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The Art Of Psychological Warfare: How To Skillfully Influence People Undetected And How To Mentally Subdue Your Enemies In Stealth Mode
Do you feel like other people always get the best of you? Do you wish you were more assertive in dealing with others? Have you ever felt bullied or dismissed by others? Want to get some payback? Then you're ready to take psychological warfare seriously. You'll never have a mere conversation again after putting our tricks into practice.
This book teaches you personal interaction on a psychological level. It runs from trivial tricks like getting people to like and respect you more, to tactical life skills like making a convincing argument or persuading somebody to do you a large favor. In case you're up for some heavier artillery, it also teaches you how to play manipulative tricks on people by exploiting arcane quirks in the human mind, to psychological combat maneuvers practiced by law enforcement and the military.
Learn from psychology experts and military black-ops experiments alike, as we explore the maze of the human mind and discover some access panels that weren't meant to be discovered. If you don't want to use it offensively, you can also use it as a defense against the con artists and sociopaths who try to pull one over on you - perhaps you'll even see your relationship in a new way.
It's time you asserted yourself! Get in touch with your inner Jedi and learn a few mind tricks of your own. If you even use it to argue your way out of one traffic ticket, this book has paid for itself right there.
This book teaches you personal interaction on a psychological level. It runs from trivial tricks like getting people to like and respect you more, to tactical life skills like making a convincing argument or persuading somebody to do you a large favor. In case you're up for some heavier artillery, it also teaches you how to play manipulative tricks on people by exploiting arcane quirks in the human mind, to psychological combat maneuvers practiced by law enforcement and the military.
Learn from psychology experts and military black-ops experiments alike, as we explore the maze of the human mind and discover some access panels that weren't meant to be discovered. If you don't want to use it offensively, you can also use it as a defense against the con artists and sociopaths who try to pull one over on you - perhaps you'll even see your relationship in a new way.
It's time you asserted yourself! Get in touch with your inner Jedi and learn a few mind tricks of your own. If you even use it to argue your way out of one traffic ticket, this book has paid for itself right there.
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First published March 20, 2016
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October 22, 2016
The book was 76% bullshit Introduction and the rest was unApplicable methods of Crowd Control.
Like How the fuck can I totally Isolate a person and be their only source of food, income and information? Also, Do you wanna blackmail someone with all that Digital Tracking system spread throughout the word? << THIS BOOK WAS A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME AND I WANT MY MONEY BACK THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like How the fuck can I totally Isolate a person and be their only source of food, income and information? Also, Do you wanna blackmail someone with all that Digital Tracking system spread throughout the word? << THIS BOOK WAS A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME AND I WANT MY MONEY BACK THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 16, 2017
Q:
Just have a bit of philosophy on hand to help you frame your interactions with people.
Know when a person is responding as a person, and when it's the pre-evolved monkey talking. Instinctive, emotional responses are the primal ones.
Q:
SMILE! That's the number one tip for charisma. It doesn't matter if inside, you are a shriveled ball of misery and angst, never show that to the world. Fake it until you feel it. Be the ray of sunshine and everybody will gravitate to you.
Don't take yourself seriously! At least, don't act like you do. Be relaxed and casual about yourself; project the image that you're "just trying to get by."
Never criticize others. Unless it feeds directly into a current point of tactical warfare, be the kind of person who follows the golden rule "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." Especially be careful not to be caught gossiping - when you tell Alice you think Bob is cheating, that just makes Alice wonder what you say about her when she's not around.
Speak glowingly of others. Compliments cost you nothing, and yet people are so stingy with them, you'd think they had to sign them in blood or something. Hand them out like candy. If you like what somebody does, has, or says, say so. It's really very simple: If you make people feel better, they will like you.
Give other people your full attention. Nothing is so flattering than to be the undivided focus of attention. This means put away your phone, don't constantly glance at your watch or your computer monitor, don't scan the horizon like you're waiting for a stampede to come over the hill. Look at the person you're talking to.
Listen twice as much as you speak. After smiling, this is the number two simplest and most effective rule. When you listen, you should be fully focused on the other person and not just waiting for your turn to talk. Some people listen to other people talk like they're waiting in a car for a red light to change.
Q:
To be confident, be capable. Live out loud. Get in adventures, get lost, get found again, live your life instead of letting it happen to you like a reality show. Allow no challenge to go unconquered. CARE about how things are going to go, and then bust your ass to make them go your way. After a few years of this, there's no challenge you can face where you can't say "Well, I survived that other time, so I'll survive this too!"
Be a lion and not a mouse. Don't be mean, be noble, but still be a lion. One of these times you're going to stand your ground against something badder than you and it'll kill you, but you'll die with no regrets then because your life was a life lived out loud.
But some people are just plain intimidated by bold, confident people. The thing you have to realize is that the human race, by and large, is characterized by fear. Most political conflict revolves around fear. We build walls and fences to keep each other out, from fear. We fear social isolation, financial failure, our own declining health, and dying alone. Wars are nothing but fears playing out.
Just have a bit of philosophy on hand to help you frame your interactions with people.
Know when a person is responding as a person, and when it's the pre-evolved monkey talking. Instinctive, emotional responses are the primal ones.
Q:
SMILE! That's the number one tip for charisma. It doesn't matter if inside, you are a shriveled ball of misery and angst, never show that to the world. Fake it until you feel it. Be the ray of sunshine and everybody will gravitate to you.
Don't take yourself seriously! At least, don't act like you do. Be relaxed and casual about yourself; project the image that you're "just trying to get by."
Never criticize others. Unless it feeds directly into a current point of tactical warfare, be the kind of person who follows the golden rule "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." Especially be careful not to be caught gossiping - when you tell Alice you think Bob is cheating, that just makes Alice wonder what you say about her when she's not around.
Speak glowingly of others. Compliments cost you nothing, and yet people are so stingy with them, you'd think they had to sign them in blood or something. Hand them out like candy. If you like what somebody does, has, or says, say so. It's really very simple: If you make people feel better, they will like you.
Give other people your full attention. Nothing is so flattering than to be the undivided focus of attention. This means put away your phone, don't constantly glance at your watch or your computer monitor, don't scan the horizon like you're waiting for a stampede to come over the hill. Look at the person you're talking to.
Listen twice as much as you speak. After smiling, this is the number two simplest and most effective rule. When you listen, you should be fully focused on the other person and not just waiting for your turn to talk. Some people listen to other people talk like they're waiting in a car for a red light to change.
Q:
To be confident, be capable. Live out loud. Get in adventures, get lost, get found again, live your life instead of letting it happen to you like a reality show. Allow no challenge to go unconquered. CARE about how things are going to go, and then bust your ass to make them go your way. After a few years of this, there's no challenge you can face where you can't say "Well, I survived that other time, so I'll survive this too!"
Be a lion and not a mouse. Don't be mean, be noble, but still be a lion. One of these times you're going to stand your ground against something badder than you and it'll kill you, but you'll die with no regrets then because your life was a life lived out loud.
But some people are just plain intimidated by bold, confident people. The thing you have to realize is that the human race, by and large, is characterized by fear. Most political conflict revolves around fear. We build walls and fences to keep each other out, from fear. We fear social isolation, financial failure, our own declining health, and dying alone. Wars are nothing but fears playing out.
July 18, 2018
This had some interesting parts to it towards the end about gaslighting and catfishing, but the majority read like a series of blog posts or a TED talk rather than a serious non-fiction. There were no specific references regarding the topics, just a few mentions of a few further reads but nothing to back up statements made. The style was a little too relaxed for me to take seriously. I felt like I was being sold something as I read, but it did keep me occupied for an hour.
May 31, 2020
Wildy exaggerated heading, but has some useful bits...
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November 26, 2019This is a joke. Don't waste even half an hour on it.
March 13, 2022
I read this book for educational purposes. So I able to see through psychological manipulation. But this book didn't really tell me anything I didn't know. It was written in such a way as to suggest people use these skills on people. I definitely do not recommend people manipulate others for their own personal gain.
February 18, 2022
Yeah idk..
January 25, 2021
Catchy title and misleading content, in a feeble attempt to make up for the author's ineptness to captivate. That being said, I did learn something from this book, but its far from the 'art' of 'psychological warfare', as the author so craftily puts it. Instead, I made some mental notes on how NOT to turn a reader off, by serious mistakes that this author makes, such as insincere, unctuous prose. Ironic for a writer preaching about 'psychological warfare', to tread on serious psychological lines that instantly turns off his reader and make them skeptical of his intentions!
January 12, 2020
I really did not like the tone of this book. It conveyed malicious to me all the way to the end, and this feeling was not pleasant. The book inform the readers about tactics and it is presumed that it is ok to use it on others, that it is just tactics to be applied to get what one wants, but in truth this behaviors are outrageous and should be reprehended, not inactivated. Still, I gave one star because it is useful to know how people can try to fuck with me.
March 6, 2020
Poor, misleads people on what a psychology degree is about. You don't do a psychology degree and come out the other side kNoWiNg hOw tO mAniPuLaTe pEopLE. The rest of the material was lacklustre and confirmed what I suspected about the book - that it's banking on an interesting title to give simple ideas with nothing substantial. Disappointed by not surprised.
May 7, 2019
This book sucks
May 29, 2019
A book of how to influencing people with minimal input about the technique used by a persuader.
March 28, 2022
At first I was taken aback by all the negative reviews that this book got. Then I told myself "Why not? I've lost more than 10$ in my life". The first two chapters made me think that people were right. Then ,as I was continuing to read, I started to realize that there are some valuable hints and information between the lines. The majority bought this book, thinking that they will find a step by step guide on how they can actually get into and control the minds of other people, missing the bigger picture. Many didn't even gave a second thought that they may be the ones who are controlled and brainwashed.
In all seriousness, this book does provide what it promises. You only need to pay attention so you can apply it to other people. But it takes lots of practice. Like weight loss. There is no magic pill or a shake that you can drink and then lose weight over night. So goes for this book. Short. To the point. It gives you the basics. But you have to pay attention and do the hard work.
In all seriousness, this book does provide what it promises. You only need to pay attention so you can apply it to other people. But it takes lots of practice. Like weight loss. There is no magic pill or a shake that you can drink and then lose weight over night. So goes for this book. Short. To the point. It gives you the basics. But you have to pay attention and do the hard work.
February 10, 2022
Resourceful book with techniques that could be applied to your personal life. Ultimately by the end of the book one should be able to identify themselves so one can always perform at their best. This book in my opinion provided clarity when referring to developing relationships and understanding people around you.
February 21, 2022
I was expecting something else, more informative, theoretical discussion, and detailed exploration. I felt the title and the intro are misleading.
However, it might be helpful for novices, but useless for advanced readers.
However, it might be helpful for novices, but useless for advanced readers.
April 5, 2022
i don't know why i read this but I am now officially an expert at psychological warfare and will now manipulate people to think about the color red and their uncle harry. i thought i was reading the art of war, but its okay because i found this book utterly hilarious.
February 4, 2022
This book taught me how terrifying of a world Psychology can be if an incredibly narcissistic and smart individual, who knew all these given elements, would condition weaker beings to act in their favor. The more I read to the end of the book, I feel like I'm touching upon a forbidden knowledge that must be sealed away from humanity. The author has done fantastic in computing all of this and converting them in a concise manner. How I love that there is always a short summary of every topic he had discussed.
Overall, it was a great read and I’d love to read it again in a few years to see what my future self thinks of. The book had a bit of humor that made me laugh in some moments, having a faint little light in a very dark world.
Overall, it was a great read and I’d love to read it again in a few years to see what my future self thinks of. The book had a bit of humor that made me laugh in some moments, having a faint little light in a very dark world.
March 11, 2022
By far one of my least favorite reads. I was reeled in by the title and my desire for further knowledge, but this book fell flat. Yes, I walked away with a couple of bits of information, but for the most part, this book had me struggling to finish. There were a couple of spots where the author lacked finesse (which makes me laugh since he was talking about how to influence people while keeping our own emotions in check (and yet he failed to keep his hidden). But for those of you who are are thinking about picking up this book, most likely, you've already learned all of this information and now you just need to put it into practice.
January 30, 2023
A very light read with some very general descriptions of some techniques. It may open doors of introduction to some concepts of psychology but the claims of the title is an oversell. You've already been subdued into believing you'll gain more than what you actually will. It's a neat little summary of some concepts that can lead you to exploring them more deeply. From how to be pleasant, likeable, being aware of manipulation tactics directed to you individually, to even more large scale propoganda or political strategies to brainwash.
May 8, 2024
Awesome but to the point and very concise book.In the book author has introduced the human psyche and various tactics to deal with the day to day challenges every person encounter with different people with different behaviour but everything in short.Initially we are introduced to the basics of psychology and then there comes concise and practical methods of psychology both used by different professionals and also at the end author tells readers to cautiously practice the tactics and recommends further readings to enhance our knowledge about psychology.
April 12, 2020
Entertaining.
”The worst people can say about you if you follow the methods and examples in this book is that you are manipulative. That's a character flaw, to be sure, but not one that CEOs, politicians, religious leaders, or even the occasional cat can't also be accused of.”
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”The worst people can say about you if you follow the methods and examples in this book is that you are manipulative. That's a character flaw, to be sure, but not one that CEOs, politicians, religious leaders, or even the occasional cat can't also be accused of.”
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The Art Of Psychological Warfare: How To Skillfully Influence People Undetected And How To Mentally Subdue Your Enemies In Stealth Mode
T. Stevens, Michael
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July 23, 2020
It is not what I was expecting from a book on this topic, although it should be worth mentioning that there are a few (special emphasis on "few") great pieces of advice that may come across as useful depending on your background; most of the book seems to be a compilation of psychological "tricks" put together at random because the author did not know any better and wanted to make a quick buck. Save yourself some time and avoid the same mistake I did and not be so skeptical of reviews like this.
April 8, 2022
This book was read in one hour. Although the title is quite enticing the entire content is summarized in having common sense. The situations portraited in this book have been exhaustedly talked about in a lot of mainstream movies or media. If you have lived a non completely sheltered life so far you'll be aware of most of the content. Some I didn't know such as the Reid Technique in North American police interrogations, but apart from that I do not recommend this book whatsoever.
March 16, 2024
From the reasoning behind the organisation like
National Smokers Alliance, to Americans for Technology Leadership (hello Microsoft 🤓) to neurolinguistic programming, straight up manipulation (especially crowd manipulation, it's easier than it sounds: Take the Bernie Sanders document leak for example) and astroturfing, this book touches everything. I recommend it strongly as a starter to the broader scope of what it discusses. Very enlightening.
National Smokers Alliance, to Americans for Technology Leadership (hello Microsoft 🤓) to neurolinguistic programming, straight up manipulation (especially crowd manipulation, it's easier than it sounds: Take the Bernie Sanders document leak for example) and astroturfing, this book touches everything. I recommend it strongly as a starter to the broader scope of what it discusses. Very enlightening.
February 12, 2022
The book reads like a series of blog posts sometimes and the last section is not so useful in general. Still, I think there are some good nuggets to learn from.
One thing though: Should you be Authentic or should you be acting? According to the author, there are times when you have to act to save or boost yourself.
One thing though: Should you be Authentic or should you be acting? According to the author, there are times when you have to act to save or boost yourself.
February 20, 2022
This is a good intro into psychological manipulation, but don't expect it to teach you all of the tricks, as even the books mentions this itself.
The book covers tactics from gaslighting from significant others to police interrogation tactics. It gives brief examples (even specific persons). If that is what you are looking for - an intro, this is the book for you. Otherwise, not worth the time.
The book covers tactics from gaslighting from significant others to police interrogation tactics. It gives brief examples (even specific persons). If that is what you are looking for - an intro, this is the book for you. Otherwise, not worth the time.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 24, 2023
Avoid reading this book.
This book felt like a duller and a layman was trying to explain things to you from what they understood from watching Youtube videos or reading News headlines only.
Literally skimming the top of any topics, thinking that they're dropping truthbombs.
Most likely, this is a ghostwritten book just trying to make extra cash.
This book felt like a duller and a layman was trying to explain things to you from what they understood from watching Youtube videos or reading News headlines only.
Literally skimming the top of any topics, thinking that they're dropping truthbombs.
Most likely, this is a ghostwritten book just trying to make extra cash.
August 13, 2023
a refreshing book to read if you are already on a war. or a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable, so you have a sense that you could trick something to your favor. i kinda dont really care about the sure theory, but at least it makes me relax reading in and calming my nervous, give me a little courage that hopefully makes me have courage to see the world tomorrow.
July 29, 2020
Very Informative, simple and basic to read... anyone can understand who don't know shite about psychological... and recommendations mentioned in the book, for further readings on the subject is also good...
June 6, 2022
Better than I expected. Small and straight to the point. It does not go into details, but it was enjoyable for me to read it in 2 days. The author recommends alsó book that you can read if you want to go deeper into details.
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