Category Archives: Attitudes

Sophia’s guide to Persuasion

Posted on 1 April, 2011 by

Sophia (σοφία): goddess of wisdom, mistress of influence Sophia indicates a simple seven step process for persuasion. State clearly and unambiguously what you want If you meet any resistance, deny the resistance and re-state your requirement, exactly as before If … Continue reading →

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Seven Samurai Principles

Posted on 22 July, 2010 by

I just found something really curious in an old notebook: seven Samurai Principles. Curious, because they seem to sum up the principles of influence too.  Here they are: Gi – Justice and  Morality If you do right by people, then … Continue reading →

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