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ZIG ZIGLAR

You can have everything in life you want if you will just help other people get what they want.

ZIG ZIGLAR

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1. Give First to Get Back

1. Give First to Get Back

  • When you do something nice, people feel like they should return the favor.
  • Example: A free sample makes someone more likely to buy.

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2. Stay Consistent

2. Stay Consistent

  • People want their actions to match their promises.
  • Example: If someone agrees to a small favor, they’re more likely to agree to a bigger one later.

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3. Follow the Crowd

3. Follow the Crowd

  • We tend to copy others, especially when unsure about what to do.
  • Example: Seeing “Best Seller” makes us think the product must be good.

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4. Trust Experts

4. Trust Experts

  • We listen to people who seem knowledgeable or have authority.
  • Example: A dentist recommending a toothpaste makes us trust it more.

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MAYA ANGELOU

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

MAYA ANGELOU

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5. Likeability Matters

5. Likeability Matters

  • We are influenced by people we like or feel connected to.
  • Example: We’re more likely to help a friend than a stranger.

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6. Act Fast When Things Are Limited

6. Act Fast When Things Are Limited

  • We value things more when we think they might run out.
  • Example: “Only 2 left in stock!” makes us want to buy quickly.

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7. Start Small, Go Big

7. Start Small, Go Big

  • Getting someone to agree to a small request makes them more likely to agree to a bigger one.
  • Example: If you ask someone to sign a petition, they may later donate money.

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8. Compare to Decide

8. Compare to Decide

  • Choices seem clearer when we compare them side by side.
  • Example: Showing an expensive item first makes the cheaper option look like a better deal.

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9. Feelings Guide Decisions

9. Feelings Guide Decisions

  • People often choose based on emotions, not logic.
  • Example: A happy or emotional ad makes us want the product more.

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JOSHUA HARRIS

The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing.

JOSHUA HARRIS

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10. Right Time, Right Place

10. Right Time, Right Place

  • When and how you share your message makes a big difference.
  • Example: Sales during holidays work because people are already shopping.

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