How to Influence People using the Subconscious Mind

By: Greg Frost

Using the power of the subconscious mind, you will find iteasier to influence people, make friends, and solve problems. It all boils downto the way you program your mind to work. Below are 5 ways to help you beat thecompetition and stay one step ahead.

1) Develop rapport

When you establish similarities with someone, you will helptheir subconscious mind to feel as though there is a certain rapport with you.This can be done quite easily through the mirror technique; speaking at thesame speed they use, or copying their expressions and body positions in asubtle manner will help them feel more comfortable when interacting with you.Over time and with adequate training, you will find that your own subconsciousmind will remember to constantly mirror in a non-obtrusive way, and you will beable to build up rapport easily.

2) Trust your intuition

It has been said that chess Grandmasters are able to beateven the most advanced chess computers because they are able to rely on theirintuition. This is not just a feeling, but a hunch that is developed based onpast experiences that will allow you to analyse what would be the next bestmove. Your intuition is based on skills and knowledge, so learn to encourageand trust in your intuition!?

3) Dispel Myths about Making Friends

It is not true that liking or disliking someone is a randomand uncontrollable event. In fact, it is easy to make someone like you as theemotions associated with liking someone is controlled by the mind. If youunderstand and accept this, you will find it easier to put into place thelittle techniques that will help you move ahead by making the right connectionsat the right place.

4) Appeal to what they Need

Often in looking for friends or confidants, people searchfor someone who is similar to themselves and yet has something else that theywould like to achieve. For example, professionals gravitate towards people whoare equally skilled in the same field, but who have great knowledge in anotherfield as well, or who are able to display greater leadership potential. Thus,you would do well to identify the traits that most people would like to achieveand actively display it, such as having self confidence.

5) Position yourself

Look at yourself critically in the mirror, or survey a groupof close friends. Ask them how they would describe you in a few words. Is thishow you want to be seen by others? If not, take active steps now to change theway you position yourself. If you are able to correctly position yourself atwork, you will find it easier to gain the attention of your boss, or get a stepup from the competition for that next promotion!

From the 5 techniques above, it is obvious that programmingyour mind has many benefits. With practice, you will find it a unconscioushabit that you portray or pull off when interacting with others.

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