Pre-suasion
Optimal persuasion is achieved through optimal pre-suasion: arranging for people to agree with a message before they know what's in it.
Pre-suasion is about establishing your credibility and relationship. And you can do that by building trust, showing vulnerability and learning to make fun of yourself.
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