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6. Go negative

Although it is important to emphasize the benefits, gains, and advantages in the e-mails we send, we have to remember that people think negatively too.

People are two times more motivated to avoid the pain of loss than to achieve the pleasure of gain. A good example would be pitting these two:

"Don't pay extra. Register today."

vs

"Save $200 through the early bird rate."

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