out the next day. The customers, using the mental shortcut that "expensive = valuable," suddenly found the items irresistible. Or consider how people in line for a copy machine were equally likely to let someone cut ahead whether they said "because I'm in a rush" or merely "because I need to make copies"-the word "because" itself triggered automatic compliance, regardless of what followed it.
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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