There’s really no such thing as the all-powerful, charismatic presenter who just turns up on stage and does his or her stuff. We shouldn’t be fooled by how easy some people can make it look. No matter how competent we are at presenting, there is always room for improvement. And for those of us who are not natural presenters, it’s a skill we can learn. Which is just as well, as presenting well can be integral to individual and personal success, especially in business.

“Back Again? Dear, Oh Dear!” (Two Can Say That)

The power of a well-delivered, well-structured and convincing presentation is not new. Understanding and deploying the components of persuasive speaking have a long history. And that’s what we’re really looking to do when we present: persuade. Presenting well enables us to get our messages across clearly and confidently to different stakeholders, reducing miscommunication. Presenting brilliantly allows us to persuade and influence, motivate, galvanise and lead. For that, we need to be aware of the factors that make for a powerful presentation, and how we can use them to best effect.

We Present To Persuade

Aristotle’s three “modes of persuasion, furnished by the spoken word” – ethos, pathos and logos  – offer a practical framework that can set us on the path to presenting success.  <ul><li>Ethos depends on the personal character of the speaker – what we bring through our personality, experience and credentials. </li><li>Pathos is about putting the audience into a certain frame of mind – how we can make an emotional connection with them. </li><li> Logos is based on the proof, or apparent proof, provided “by the words of the speech itself” – what we want to say and how we’ll structure and present it; our reasoning. </li></ul>

Aristotle’s 3 Modes Of Persuasion

So far, so good. But when it comes to creating and delivering a presentation ourselves, it’s useful to think about how these classic modes of persuasion might be used in practice.Author and consultant Florian Mueck suggests that we look at the three modes in a slightly different way to help us make sense of what they mean. For Mueck, Aristotle’s three modes break down into five dimensions, with logos being exclusively content-driven, but ethos and pathos having two dimensions: a content and a delivery side.That means that we need to be aware not just of what we say but also of how we say it.

Florian Mueck’s 5 Dimensions Of Persuasion

Under Aristotelian thinking, ethos is the most powerful element of communication. While logos (logic or knowledge) is important – people will believe in us only if they understand what we are trying to say – and pathos (passion) is persuasive – if people can connect and engage with our message they will consider us more favourably – it is ethos (character) that makes us credible in front of an audience.

Mode 1: Ethos - The Appeal To Authority Or Credibility

Ethos boils down to a sense of purpose; to calmness, authenticity, credibility and warmth (trust builders), and to authenticity (a match between inner and outer worlds). While it involves charisma (“the gift of grace”), it is not just about surface charm, but is tied directly to ethics.

Ethos And Ethics, Or Ethos Through And Through

For our audience to believe in us, we must persuade people of our competence and character: our credentials. With public speaking, there are three types of credibility: <ul><li>initial credibility:  our credibility prior to our presentation, based on our credentials, reputation and level of renown.</li><li>derived credibility:  the credibility we develop while delivering our speech, based on our professionalism and the quality and delivery of our presentation. </li><li>terminal credibility:  the credibility we have gained or lost after delivering our speech – the lasting impression people have of us as a speaker. </li></ul>

The 3 Types Of Credibility

When presenting, the aim is to build on any initial credibility by delivering a well-prepared and artfully-delivered speech, and to finish with enhanced terminal credibility. One swift way to boost initial credibility is to highlight our relevant expertise – Mueck’s content dimension of ethos. Drawing on our personal experience and reflections to support our points and arguments demonstrates authenticity and allows our credibility and credentials to shine through. We need to leave the audience in no doubt about why we’re doing the presenting and why they need to listen to us.

Ethos Dimension 1: Content

Establishing that credibility when presenting can be a tough gig. Research suggests that audiences form an impression about our competence within 30 seconds. It’s best to be forewarned and forearmed. That’s where Mueck’s delivery dimension kicks in. Alongside those credentials, we need to demonstrate our gravitas, that poise and self-confidence that signals credibility and authority. And we need to be conscious of how our non-verbal signals can enhance our message or undermine it completely, whether through eye contact (or not), the right (or wrong) gestures and how we use our voice.

Ethos Dimension 2: Delivery

Because decisions are so often made emotionally rather than rationally, Aristotle’s pathos, the ability to move people emotionally, is a crucial element of persuasion, that all-important factor in delivering a message successfully. Communication is about establishing shared meaning. If we can create and deliver content that connects and resonates, not just intellectually but also emotionally, we’re much more likely to get our message across as a result.That’s why storytelling is such a powerful tool in our presentation toolbox, guaranteed, if done well, to tick Aristotle’s pathos box.

Mode 2: Pathos - The Appeal To Emotions

Starting a presentation with the unexpected (perhaps a shocking fact or provocative question) or an (appropriate) personal confession can help to build connection, as can injecting a shot of suspense with the help of mini-cliffhangers and a well-placed dramatic pause. Trying to tell jokes can fall flat if we are not naturally funny or our audience is not inclined to laugh, but a little gentle self-deprecation, the occasional raised eyebrow and a familiar story with which our listeners can identify goes a long way.

Pathos Dimension 1: Content

Whatever we say to engage our audience’s emotions, we need to balance this pathos-based content with an eye to delivery. Mueck talks about a triangle of coherence, that happy state when our content, voice and body language are all in alignment when we’re presenting.If we’re communicating something poignant, speaking loudly and quickly or banging the lectern for effect is likely to undermine what we’re saying. If we want to rally the troops, looking at the floor or speaking quietly and slowly is unlikely to do the job.

Pathos Dimension 2: Delivery

And so to logos , the rationale behind our argument. This, for Aristotle, is “the proof provided by the words of the speech itself”. According to Sam Leith’s Words Like Loaded Pistols: “If ethos is the ground on which your argument stands, logos is what drives it forward: it is the stuff of your arguments, the way one point proceeds to another, as if to show that the conclusion to which you are aiming is not only the right one, but so necessary and reasonable as to be more or less the only one.”Or, in other words, a well-structured and logical argument is essential for the case we’re making.

Mode 3: Logos - The Appeal To Logic

In A Modest Book About How to Make an Adequate Speech, writer and performer John-Paul Flintoff suggests that we “invent” what we want to say by asking six key questions:<ol><li>Who are we talking to? </li><li>What do we intend to talk about? </li><li>What are we talking about? </li><li>Where will we be speaking?</li><li>And when? </li><li>And, finally (bearing in mind the answers to questions 1-5), how? </li></ol>

Working Backwards: “Inventing” Logos

Who are we talking to? Colleagues? Strangers? Existing or potential customers? A mix? Do we know them and do they know us (what’s our relationship)? Understanding (or researching) the demographics of our audience will help us to pitch information at the right level and to know when to avoid (or occasionally embrace) jargon.

The “Who To”

What do we intend to talk about? To answer this we should think about what our audience needs or what they’re hoping for. Most people will be thinking WIIFM (what’s in it for me?) when they’re listening.What are we talking about? To answer this we should think in terms of the subject matter. But before that, we should think about purpose – what do we want to achieve – before then building an argument and evidence base.

The “What About”s

Where will we be speaking? And when? Location and timing will impact on what we say and how we say it. Presenting to a small group of colleagues in a familiar meeting room will be a very different experience to taking the stage at a bigger, unknown venue.

The “Where” And “When”

At this stage, we can start to select our content and structure it properly. Tools such as Barbara Minto’s Pyramid Principle can help us to get this structure and argument right.Elements that strengthen arguments include data, facts, survey or research results, quotes, charts, diagrams and demonstrations; the onus is on us to ensure that they are accurate, up to date and from reputable sources.

The “How”

Using slides as visual aids can support our theories, but beware the all-too-familiar “death by PowerPoint”. Try making only one clear point per slide, avoid visual clichés, and keep graphs or charts streamlined and simple. Clarity and legibility are all. With ideas that are complex or unfamiliar, analogies, metaphors and practical examples can aid understanding.

The “Death By PowerPoint”

Carmine Gallo reminds us of the concept of pictorial superiority, the idea that a picture really can be worth a thousand words. He quotes molecular biologist John Medina who sees our ability to remember images as one of our key strengths. Medina claims that, if asked to recall a piece of information after three days, we’ll remember 10% of it; with a picture, that percentage leaps up to 65%.

The “Pictorial Superiority”

We do need to keep it simple, though. Overcomplicating what we say, or loading a presentation with too much detail, might make our audiences switch off. For Gallo, it’s no coincidence that some of the most memorable speeches and documents in history are among the shortest, including The Gettysburg Address (272 words), John F. Kennedy’s inauguration speech (under 15 minutes), and the Declaration of Independence, which “guarantees just three unalienable rights”.

Short & Simple Makes For Neat & Sweet

While we can never have too much ethos (credibility), levels of pathos and logos will vary, according to audience type. For example, an informative presentation to an audience of academics is likely to have more logos, less pathos; a short speech at an awards ceremony will be weighted the opposite way around. Thinkers have viewed the UK’s Brexit referendum in terms of this pathos–logos continuum, with the Brexiteers’ pathos-led campaign resonating much more strongly with voters than even the most rational of the logos-based arguments that underpinned the Remain campaign.

The Presenting Recipe: How Much Ethos, Pathos And Logos

Despite Aristotle’s bold claim that ethos is the most important element of communication, we won’t get far if we can’t marshal the argument – the proof – that logos implies. However we choose to marshal our thoughts and hone our argument, we have to get our facts straight and know how best to communicate them to others.

So, Is Ethos Always Fixed In The Recipe?

Presenting – like other forms of two-way communication - can be tough because we can never entirely control how our audience or we, ourselves, will react. We might fear that no one will listen, that the audience won’t like us or what we’ve got to say. Or we might be worried that we’ll lose our thread, let our nerves get the better of us or forget to make our key points. What if someone asks a question we can’t answer?

On The Ground: Why Build Presentations (Build To Shield)

The are things we can do to plan, prepare and rehearse that will cut down on the uncertainty of presentations and give us the confidence we need to project our credibility. We must always remember: the best presenters always prepare and practice, no matter how effortless their presentations might seem.Jean-Paul Flintoff offers a five-stage process for building our own presentations around a core of ethos, pathos and logos:<ol><li>invention</li><li>arrangement</li><li>style</li><li>memory</li><li>delivery</li></ol>

On The Ground: How To Build Presentations

In the stage, we’ll identify the purpose of our presentation using the 6 key questions identified above. <ol><li>Who are we talking to? </li><li>What do we intend to talk about? </li><li>What are we talking about? </li><li>Where will we be speaking?</li><li>And when? </li><li>And, finally (bearing in mind the answers to questions 1-5), how? </li></ol>

Building Presentations Stage 1: Invention

In this stage, we’ll marshal our old friends ethos, pathos and logos to craft and structure what we want to say. Flintoff encourages us to focus on what he calls “Really Interesting Proofy Evidence Stuff”, creating an outline or summary of the main argument and how it’ll be supported.

Building Presentations Stage 2: Arrangement

The third stage is all about style, what the ancients called rhetoric. This is where we need to hone and refine the ideas encapsulated in that outline and think about how we’ll present them. That might be coming up with a killer opening line; how and when we’ll vary pace; what we’ll emphasise; when we’ll use metaphor or analogy or introduce visuals, props or video. At this stage, we should also think about rehearsing, either on our own or asking a trusted colleague for feedback.

Building Presentations Stage 3: Style

In this stage we’ll find ways that will help us to recall what we want to say on the day itself. We might create a mind map as a visual prompt, or rely on short-form notes. Flintoff reminds us that the very act of writing something down (by hand), or creating that mind map, will help us to understand information and remember it.

Building Presentations Stage 4: Memory

The final stage is delivery, when we finally put all of the preparation into practice. This is where our fears and nerves can really kick in, so it’s essential to be prepared and to focus on the how of delivery as well as that well-crafted content, those ethos and pathos factors.

Building Presentations Stage 5: Delivery

As we move through the five stages, we might keep in mind Flintoff’s “Ten steps to making the very best speech you can”:<ul><li>Start with a single sentence about what we want to achieve.</li><li>With that outcome in mind, analyse our audience, and their expectations.</li><li>Consider location and timing and how they might affect us and our audience.</li><li>Think of stories that encapsulate our purpose and the “ooh” (or wow) moments that contain a key lesson or revelation.</li><li>Make notes about your feelings around the presentation and your preparedness for it. Listing our fears will help us manage that uncertainty.</li></ul>

10 Steps For The 5 Stages (The First 5 - The Craft Part)

<ul><li>Write an outline, then fill it out and polish it up to a script.</li><li>Cut everything that doesn’t help us to achieve our purpose. Rehearse and refine. Memorise the overall structure and specific or key phrases.</li><li>On the day, get there on time.</li><li>Instead of focusing on ourselves, remember that we’re there to meet our audience’s needs and expectations.</li><li>If anything goes wrong, slow down. We need to trust ourselves and our audience to cut us enough slack to recalibrate and move on.</li></ul>

10 Steps For The 5 Stages (The Second Five - The Art Part)

Presenting is a fact of business life. And when we step up into leadership, Aristotle’s central theme of persuasion becomes even more important if we are to engage others and bring them on board with what we want to achieve. Understanding the power of ethos, pathos and logos, and how they can be used in combination, can help us craft presentations that make the connection we need and create the shared understanding that drives communication.

Presenting: Pulling People In

In an era packed with information, filled with distractions, it can be increasingly challenging to get our messages across in a clear and convincing way. Learning how to blend a healthy dose of logos with just the right quantity of pathos and a whole lot of ethos is a route to influencing the hearts and minds of our audiences. They will ensure that our words are not just heard, but are remembered and have the power to inspire and persuade.

Presenting: Pushing Ideas Out

On presenting, appealing, persuading, influencing and communicating, and on seeing presentations as an ebb and flow caused by our own gravity, a tide under our control and to our service, not the other way around. 

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Aristotle’s Modes Of Persuasion (Or Modes Of Appeal)

When do we think? A moment similar to when an animal was threatened. Either threatened to fulfill a desire or defend himself.How is it different from humans? ReasonableAnimal will is only limited to coercion as far as experiencing, real time action. While the human beyond experiencing. Meaning, that humans are able to plan an experience in the future.

ANIMAL THINKING VS HUMAN THINKING

Animals can think but their thinking is in a short term, while human thinking can be short term or long term.

Short/Long Term Thinking

This didn't mean that when human thinking was in a short term, then humans were animals. It's not like that. But it's the fact that God gave animals to think tactically. whereas humans can not only think tactically, but also can think strategically (through planning).

Tactical/Strategic Thinking

That's why humans can dominate animals, because humans also have tactical weapons through their tactical thinking to subdue animals

Domination

Even human's short-term planning is not categorized as the result of short-term thinking, but through long-term thinking that is able to plan short-term strategies to anticipate tactical steps from animals (which were even shorter than human short-term strategies)Human planning is still longer than animal short-term thinking.

Short Term Planning

Did animal have a strategy. No!Seeing a strategy in animals, it's not really strategy, it's short term tactical thinking.It's just that because the pattern is a "thought pattern", there is a resemblance to that in humans, "there are signs of thinking".And because through thinking humans can strategize to overcome situations, then when it was seen that animals were able to overcome situations with a pattern similar to human thinking, then it's said that animals could make strategies. No!Even though animals could think like human , it's just that animal thinking has limitation compared to human.

Tactical & Strategic

This thin characteristic makes researchers suspect "animals could think as we did" hehe. It's old story... they just about knew lately. Too late then, hehe. So don't be overestimate, since actuallly it's because the thin line was invisible.The thin line? Animals cannot plan their own future experiences, whereas humans can.So any pattern of behavior seen in animals in dealing with situations similar to humans (can be taught, can choose, can count blah blah blah), actually has limitations that are far from those of humans.

Thin Boundary

How far for animal thinking compared to human?

Don’t be intimidated by other people’s opinions. Take risks and do what you really want to do

Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional.Let this be a sign that you have that you’ve got a big heart and ain’t afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength.

Sometimes, just spending some quality time with good friends is the only therapy you need.

Surround yourself with the people who make you happy, make you laugh, and genuinely care.Everyone else is just passing through.

Avoiding certain people to protect your emotional health is not a weakness. It’s Wisdom.

You’re never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

three things in human life are important. the first to be kind.the second to be kind and the third to be kind.

Stop beating yourself up. You are working in progress; which means you get there a little at a time, not all at once

Whatever’s worrying you right now, forget about it. Just take deep breaths, and know that things will get better

Have fun, especially while you’re still young, you got to keep the spark up, even when things get boring, just remember to have fun.

We were given: two hands to hold. two legs to walk.two eyes to see. two ears to listen. but why only one heart?‘coz the other one was given to someone else. for us to find.

repeat after me,I work hard, and I do good, and I’m going to enjoy myself. I’m not going to let you restrict me.

Never take a day for granted, smile, cherish the little things and remember to hug the ones you love.

They relax us from wrong concepts which are deeply rooted in us making harder to take important decisions in life.

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couselling wrong concepts

• Pinpoint exactly what you’re afraid of	• Answer your “what if?” questions	• Stop visualizing success as easy	• Focus on the process, not the result	• Remember failure is fleeting

How do you take that leap of faith? Here are some ways to get a running start.

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The story is set in a universe where there are 2 sister planets, which run on completely different ideologies:<ul><li>Urras: an Earth-like planet, with many states, the most powerful one described as a capitalist one</li><li>Anarres is an arid planet with an anarchic society: no rulers, no private property, and no government. </li></ul>The story follows  Shevek, a brilliant temporal physicist from Anarres. We follow him growing up on Anarres and on a trip to Urras, in a series of alternating chapters. Each chapter is a philosophical exploration of concepts such as freedom, love, or property.

The Premise of the Dispossessed

Half of the alternating chapters deal with Shevek growing up on Anarres, becoming a top scientist ... only to discover the utopian anarchy suffers from a lack of innovation, maintaining the status quo with social norms.Having no chance to develop his theory on Anarres, Shevek travels to capitalist Urras, where science is much more developed and he is treated as a hero. But he soon finds out the regime was simply trying to take advantage of him and use his theories for economic and military benefit. He makes his discoveries available to everyone and escapes back to Anarres.

The Story of Shevek

Ursula Le Guin may seem to be promoting a credible anarchist utopia. Especially to the progressive liberal audience, she was influenced by and also influential to. As an antidote to the excesses of a capitalist system. But here opposing systems are not perfect. <ul><li>Anarres is stuck in a form of religious devotion to the system that there is no development. Most people are also quite miserable. </li><li>Urras looks much more like a fascist state than a capitalist utopia. </li></ul>It is not clear if Le Guin was straw-manning the capitalist system or if she attempted an analysis of the concept of freedom.

Anarchy, an Ambiguous Utopia

To make a thief, make an owner; to create crime, create laws.

"You can’t crush ideas by suppressing them. You can only crush them by ignoring them. By refusing to think, refusing to change."

It is our suffering that brings us together. It is not love. Love does not obey the mind, and turns to hate when forced. We are brothers in what we share. In pain, which each of us must suffer alone, in hunger, in poverty, in hope, we know our brotherhood. We know it, because we have had to learn it. There is no help for us but from one another, that no hand will save us if we do not reach out our hand. The hand that you reach out is empty, as mine is. You have nothing. You possess nothing. You own nothing. You are free. All you have is what you are, and what you give.

A young Shevek and his friends are uncertain of how to make a “real” prison and grasp at approximations of one as they play at incarcerating one another. The scenario plays similar to the Standford experiment.As some of the play guardians started to display masochistic behavior, Shevek noticed:"At first we were playing a game, but now the game plays us."

The mimetics of behavior

One of the best written novels. It is SF because it has ships and stuff. But a philosophical book from start to finish. 

An astonishing tale of one man's search for Utopia.

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Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this dangerous task will mean giving up his family and possibly his life. Shevek must make the unprecedented journey to the utopian mother planet, Anarres, to challenge the complex structures of life and living, and ignite the fires of change.

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The Dispossessed

If you’re an introvert, striking up a conversation with a stranger at a crowded event might sound like a nightmare. But that’s what networking is all about — and a networking coach says you’re fully capable of mastering the skill. While networking might not be your strong suit, Allen says it’s a skill you can pick up in a few small steps. Here are her seven top tips:

We Need Networking

Small statements that reinforce positive thoughts about yourself can help you get rid of your negative thoughts over time, Allen says — whether you’re fighting harmful misconceptions about introverts or other personal insecurities. Allen recommends writing down your affirmations in a journal, an index card or even somewhere on your phone. Read them as often as possible, especially when you’re having negative thoughts. The result, she says: You’ll start to carry yourself with more confidence, and that will only draw more people to you.

1. Create a few affirmations for yourself

As much as you might want to avoid attending networking events with large groups of people, they’re still a great way to make business connections, Allen says. To ease your stress, ask a close work friend to come along so you can help each other navigate the event — or even approach strangers together if that’s more comfortable, Allen suggests. Try to schedule networking events when you’ll have enough energy to do something that doesn’t come naturally to you. Consider avoiding events right after work, when you might be too tired to put forth your best effort. Allen also recommends creating specific goals to help you make the most of attending. That might mean staying at the venue for at least one hour or getting contact information from at least two people before the event ends.

2. Have a strategy for networking events

After you make those new business connections, the next step is to schedule one-on-one meetings with them. Allen recommends meeting at least one networking connection weekly, for roughly 30 minutes each. Getting to know your new connections better will help you build a network that can help advance your career or business, she says. Try preparing some questions in advance to make the conversation easier, Allen suggests. Focus on learning more about them, their line of work and what advice they may have for you. Be prepared to share information about yourself and your career goals. You’ll come away knowing whether you could work together or assist each other in some way, Allen says.

3. Schedule one-on-ones

Always following up after connecting with someone at an event or one-on-one meeting can make you stand out, Allen says. It’s a simple step that can make others remember you in a positive light.  Send an email, a text message or a handwritten note that thanks them for connecting with you, and either initiates another meetup or lets them know you’ll reach out again in the future. Make it a habit to send those follow-up messages within 24 to 48 hours of connecting, Allen says.

4. Make following up a habit

Social media can’t fully replace networking in person, but it’s a free and “low-energy” alternative that still allows you to make connections and promote your career and business.Some platforms might be more useful than others: People in your industry may be most active on Twitter, while people from another industry might frequently post on LinkedIn.After you’ve connected with someone, send them a direct message thanking them for connecting with you and explaining why you wanted to connect. Then, stay engaged: Regularly post about your ongoing projects or comment on other people’s posts.

5. Take advantage of social media

Remembering people’s names and pronouncing them correctly is a simple way to make a great lasting impression on someone, Allen says. She acknowledges that it can be difficult, so she has a few strategies for what to do after someone introduces themselves to you. Ask them how to correctly pronounce their name, and repeat it back to them to make it easier for your mind to remember. Find a few opportunities to use their name in your conversation with them, she adds: It can make you more personable while increasing your chances of remembering it.

6. Pay attention to names

Smiling may not be appropriate in all situations, but Allen suggests making it a goal to smile more often during conversations with new connections. It’ll make you appear more confident, she says. A <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02699931.2013.817383">2013 study </a>by researchers in Switzerland presented different faces with varying happiness to a group of participants. They found that participants preferred faces with a stronger smile.  “Everybody appreciates the smile,” Allen says. “I would love more introverts to get out there and show your smile because it will only help you make those connections you want.”

7. Don’t forget the power of a smile

You will networking anyways, so why dont try these tips.

Introverts may struggle more with networking than extroverts. Professional networking coach Jevonya Allen says these seven tips can help.

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”You’ll laugh at your fears when you find out who you are.”

A seminal series from a legendary creator. Dragon Ball, a wry update on the Chinese "Monkey King" myth, introduces us to Son Go Son Goku, a young monkey-tailed boy whose quiet life is turned upside-down when he meets Bulma, a girl determined to collect the seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and to get them she needs the help of a certain super-strong boy. The VIZBIG edition of Dragon Ball contains volumes 1-3, bonus color content and updated text. Before there was Dragon Ball Z, there was Akira Toriyama's action epic Dragon Ball, starring the younger version of Son Goku and all the other Dragon Ball Z heroes! Meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets Bulma, a girl who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma needs Goku's help (and his super-strength)! With a magic staff for a weapon and a flying cloud for a ride, Goku sets out on the adventure of a lifetime...

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Change your perspective: get BIG A seminal series from a legendary creator. Dragon Ball, a wry update on the Chinese "Monkey King" myth, introduces us to Son Goku, a young monkey-tailed boy whose quiet life is turned upside-down when he meets Bulma, a girl determined to collect the seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and to get them she needs the help of a certain super-strong boy... A Collection of Volumes 1 - 3! Legend has it that if all seven of the precious orbs called "Dragon Balls" are gathered together, an incredibly powerful dragon god will appear to grant one wish. Unfortunately, the orbs are scattered across the world, making them extremely difficult to collect. Enter 16-year-old Bulma, a scientific genius who has constructed a radar to detect the exact locations of the Dragon Balls. She's on a mission to find all seven orbs, but first she must convince young Son Goku to join her on her quest. With a monkey tail, super-human strength, and a magic staff for a weapon, Son Goku's ready to set out on the adventure of a lifetime...

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The decoy effect is a cunning type of pricing strategy that marketers use to get you to switch your choice from one option to a more expensive or profitable one.Consumers will tend to have a specific change in preference between two options when also presented with a third option that is asymmetrically dominated

The Decoy Effect

<ul><li>Consumers change their preference between two options when presented with a third option (the "decoy") that is "asymmetrically dominated".</li><li>The decoy is priced to make one of the other options much more attractive.</li><li>It is "dominated" in terms of perceived value (quantity, quality, extra features).</li></ul>

Asymmetric Dominance

Through manipulating these key choice attributes, a decoy steers you in a particular direction while giving you the feeling you are making a rational, informed choice.The decoy effect is a form of "nudging" - defined by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein as "any aspect of the choice architecture that alters people's behavior in a predictable way without forbidding any options".

How Decoys Work

Most pricing structures nudge us to spend more. But there’s a particularly cunning type of pricing that can get us to swap our preference from a cheaper to a more expensive option.

The decoy effect: how you are influenced to choose without really knowing it

Dodge the path to where the world is moving, you need to clear your niche, start filtering the audience, stop looking for 1000 and just target the 100 and sustain them for your next 1000 posts. That's profitable.

Avoid The VANITY Metrics

People <a href="https://gauravpatil.substack.com/p/real-game-of-creating-and-managing">save</a> or <a href="https://gauravpatil.substack.com/p/real-game-of-creating-and-managing">stash</a> your content when they get something new to devour. May we jump in health, finance, psychology, ethics and history.Craving for a new technique or a new subject, increases our dopamine levels.

Educate Them

Reusing or copying the same content might lower their adrenaline rush as they were on a streak, eager waiting for your new post or episode. Not fulfilling their expectation may turn out to be a scorpion sting Don't give them chance to lower your rating.

Never Betray Them

Sources to start with may be <ul><li>Book</li><li>Article</li><li>Podcast</li><li>YTB</li><li>Poems and Quotes</li></ul>The above sources are all effective depending on the target audience. Observe which Source does the audience fall for. <a href="https://gauravpatil.substack.com/p/real-game-of-creating-and-managing">Target</a> the strongest source move some best ideas. Target the weakest source move plenty of ideas.

Observe The Channel

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I guess a subtle one is them treating you differently in public vs how they treat you privately. These can both go either way.

Always talking shit about other people when they aren’t around.

When telling you about issues in their life and everything is everyone else’s fault/ no accountability

How someone treats another person based on their job title. Anyone who treats a server, maid, garbage person, etc like crap is just telling the world how much a piece they are.

When you express a boundary, they try to guilt trip you, pressure you, or threaten you to try and force you to do things you don’t want to do.

Treating people well only if they can benefit from them in some way. If they treat you well, but treat random people like shit, they aren't good people. And they'll treat you like shit too if you ever stop being of use to them.

If they brag about how they pulled a fast one on other people. As if to say how smart/slick they are and everyone else is stupid.

They never apologize.

It's always about them. They're always the hero or always the victim in their stories.Can't take criticism but probably dish it out to everyone else. They're never wrong.

They remember you are their friend only when they need something from you.

Seem easy to spot "bad" people right? Not always I guess. Reddit is really a treasure if you know what to look after. Thousand of folks gave their thoughts, and voted on other's. Ideas kind of make sense, by sheer statistical number, from people's perspective.

r/AskReddit is the place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions.

What's a giveaway that someone isn't a good person?

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