Sterling Terrell

recovering economist

Repetition Persuades?

Repetition Persuades?
[This is part of the series: 31 Persuasion Tips That I Learned From Scott Adams]

Of course, repetition persuades.

But just in case you didn’t think of this one, here it is codified:

Repetition is persuasive.

Should I say it again?

Repetition is also how you learn.

Repetition and time almost work together like magic, if you want to know the truth.

Give it an innocent try.

Find a co-worker you love and publicly call them “helpful” once a month in the office.

Keep it up for a few years and you know what starts to happen?

You will start hearing others repeat it too.

That person will become seen as “helpful” because of repetition and association.

Repitition is also one of the 4 simple tools.

PERSUASION TIP 26: Repetition is persuasion. Also, repetition is persuasion. And have I mentioned that repetition is persuasion?
-Scott Adams, Win Bigly

Simply Asking?

Simply Asking?

[This is part of the series: 31 Persuasion Tips That I Learned From Scott Adams]

Can making a sale be as easy as simply asking?

Probably not – but maybe.

I just think of it as another tool in your persuasion belt.

I mean, while it is probably not everything, a direct ask can be persuasive.

Set the table first and make every little piece work together.

And at the very end of the discussion, ask for what you want.

Give it a shot, kids:

Dad,
Can I show you this video I thought was funny? This dog is so cute.
Anyway, I took out all the trash and finished my homework.
I also washed all the dishes so you don’t have to do it later.
You always emphasize how important relationships are.
And I know I need to work on building lasting ones.
Can I go to Jenny’s house for a while?
And should I take mom’s car, or your’s?

PERSUASION TIP 25: If you are selling, ask your potential customer to buy. Direct requests are persuasive.
-Scott Adams, Win Bigly
Sterling Terrell