Mastering The Art Of Persuasion
In order to convince others why they should listen to you, it is essential for you to master the art of persuasion. Truth be told, it is more than just saying the word please. In normal situations, it is an expression out of courtesy. In times of need, it becomes an expression out of desperation which is what you should not do.
Like everything else,
the art of persuasion requires a process of learning curve and boils to down to individual's speed and level of understanding. Some people can grasp and apply fast to receive results while others may take a longer time to do so.
Having said that, persuasion involves a series of subjects and is not limited to just counsellors, consultants and sales and marketing executives to do it. As much as we all need persuasion, we also need to persuade others too.
Other than those professionals I mentined above, politicans and motivational speakers are among the best known as experts of persuasion. Think US President Barrack Obama and Anthony Robbins.
Though learning and mastering is not impossible, it is not easy. We need to get out of our comfort zone of introvercy or just sharing with family and friends. There is a saying that if you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you will be getting. If you want to achieve more, then you need to start and get used to doing new things.
In order to get what we want, we need to persuade certain people who hold the keys to our goals.
When you are going for a job interview, you need to persuade the boss or whoever is interviewing you why you desire that job you are applying for more than others.
Likewise if you are going for an auditon be it singing, dancing or acting, you need to do the same to the judges why they should even consider you let alone allowing you to extend your involvement.
If I am writing a book and want it to be displayed and sold in bookstores, I need to persuade my publisher why he or she should even consider my book to reach out to readers.
If you are a good observer, you will certainly notice and even take note of how Obama and Anthony Robbins speak and captivate their audiences. They do not just share for the sake of impressing others. They share with their best interests in heart.
They also know exactly how and what needs to be done to get people to continue to like and support them since their job depends on it.
The same concept applies to all financial planners, property agents, travel and wellness consultants. As long as you are in the business of communicating with and persuading people, it is essential to do your homework first before actually engaging them.
Overall, it does not matter who you are or what your level of understanding is. Rather it is your willingness to learn and do what it takes to master the art of persausion that matters.
