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How to connect with anyone - in a systematic and structured way. A true set of instructions for any social interaction. Sometimes our minds are blank and we run out of things to say. That's normal. This book seeks to simplify that moment with simple formulas and equations to keep you going, connecting, and charming. A detailed breakdown of what people look for in friends, rapport, and social skills. Social Equations is a book of research and iteration. This means that each formula has been verified and confirmed by psychologists and researchers, and then broken down into use for daily life.

Do you struggle to hold people's attention and interest them? Find yourself stuck in boring interview mode? Whether you want to befriend strangers more easily, banter more smoothly with friends, or simply avoid the crushing tension of a never ending silence, Awkward Silences is the book you need to succeed. No more conversations that end prematurely - not by choice. Discover the subtle and nuanced tactics that allow you to seize control of any conversation and create social chemistry. This book will arm you with definitive tactics, maneuvers, and replies to whatever comes your way. This book is highly actionable, with step-by-step analyses of complex concepts like sarcasm, the ultimate witty comeback, conflict conversations, and storytelling. You'll get exact words and phrases, NOT just "be confident and make eye contact". Avoid those embarrassing, cringe-worthy moments.

The art of reading people is much more of a science! You too can learn this skill, which will allow you to know what people are thinking without them saying a word and even predict their behavioral patterns.

The Science of Reading People isn't a book that tells you about crossed arms, eye contact, and eyerolls. That type of information is so basic, it can be hidden. No, this book is about deep behavioral psychology, and how it affects all of our actions and behaviors.

Communication Skills Training is truly about arming you with the tools you need for effective expression, listening, and relationships. Communication is the primary contributor to the relationships we attract in our lives, and this book takes you through almost every aspect of successful connection.

Do you struggle to hold eye contact? Does it make you feel unconfident, uncomfortable, and self-conscious? Or do you just want to appear more charismatic and confident? Then Superhuman Eye Contact has the insightful tips and innovative exercises you need to become an eye contact expert - overnight.

Learn to ask the intelligent questions, draw insight, and analyze situations. Independent thinking is critical thinking. And critical thinking is the key to a life examined, better decision-making, smarter reasoning, and greater mental clarity. The Independent Thinker is a guidebook on how to navigate this world, simply put. Without it, who knows what you'll get caught by? An errant fact? A confusing statistic? A belief that holds dubious truth? We are all subject to these everyday tricks! This book will teach you, from a to z, exactly how to think.

If you have felt (1) massive relief at cancelled plans, (2) mild annoyance in huge gatherings of strangers, and (3) want to figure out how to socialize better and more effectively without social fatigue, this book is for you - written by someone exactly like you. Introvert Survival Tactics is going to shed light on exactly how you function, and how to use your tendencies to your advantage.

Do you want to resolve conflict peacefully without creating awkward tension? To stand up for yourself, set boundaries, and never feel disrespected? What if you could have those tough personal and professional conversations with less stress...and more success? Prevent avoidance and fear from dictating your decisions.

How do some people end up with friends anywhere they go and make amazing impressions on everyone? What really makes people connect, open up, and just...click with others? It's something we never learn in school...a shame because connecting instantly with others just might be the most important skill you'll ever learn. The first minute of an interaction is the gatekeeper of friendship and relationships.

Ah, the cycle of fear: I’m afraid. Now I’m thinking irrationally. Now I can’t stop fixating on it. Now I’m even more afraid. Ready to cut through the self-sabotage, end the cycle, and overcome the fears which hold you back in life? Is fear the main reason you are a bystander in your own life? Beat Fear uses a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that your life is your own, not hijacked by your brain, emotions, heart, or circumstances.

Does public speaking make you feel paralyzed and tie your stomach into knots? Or do you want to learn how to get a standing ovation every time? Does the prospect of facing embarrassing judgment make your heart race? Maybe you just want to learn how to absolutely own a room from the stage and become a magnetic speaker? Wait...what do people even say to open and close?!

The Science of Engineering Attraction & Love is an in-depth look at human attraction and what draws people together. It dives into peer-reviewed research, combined with the insightful and straightforward observations of a renowned dating coach - Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and acclaimed speaker and coach. Together, this audiobook is the ultimate guide to inform, diagnose, and recommend highly actionable steps to take your dating life to the next level.

The Art of Impactful Communication is about the most important skill you can ever possess: how to clearly communicate your thoughts and feelings, and receive the same from others. It sounds simple, but then you realize that every day is filled with misunderstandings, passive-aggression, missed opportunities, and emotional outbursts. Why? Genuine communication that leads to long-lasting relationships is rare, and it’s not easy to discover the gaps that hold us back.

Neuroscience-proven guidelines to think, act, and become smarter ASAP. It’s not what you know, it’s how you think. Practical Intelligence is not a common "think smarter" book. No, it starts from biological bases of analytical thinking, and how we can re-program ourselves for deep insight. This audiobook provides real, actionable tool after tool, because smart thinking is all about how, and not why or what. The bottom line is that you’ll be able to apply this audiobook’s thinking models immediately, until they become habit.

Practical, psychological methods to turn your thoughts into reality, instead of endless avoidance and laziness. Transform from struggling with getting off your butt, to a machine of productivity and self-discipline. Create an action bias in your life - starting now. Learn how to break inertia, overthinking, paralysis, sloth, and insecurity. Take Rapid Action deconstructs the psychology of laziness and why tomorrow always sounds like a better idea.

Improve Your Conversations teaches you how to use the ingenious framework from improv comedy and apply it directly to your everyday social interactions and conversations...and can't we learn something from the greatest improv comedians in the world, like Tina Fey and Will Ferrell? Improv comedy and memorable conversations have almost everything in common, from their premise to what makes them great to their end goals.

The science of getting started: From complete apathy to full sprint. Stop saying “I’ll do that later...” Humans, at our best, seek to take the path of least resistance. Often, this results in doing nothing at all. And it feels great. But we need to be able to switch to another gear. And you’ll learn how here. Understand the psychology of motivation (and procrastination) and how to take advantage of it. Motivation Triggers is an insightful look at motivation: How it works, and how you can interrupt our inclination to be lazy and procrastinate.

How to read the room and understand the people and the situation instantly. Social awareness is not a given these days. But if you have it, it will seem like you have a superpower because of how perceptive you'll be. But the secret is that it's not hard. Get inside people's heads with a simple conversation or observation.

Do you want to boost your people skills to easily build rapport with anyone? Or just avoid uncomfortable misunderstandings and awkward situations? If you (1) have trouble speaking so others listen and respect you, and (2) never know what to say or how to act around new people, that feeling of dread and despair isn't something you have to live with. People Tactics is your key to social intelligence and better relationships.