10 Ways to Manipulate People into Doing What You Want

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1/ Ego

The easiest way to manipulate a man is through his ego.

Especially when done in a group setting.

Tell him he is weak. Tell him he is a coward. Question his manhood.

Works like a charm 95% of the time.

2/ Choice

Create the illusion of choice.

Let them believe they’re free while you pull the strings behind the scenes.

Subtly guide their actions towards the result you want, making them think it’s their own decision.

Make the right choice alluring and the wrong one repellent.

3/ Authority

Exploit everything you have that makes you worthy of authority.

Age, experience, diplomas, and so on. Flaunt them in their most dazzling glory.

Creep in their doubts to inject that facade of expertise & trust.

Assert, “I know more than you, I can think for you.”

4/ Scarcity