Hustle can be achieved by both - silence and noiseI feel both are important to create the hustle and make people hear your voice. Sometimes silence can be as loud as noise and sometimes noise even if loud can create deep silence when you are right

Silence and noise? 

Sometimes being silent can be the most intelligent step towards a solution

Silence

At times noise is needed to create the silence

Noise

Either way intent and context are what matters

Either way

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Mental Health

Life

This book is organized around these six principles also referred to as weapons of influence 1. Consistency2. Reciprocation 3. Social Proof4. Authority5. Liking 6. Scarcity

What resonated with me   (Idea 1)

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler - Albert Einstein

Idea 2

A well-known principle of human behavior says that when we ask someone to do us a favor we will be more successful if we provide a reason. People simply like to have reasons for what they do.

Idea 3

Often something expensive is treated as good as per the customer's buying behavior

Idea 4

Influencing is a difficult and intelligent art. While the book gives ample examples and techniques to learn how to influence, it also depicts the subtle awareness about the 'intent' behind the act of influence. It is a great intellectual read.

My perspective after reading the book

Read this book on Influence and learned a new perspective. Sharing ideas that resonated with me. 

The foundational and wildly popular go-to resource for influence and persuasion—a renowned international bestseller, with over 5 million copies sold—now revised adding: new research, new insights, new examples, and online applications. In the new edition of this highly acclaimed bestseller, Robert Cialdini—New York Times bestselling author of Pre-Suasion and the seminal expert in the fields of influence and persuasion—explains the psychology of why people say yes and how to apply these insights ethically in business and everyday settings. Using memorable stories and relatable examples, Cialdini makes this crucially important subject surprisingly easy. With Cialdini as a guide, you don’t have to be a scientist to learn how to use this science. You’ll learn Cialdini’s Universal Principles of Influence, including new research and new uses so you can become an even more skilled persuader—and just as importantly, you’ll learn how to defend yourself against unethical influence attempts. You may think you know these principles, but without understanding their intricacies, you may be ceding their power to someone else. Cialdini’s Principles of Persuasion: Reciprocation Commitment and Consistency Social Proof Liking Authority Scarcity Unity, the newest principle for this edition Understanding and applying the principles ethically is cost-free and deceptively easy. Backed by Dr. Cialdini’s 35 years of evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research—including a three-year field study on what leads people to change—Influence is a comprehensive guide to using these principles to move others in your direction.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Psychology

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Personal Development

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Books

The foundational and wildly popular go-to resource for influence and persuasion—a renowned international bestseller, with over 5 million copies sold—now revised adding: new research, new insights, new examples, and online applications.In the new edition of this highly acclaimed bestseller, Robert Cialdini—New York Times bestselling author of Pre-Suasion and the seminal expert in the fields of influence and persuasion—explains the psychology of why people say yes and how to apply these insights ethically in business and everyday settings. Using memorable stories and relatable examples, Cialdini makes this crucially important subject surprisingly easy. With Cialdini as a guide, you don’t have to be a scientist to learn how to use this science. You’ll learn Cialdini’s Universal Principles of Influence, including new research and new uses so you can become an even more skilled persuader—and just as importantly, you’ll learn how to defend yourself against unethical influence attempts. You may think you know these principles, but without understanding their intricacies, you may be ceding their power to someone else. Cialdini’s Principles of Persuasion: <ul><li>Reciprocation</li><li>Commitment and Consistency</li><li>Social Proof </li><li>Liking </li><li>Authority</li><li>Scarcity</li><li>Unity, the newest principle for this edition</li></ul>Understanding and applying the principles ethically is cost-free and deceptively easy. Backed by Dr. Cialdini’s 35 years of evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research—including a three-year field study on what leads people to change—Influence is a comprehensive guide to using these principles to move others in your direction.

Robert B. Cialdini, PhD is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Robert B. Cialdini, PhD has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Robert B. Cialdini, PhD's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

Robert B. Cialdini, PhD

Influence, New and Expanded

1. Men have always felt pleased with themselves if they could arouse laughter from an audience2. For every one bad person who could potentially hurt or rob you, there would be 200 good people too.3. It is important to be able to be happy around yourself, when there is nobody around, can you be happy?

Ideas that resonated with me (part 1)

If you want to know a person travel with them. If you want to know them in and out, climb a mountain with them. Go up a mountain with them for seven days. See how they speak of the skies and the earth. See if they help those who are not as strong or fit as them. See their eyes when you see something beautiful. By the time you come down, you might love each other a lot more or might never want to know each other again. The mountains teach you a lot.

Ideas that resonated with me (Part 2)

"Why climb Everest?" A reporter asked George Mallory's reply is considered the greatest mountaineering quote ever."Because it is there!"

Ideas that resonated with me (part 3)

For more interesting ideas and inspirational thoughts, I recommend you read this book yourself.

Grab It And read It!

What you read below is my brainchild -One who stays longer in the race wins. At times, the decision to change tracks does not mean you are out of the race, it simply signifies you decided a better move on a more meaningful path. The passion to explore continues.

Final Thought That The Book Triggered In Me -

"This Guy's on his own trip", is a must-read book. I came across some cool language and ideas which resonated with me big time. Sharing those below. Also, towards the end I have shared a thought it triggered in me.

The fear of the unknown bothers most of us, even if it comes at the cost of chasing our dreams. How many of us want to drop everything that we are doing and travel the world? How many of us do? Neeraj Narayanan just did that, quitting his job one day and flying to Barcelona. Join him on his journey as he takes you rollicking across some countries in Europe and South East Asia, motoring up high mountain passes, hiding in jungles and being part of crazy festivals, hoping to find pretty girls in pursuit but only ending up with furious bulls, bears, and gypsies on his tail. At some point, he has almost no money left but his resolve to build a life out of travel doesn’t ebb. This is a witty yet heart-warming tale of one man’s solo journey for a year. While he goes to find beautiful places, he ends up finding trust, compassion, and a universe conspiring to make all his dreams come true. This guy’s really on his own trip and promises to take you on one too!

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Travel

The fear of the unknown bothers most of us, even if it comes at the cost of chasing our dreams. How many of us want to drop everything that we are doing and travel the world? How many of us do? Neeraj Narayanan just did that, quitting his job one day and flying to Barcelona. Join him on his journey as he takes you rollicking across some countries in Europe and South East Asia, motoring up high mountain passes, hiding in jungles and being part of crazy festivals, hoping to find pretty girls in pursuit but only ending up with furious bulls, bears, and gypsies on his tail. At some point, he has almost no money left but his resolve to build a life out of travel doesn’t ebb. This is a witty yet heart-warming tale of one man’s solo journey for a year. While he goes to find beautiful places, he ends up finding trust, compassion, and a universe conspiring to make all his dreams come true. This guy’s really on his own trip and promises to take you on one too!

Neeraj Narayanan

THIS GUY’S ON HIS OWN TRIP

Genius is about knowing when to stop

One Quote - Says It all

I was watching this movie over the weekend. It talks about vulnerability. It talks about importance of mental health. I have watched this movie many times before but I come back to it for a reminder.

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Movies & Shows

Dear Zindagi - Wikipedia

Growth - Materialistic GainsProgress - Growth + EthicsSuccess - Progress + Spirituality The above note has been inspired by one of the talks I recently heard online from a spiritual master.

Growth - Progress - Success

Thinking about Definitions

Competence - the skill set Capability - Competence in ApplicationCompatibility - Capability to Influence People with your competency

What Matters?

Thinking about Education

People trust numbers. Not because they are good at analysing numbers. People love it because it feels precise.

Data & People

Thinking about data

If you do not like where you are, just picture where you wanna be!

Check 1

Precepts are rules for essential things. Precepts can help motivate us and guide us for important life decisions.

Check 2

When given a choice between being kind and being right, choose kind.

Check 3

A thing in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by another force.

Check 4

Our face has marks that show where we have been and our heart shows the mark of where we are going to be.

Check 5

You cannot blend in when you are born to stand out.

Check 6

Check 7

Check 8

Take me backUp the HillTo my Grave

Check 9

Oh, Earth you are too wonderful for anyone to realize you

Check 10

Greatness lies in not being strong but in the right using of strength. He or she is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own.

Check 11

Had we known what people think, we can realize that no one is born ordinary.

Check 12

We all deserve a standing ovation at least once in our lives.

Check 13

Be Kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle. And if you really wanna see what people are, all you have to do is look.

Check 14

Wonder (film) - Wikipedia

A genuine smile, an appreciation note and a look with love do not cost much but might be a boon for someone at the receiving end.Hence never be shy to show kindness to people.Everyone is fighting their battles.Being kind is the least you can do.

Kindness

Thinking about Behavior

Connectors are above creators.Connecting people to right information requires greater responsibility and awareness of details.

Life

Influence, New and Expanded

THIS GUY’S ON HIS OWN TRIP

Dear Zindagi - Wikipedia

Thinking about Definitions

Sabhya Soni