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Mind Hijacking
The Forbidden Secrets of Psychological Manipulation—Now Uncovered
What if you could instantly captivate, persuade, and control anyone—without them even realizing it?
In Mind Hijacking, legendary marketing and persuasion expert Dan Kennedy reveals the dark arts of advanced influence, teaching you how to override human free will and shape decisions in your favor. Originally delivered as a private, closed-door seminar, this book unveils high-stakes persuasion techniques used by the world’s top marketers, politicians, cult leaders, and con artists alike. It’s not for the faint of heart—but if you dare to use it, you’ll never sell, negotiate, or influence the same way again.
Inside, you’ll
The psychology-based persuasion tactics that render buyers defenseless.
How to hijack the human mind and control buying decisions with precision.
The hidden addiction triggers that keep customers coming back for more.
Why logic and reason don’t matter—and how to bypass rational objections.
How the world’s best salespeople, magicians, and politicians use "ritualistic recognition" to create instant trust and authority.
Real-world "hijacks" from history—including the manipulative tactics of Bernie Madoff, Steve Jobs, and master marketers.
Who Is This Book For?
Entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and marketers who want unmatched persuasion power.
Negotiators, consultants, and influencers looking to close high-dollar deals effortlessly.
Business owners who want to convert customers into lifelong buyers—without resistance.
Anyone who wants to understand the hidden forces behind human decision-making.
This book isn’t about “soft persuasion.” It’s about full control. If you’re uncomfortable with psychological manipulation, this may not be for you. But if you’re ready to master the art of influence at the highest level, this could be the most profitable book you’ll ever explore.
What if you could instantly captivate, persuade, and control anyone—without them even realizing it?
In Mind Hijacking, legendary marketing and persuasion expert Dan Kennedy reveals the dark arts of advanced influence, teaching you how to override human free will and shape decisions in your favor. Originally delivered as a private, closed-door seminar, this book unveils high-stakes persuasion techniques used by the world’s top marketers, politicians, cult leaders, and con artists alike. It’s not for the faint of heart—but if you dare to use it, you’ll never sell, negotiate, or influence the same way again.
Inside, you’ll
The psychology-based persuasion tactics that render buyers defenseless.
How to hijack the human mind and control buying decisions with precision.
The hidden addiction triggers that keep customers coming back for more.
Why logic and reason don’t matter—and how to bypass rational objections.
How the world’s best salespeople, magicians, and politicians use "ritualistic recognition" to create instant trust and authority.
Real-world "hijacks" from history—including the manipulative tactics of Bernie Madoff, Steve Jobs, and master marketers.
Who Is This Book For?
Entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and marketers who want unmatched persuasion power.
Negotiators, consultants, and influencers looking to close high-dollar deals effortlessly.
Business owners who want to convert customers into lifelong buyers—without resistance.
Anyone who wants to understand the hidden forces behind human decision-making.
This book isn’t about “soft persuasion.” It’s about full control. If you’re uncomfortable with psychological manipulation, this may not be for you. But if you’re ready to master the art of influence at the highest level, this could be the most profitable book you’ll ever explore.
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Published November 6, 2025
About the author
Dan Kennedy
116 books56 followersThe New York novelist, comedy writer, and host of The Moth, has authored only the three books of humour and fiction referenced below.
Dan Kennedy is an American writer living in New York and host of The Moth storytelling podcast. He is the author of three books: "Loser Goes First" (Random House, 2004), "Rock On" (Algonquin, 2008), and "American Spirit: A Novel" (Amazon/Houghton Mifflin, 2013). A widely anthologized humorist, Kennedy first became popular as a columnist on McSweeney's dot net and as a performer of various comedic readings in downtown New York clubs. He tours occasionally, and often performs in and hosts events for The Moth, a storytelling collective founded in 1997 by novelist George Dawes Green (The Juror, Ravens).
AUTHOR DISAMBIGUATION: There are several authors named Dan Kennedy listed on Goodreads. The author described above is a New York based writer and the author of the above referenced titles. There should be no confusion between his works and certain/any Marketing, Dot Com, Sales or Financial Advice books, by other authors of the same name, as he has authored none, is not referenced in any such works, does not in any way endorse said works, and claims no legal responsibility for the advice given therein.
Dan Kennedy is an American writer living in New York and host of The Moth storytelling podcast. He is the author of three books: "Loser Goes First" (Random House, 2004), "Rock On" (Algonquin, 2008), and "American Spirit: A Novel" (Amazon/Houghton Mifflin, 2013). A widely anthologized humorist, Kennedy first became popular as a columnist on McSweeney's dot net and as a performer of various comedic readings in downtown New York clubs. He tours occasionally, and often performs in and hosts events for The Moth, a storytelling collective founded in 1997 by novelist George Dawes Green (The Juror, Ravens).
AUTHOR DISAMBIGUATION: There are several authors named Dan Kennedy listed on Goodreads. The author described above is a New York based writer and the author of the above referenced titles. There should be no confusion between his works and certain/any Marketing, Dot Com, Sales or Financial Advice books, by other authors of the same name, as he has authored none, is not referenced in any such works, does not in any way endorse said works, and claims no legal responsibility for the advice given therein.
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