Thank You for Arguing by Jay Heinrichs Summary
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Master the art of persuasion with "Thank You for Arguing," the New York Times bestseller that Pulitzer winner Joseph Ellis calls "Cicero meets David Letterman." Learn rhetoric's secrets used by everyone from TED speakers to politicians - even to avoid speeding tickets!
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The Art of Persuasion: Ancient Tools for Modern Influence
Imagine Mark Zuckerberg facing hostile congressional questioning about Facebook's privacy practices. What saved him wasn't just technical knowledge - it was his masterful use of rhetoric, an art form that has shaped human discourse for over 2,500 years. This ancient practice isn't just for politicians and CEOs; it's a hidden matrix surrounding us daily, influencing our decisions, changing our attitudes, and even goading us to buy things we don't need. Jay Heinrichs' "Thank You for Arguing" reveals how this powerful tool transforms social interactions and offers practical techniques to win arguments without raising your voice - a skill America's founders considered so essential they placed it at the center of higher education. When my teenage son leaves an empty toothpaste tube in the bathroom and I call him out, his sarcastic reply - "That's not the point, is it, Dad? The point is how we're going to keep this from happening again" - uses my own rhetorical teaching against me. By conceding his point ("You're right. You win"), I actually persuade him to get me new toothpaste. My concession makes him feel triumphant and benevolent, achieving the pinnacle of persuasion: not just agreement, but getting a teenager to do my bidding.
Beyond Fighting: The Purpose of Argument and Choosing the Right Tense
The Persuasive Trinity: Logic, Character, and Emotion
Finding Common Ground and Framing the Debate
The Ultimate Persuasion Tool: Making the Connection
Reviving the Lost Art of Productive Disagreement
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Von Columbia University Alumni in San Francisco entwickelt
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"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."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"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."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"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."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"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."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"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."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"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."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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