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product, service or knowledge you are offering. Your solution must
emotionally, logically and effectively resolve the problem once and for
all.
Step 4: Maximize Gains & Minimize Losses
Here your goal is to maximize the positive aspects of what you’re offering
while at the same time minimizing any undesirable consequences that
may result from this decision. You must also effectively subdue any
resistance or doubt that may be lingering in your Victim’s mind. Utilizing
a few Laws of Persuasion at this point may help you to gain the leverage
you need to jump start the persuasive process.
Step 5: Trigger Human Motivators
Your major objective here is to trigger a handful of key Human
Motivators discussed in the 2nd Branch of this IQ Matrix Mind Map. The
more thoroughly this step is undertaken the greater your persuasive power
will become.
Step 6: Stimulate Future Imaginings of Fulfillment
This stage is all about stimulating the Pleasure centers of the brain. Make
your Victim feel secure in the knowledge that they are making the right
decision and that this will solve all their problems and lead them to a life
of happiness and fulfillment. Or something along those lines…
Step 7: Provide a Powerful Guarantee
Conclude the persuasive process by providing your Victim with a
powerful guarantee that will give them security and peace of mind.
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