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The persuasion secret that pickpockets and Oscar winners share
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In the 1920s, Chicago, a con man named Yellow Kid Weil, Joseph Weil, had a gift. He never lied to his marks. Not exactly. Instead, he told them a story. A vivid, irresistible story where they were the hero, the insider, the one who finally got the upper hand. By the time the story was over, his marks weren't being deceived. They were choosing to believe. There's a difference, and it matters more than you think. Weil understood something that the world's greatest persuaders all share: facts inform, but stories activate. Con men, magicians, stand-up comedians, Oscar-winning screenwriters, and top copywriters don't convince people. They move people. And they all use the same hidden architecture to do it. That's exactly what we're digging into at our next Mastermind Book Club meeting. Our featured book, 10 Commandments of Con Men, Pickup Artists, Magicians, Door-to-Door Salesmen, Hypnotists, Copywriters, Negotiators, Political Propagandists, Stand Up Comedians, and Oscar-Winning Screenwriters reveals the 10 Commandments used by the most persuasive people on the planet, from pickup artists to political propagandists, door-to-door salesmen to hypnotists. These aren't manipulation tricks. They're the structural secrets behind every message that has ever changed a mind, closed a deal, or moved an audience to action. Whether you're pitching a client, writing copy, leading a team, or just trying to get your kids off the couch, this book will permanently change how you communicate. Our conversation is going to be sharp, practical, and a little dangerous in the best possible way. Save your seat now. This is one meeting you don't want to miss and it's free. WHEN: Thursday March 26th at 11:30 AM Pacific/2:30 PM Eastern WHERE: www.mastermindbook.club See you Thursday. Ted |
Ted Prodromou
Join 60,000+ seasoned professionals who are done with the corporate world. Epic Encore is an almost daily newsletter with inspirational stories from leading experts. Your Epic Encore is about turning your lifetime experiences into the cornerstone of the rest of your life. It represents your audacious leap into entrepreneurship, fueled by the wisdom and tenacity you've garnered in your successful career. This isn't about playing catch-up in business and building a 7-figure business. It's about forging a unique path, using your distinct perspective, seasoned judgment, and invaluable insights that can only come from years of life experience.
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