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The 2 drivers
We are motivated to take action by 2 drivers:
- The anticipation of a gain.
- Fear of a loss.
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Stories: motivators for changing behaviors
Changing the way someone thinks or acts requires confrontation. And people don’t usually like that.
But when you tell a story—something people connect with—it can change the reaction you get.
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How to tell a convincing story
- Identify the desired behavior change.
- Find the benefits of the change.
- Stoke fear to instigate the change.
- Identify major objections.
- Find stories and examples to weave t...
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A story does 2 powerful things to persuade
- It removes direct confrontation: you’re laying out a scenario for people to follow
- It forces the listener to take part in the story: they will place themselves in the story and see themselves doing what the successful person in the story did. ...
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