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People Want to Help

Human nature is a wonderful thing. If you can tap into it, life flows more easily. One thing I’ve learned about human nature is that most people want to help. We like to solve problems and be the hero to others. The key to making this happen is for the person helping you to establish ownership of your problem. In order for them to willingly take it on, they have to have a reason to want to help. Liking you is a great reason.

Rule #1: Don’t lose your temper. If you lose your temper you create an enemy. You need an ally.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Make people like you, tune in to people, win people over.

#362 Actions Over Words

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt Stop telling people and start showing them. Emphasize actions over words.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Podcasts, Take action, win people over.

Class

Erving
As a child one of my favorite athletes was Julius Erving [“Dr. J”]. Aside from being one of the best basketball players of all time, he carried himself much differently than most other athletes. Those around him were always amazed at how kind and humble he was. He gave of himself through his work with countless charities. What drew me to him as a child was the class he had both on and off the court. Having class is a true differentiator in any walk of life, as it requires a strong moral compass combined with the ability to consistently say and do the right thing.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in how you will be remembered, win people over.

#351 One-Upsmanship

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt Nobody likes one-upsmanship. Be humble, show interest the person you are speaking to and your likability factor will increase.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in influence people, Make people like you, Podcasts, tune in to people, win people over.

#350 First Impression

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt The first impression is critical to creating likability. …

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Make people like you, Podcasts, win people over.

#337 Student of Relationships

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt If you are serious of improving your quality of life, become a student of relationships.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in life-long students, Podcasts, relationship building, win people over.

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