Words That Work by Frank Luntz Summary
Overview of Words That Work
Master wordsmith Frank Luntz reveals why "it's not what you say, it's what people hear." Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and political campaigns alike, this controversial guide teaches the psychological triggers that transform ordinary language into persuasive magic. Even critics admit - his techniques simply work.
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When Words Stop Working: The Hidden Psychology of What People Actually Hear
"Death tax" or "estate tax"-two words for the same policy, yet one generates 70% public support for repeal while the other barely reaches 50%. This isn't manipulation. It's understanding a fundamental truth about human communication that most of us miss entirely: the moment words leave your mouth, they no longer belong to you. They belong to your audience, who filters them through their own emotions, experiences, and biases. Jimmy Carter never said "malaise" in his famous speech, yet that's how history remembers it. Colin Powell's doctrine was "decisive force," but everyone quotes it as "overwhelming force." The gap between what we say and what people hear determines whether we succeed or fail-in politics, business, relationships, and life. Picture the average American voter listening to John Kerry criticize "belligerent and myopic unilateralism" or Al Gore condemning "abhorrent, medieval behavior." Now imagine that same voter hearing Ronald Reagan ask, "Are you better off than you were four years ago?" The difference isn't just style-it's effectiveness. Most Americans didn't graduate college and won't look up words they don't understand; they'll just miss your meaning entirely.
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"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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