Messengers by Stephen Martin & Joseph Marks Summary
Overview of Messengers
In "Messengers," Martin and Marks reveal why we trust certain voices over others, regardless of truth. Endorsed by influence expert Robert Cialdini, this eye-opening exploration explains how eight key traits - from dominance to vulnerability - determine who shapes our beliefs in today's misinformation landscape.
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The Messenger's Power: Why We Listen to Some and Ignore Others
Ever wonder why identical messages get different responses depending on who delivers them? Consider Michael Burry, the eccentric hedge fund manager who predicted the 2008 financial crisis. Despite making his investors a 726% return by spotting fatal flaws in subprime mortgages, Burry-awkward, one-eyed, dressed in shorts and t-shirts-remained largely unacknowledged. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank's Greg Lippman sold identical insights more successfully by better fitting the "messenger profile," earning a $47 million bonus while Burry's correct message traveled only so far. This phenomenon-where the messenger matters more than the message-shapes everything from boardroom decisions to presidential elections, revealing fundamental truths about human psychology that determine whose voices we hear and whose we ignore.
The Hard Messengers: Status, Position, and Power
The Competence Factor: Why We Trust Experts
Dominance and Attractiveness: The Persuasive Power of Presence
The Soft Messengers: Warmth, Vulnerability, and Trust
Charisma: The Magnetic Quality That Captivates
The Path Forward: Understanding Messenger Effects
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em 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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