This document provides an overview of 14 "hacks" or techniques for captivating anyone outlined in the book "Captivate" by Vanessa Van Edwards. The techniques are designed to help the reader level up their career, improve relationships, and increase income through better understanding of human behavior and interactions. They include tips like having a social game plan for any room, making a killer first impression, using body language effectively, turning small talk into meaningful conversations, finding ways to connect with others, decoding emotions, and understanding different personalities. The document promotes the book and encourages readers to purchase it to learn the additional 7 advanced hacks.
2. It’s an understatement to say
that people skills did not
come naturally to me. I had to
learn them the hard way, so I
could teach them to you the
easy way.
3. Human Behavior Hacking
Over the last eight years, I have developed shortcuts,
formulas, and blueprints for getting along with anyone. Our
unique approach has reached millions of students through
our online courses and in-person workshops.
4. My Promise:
I have streamlined all of our best findings into these
fourteen behavior hacks. They are simple, powerful
tools that you can use to level up your career, improve
your relationships, and increase your income.
5. HACK #1 The Social Game Plan
Every room is a map that can be hacked
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8. HACK #2 Be a Triple Threat
There are three things you can do to make a killer
first impression
9. Guess…
We watched thousands of hours of TED Talks and found
the most popular TED Talkers used ____ hand gestures,
while the least popular TED talkers used ____ hand
gestures.
What do you think?
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11. #2 Stand Like a Winner
It’s time to
Claim Your Space
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14. HACK #3 Death to Small Talk
We don’t like, remember, or enjoy being around
boring people.
Turn your small talk into BIG talk with these 3 steps
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18. HACK #4 Highlighting: The Platinum Rule
We remember people who make us feel good and
who make us want to be the best version of ourselves.
Treat others the way you would treat yourself. This
boosts memorability!
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22. HACK #5 INTRIGUE: BE RIDICULOUSLY LIKABLE
We like people like us.
Always be on the lookout for ways to find connection with
others by saying, “Me too!” with the Thread Theory.
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26. HACK #6 DECODE: UNCOVER HIDDEN EMOTIONS
Learn someone’s emotional intent behind their words by
learning and decoding the 7 universal microexpressions.
Unlock the secret superpower everyone has, but not
everyone knows how to use.
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30. HACK #7 SOLVE: CRACK SOMEONE’S PERSONALITY
Get the best from people by speed-reading and solving
each individual’s Personality Puzzle.
The Big OCEAN is your key to truly understanding
anyone, and everyone, you meet.
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34. Bottom Line: Learning people skills will change your
life. By learning these skills and applying these methods
you will be able to engage anyone you meet in
memorable conversation. You will know how to leave a
lasting first impression with clients, colleagues, and
friends. And you will have more confidence, control, and
charisma in all of your interactions.
35. But Wait… There’s More!
These are just the first seven hacks
of Captivate. Learn the next seven
advanced hacks by getting a copy
of the book!
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would so appreciate it if you
wanted to leave a review of
the book on Amazon or
Goodreads!
Thank you! Sending a million
virtual hearts your way!