Patrick King has 51 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 9 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.4★ across 128 ratings. The most-rated is The Science of Social Intelligence:.
The Science of Social Intelligence:
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Scientifically-proven methods to create connection with anyone you meet. This is your blueprint for social success. Humans are unpredictable...or are we? Through decades of research, scientists have shown consistent patterns in human behavior and thought that can lead you us to very predictable outcomes. In other words, there are genuine ways to forge better relationships that take advantage of human psychology and behavioral patterns. Learn the elements of magnetic charisma. In The Science of Social Intelligence, you'll have over 30 studies, new and old, broken down in a way that answers the question, "How can I use this science in my everyday life?" Rely on findings from psychology, cognitive science, and behavioral economics, rather than one person's anecdotal advice of what works. Learn why conventional "small talk" advice is flat-out wrong. This book is a truly in-depth look at the concept of being socially intelligent, maximizing the social opportunities you are given, and leveraging your unique strengths to have the relationships you want. In a time where most advice takes the form of "make more eye contact" and "smile more", this book stands out. Learn how to make a powerful first impression. The Science of Social Intelligence pairs the raw human behavioral data and findings with the insight and emotional intelligence of Patrick King, sought-after social skills coach and internationally best-selling author. The result is half textbook, half field guide for whatever your social goals may be. Understand what makes people tick (even if they don't). What popularity in high school really requires. The true psychology of being positive. The two way street of perception and how it impacts your relationships. Be likable without appearing manipulative. The three things everyone wants to talk about (as well as what to always avoid). How to be emotionally calibrated and attuned to people. The toxic habits you need to break for social success.
©2017 Patrick King (P)2017 Patrick King
Stop People Pleasing
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Break your crippling addiction to approval and learn to be less “nice”. Do you keep your mouth shut for fear of falling out of people’s graces? Feel that you need to please and serve to stay in your social circles? You have the need to please and all the associated beliefs. Stop bitterness, resentment, and anxiety from always saying yes. Stop People Pleasing is a frank look at people-pleasing tendencies - where they come from, how they manifest, and exactly what to do about them. Most importantly, the audiobook emphasizes real, actionable tactics to change your relationship with yourself and others. This audiobook was made by a recovering people-pleaser, so you can be sure there is a real understanding of your struggles. Reprogram your beliefs and learn to accept yourself. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social-skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience. Find your voice, stand up for yourself, and put yourself first. The psychological and often traumatic origins of people-pleasing tendencies. The harmful beliefs you subconsciously possess and how to alter them. How to learn new, empowering habits. Learn the deep origins of your need to please and how to set healthy boundaries. How to set boundaries and avoid porous ones. A plethora of strategies to say no and make your thoughts known. Understand your guilt and get better with confrontation. How to say no and stop feeling responsible for people’s feelings. People-pleasing is called a disease for a reason. It can cripple you and hold you back from what you want - and yet it’s all in your mind! You have the power to completely turn your life around and finally get what you want, defend yourself, and stop being so concerned with what other people think. Above all else, learn to free yourself. Reclaim your energy, time, and life by clicking the "Buy Now" button at the top right of this page. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2018 Patrick King (P)2018 Patrick King
Conversation Tactics: Wittiness, Banter, Likability
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Do you struggle to create engaging conversation? Are you stuck in interview mode? Do your witty comebacks arrive hours too late? Whether you want to (1) charm and befriend strangers and coworkers (2) banter better with friends, or (3) become charismatic and bold instead of nervous and lost in social situations, Conversation Tactics will get you there. How many awkward, sweaty, red-faced encounters would it take for you to learn these tips on your own? Conversation Tactics, Book 3 focuses on the subtle and nuanced tactics that will allow you to command any social situation. I'll shine a light onto the secrets of those that can own a room, always have a witty reply, and are never caught without just the right thing to say. I want this book to arm you with definitive tactics, maneuvers, and replies to whatever comes your way in a conversation. It will be as easy as reading from a script. As with all books in the Conversation Tactics series (all best sellers), this book is the result of years of being a social skills and conversation coach. Conversation can be boiled down to a science if you know how to approach it. You'll get exact words and phrases, not just "be confident and make eye contact". This book is highly actionable, with step-by-step analyses of complex concepts like sarcasm, the ultimate witty comeback, conflict conversations, and storytelling. What will you learn about creating engaging conversations? The six types of responses you can use for anything, even if your mind is blank. How to become the witty comeback machine. How to avoid linear "interview style" conversations without fail. Self-diagnose and best practices for your personal conversational style. Why speaking like children will open others up.
©2016 Patrick King (P)2016 Patrick King
Laugh Tactics
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Exact phrases to develop your sense of humor, master witty remarks, make people laugh, and be funnier - even if you're not naturally funny. Laugh Tactics is full of strategies that dissect, break down, and analyze all of the types of humor that you'll encounter in daily conversation - stuff you can really use with people you talk to. We're not all trying to become standup comedians, and this isn't a book about ha-ha jokes with setups and punch lines. Learn to simply make a better impression on people, put them at ease, charm them, and make them smile with you. Learn witticisms, quips, retorts, comebacks, and wisecracks without being cheesy or corny. Don't worry if you feel like you've never understood humor or how to be funny. I've done the work for you and analyzed everyone from comedy writers to standup comedians and given you step-by-step, complete guidance to use common joke structures in everyday situations. Adaptable to any premise, topic, or setting! Strategies to instantly be clever and witty and sound like a world-class comedian. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and sought-after social skills and conversation coach. He teaches building rapport, and a major part of that is using humor to connect with others - shared moments of laughter are incredible bonding moments, and you'll be able to create them without being "that guy/girl". PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2017 Patrick King (P)2017 Patrick King
The Science of Getting Started
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Outsmart your lazy and undisciplined tendencies. Become a productivity machine and achieve your goals in record time. Procrastination is the monster that we are always running from. It lurks around every corner, and can completely sabotage your life. But you can learn to defeat it every time. A blueprint for getting into motion from a complete standstill. Understand and defeat your psychological blocks. The Science of Getting Started is a deep dive into our tendency to push things until the last minute possible. It uncovers the biological and evolutionary science behind procrastination, and how we can beat these instinctual drives to triumph in our career and personal life. A plethora of studies are analyzed and put into illuminating contexts. Best of all, it’s a book of scientific solutions boiled down to everyday usefulness. You’ll be able to apply insight from this book immediately to slay your procrastination monster and get ahead of the pack. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and entrepreneur. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He has battled the procrastination monster his entire life and brings proven techniques to you. Discover discipline, willpower, and motivation that works for you. Defeat your inner sloth. A scientific and biological overview of your procrastination habit. Warning signs to monitor your work ethic. Psychological tactics to trigger your brain to productivity. How to structure and schedule your life to safeguard against procrastination. Simple yet effective tactics to get off your butt and into action. How to beat analysis paralysis and other causes of mental freezing. Get more done in less time so you can enjoy your life instead of avoiding it. Become the most reliable person you know. Break your habit of missing goals and letting people down. The ability to defeat procrastination is the ability to accomplish exactly what you want and gain access to wherever you want to go. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 Patrick King (P)2019 Patrick King
Improve Your Conversations
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Does your mind blank in conversation and create awkward silence? Do you run out of things to say and struggle to keep dialogue flowing? (A) Conversation isn't scripted, (B) it's 100% unpredictable, and (C) it can be terrifying at times. How do you prepare for such a thing? By learning how to apply improv comedy techniques to roll with any punch and improve your conversations and social interactions. Become quicker and cleverer in daily conversation. Improv(e) Your Conversations teaches the ingenious rules of improv comedy that allow performers to turn boring prompts into memorable interactions worthy of standing ovations. This means there are real frameworks and templates to escape interview-mode small talk - and start connecting and building rapport from the moment you say "Hello." This book goes through over 15 of the most helpful and insightful improv comedy techniques with countless real-life examples to make you a great talker. Learn the conversational secrets of the world's best comedians. Electric, flowing conversation doesn't just happen, and no one knows that better than Patrick King, internationally best-selling author and highly sought-after social interaction and conversation coach. Let his expertise guide you through the improv comedy world and exactly, word for word, how to never run out of things to say. A single conversation can change your life, so make sure that each one is memorable.
©2017 Patrick King (P)2017 Patrick king
The Science of Likability
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100% scientific and proven ways to make friends quickly, turn enemies into friends, gain trust, and be flat-out likable. Some of the most interesting, shocking, and counterintuitive scientific conclusions to simply make people want to be around you. In The Science of Likability, you'll get all that and more. I've taken 27 seminal scientific and psychological studies and broken them down, so you can use their findings to your advantage. Every piece of advice in this book to increase your social standing and likability factor is 100% backed by in-depth, peer-reviewed research. Learn how subconsciously to make yourself seem likable, trustworthy, and intelligent. You can get a new haircut and wardrobe, and you even learn funny jokes. But likability is something more. It's subconscious, and it's the small signs that signal our brains to let their guards down and embrace others. Learn what common sense and intuition doesn't teach you. Analysis and insight from the best in the business. From Freud, to Cialdini, to Pavlov, to Schachter, to Goleman, these studies are insightful, analytical, sometimes surprising, but most importantly, effective and actionable. Pair that with the insight and human intelligence factor of best-selling author and social skills coach Patrick King, and you have a guide that can be listened to equally for education, as for helpful, real advice. Small and subtle actions, big results: - Chapter 1. How to Improve People's Moods. Chapter 2. How to Turn Enemies into Friends. Chapter 6. How to Gain Trust and Credibility. Chapter 7. How to Work Well With Others. Understand what makes people tick. - Chapter 8. How to be More Endearing. Chapter 10. How to Lead Anyone. Chapter 11. How to Avoid Being Judged. Chapter 13. How to be Funny and Charismatic. Being likable unlocks the doors to everything you want in life. A better career? You better believe that the people with the most promotions and highest salaries aren't just the most qualified. Better love life? Being likable keeps you a potential date to anyone you want. Better relationships and friendships? Not only that, but you open the door to people wanting to be friends with you. Likability is the hidden force that makes people appear to be lucky in life, and receive more opportunities than they know what to do with.
©2017 Patrick King (P)2017 Patrick King
Improve Your Conversations: Think on Your Feet, Witty Banter, and Always Know What to Say with Improv Comedy Techniques
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Does your mind blank at the worst times in a conversation and create awkward silences? Do you want to think faster on your feet? Do you run out of things to say and suck at keeping a conversation going? Or do you just wish you could be wittier and cleverer in every day conversation? Introverted? It's easier than you think.... All you need to do is just improv your conversations! 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. In this book,I have pieced together the 14 best actionable and practical techniques from the improv comedy world designed to create conversational flow and connection...and simply have better interactions. You never know when a single connection can change your life, so make sure that each one is memorable. How will you learn to improv(e) your conversations? The number one cause of awkward silences and how to beat them. How to maintain an equal give and take for maximum conversational flow. The three topics you can always go to when your mind blanks. The mind-set to always know what to say and think quickly on your feet. How to direct the conversation to exactly where you want. What Sherlock Holmes has to do with great conversations. Countless examples...and much more! Plus 14 insightful exercises to illustrate and practice each technique. This is not a book of generic, vague tips like "fake it 'til you make it" and "just make more eye contact and smile." No, this is a book of real tips that you can implement today to immediately increase your conversational fluency and flow.
©2015 Pei Kuo (P)2015 Pei Kuo
Conversation Tactics
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Do you want to become more charming and likable - instantly? Or just make sure you can defend yourself verbally, and not be a doormat? Do you lose arguments, find yourself speechless, or get taken advantage of by others? Or do you just want to build meaningful connections and friendships quickly? Sounds like you need to learn as many conversation tactics as possible! In this book you'll learn 18 powerful techniques that can be used for everything under the sun - charming people, befriending strangers, increased charisma, and even arguing effectively. You can never underestimate the power of a simple conversation. It can be the start of something beautiful, or it can potentially ruin your day. These 18 techniques, learned from years of coaching social skills and conversations, will ensure better conversations and fewer arguments. In addition to incredibly shrewd and nuanced insights to make conversation flow, you'll learn how win arguments and diffuse dirty tricks. What actionable and realistic conversation tactics will you learn? How standup comedians use conversational high points for great reactions. What the two-second rule is and how it makes you appear incredibly attentive. How interrupting artfully can be your secret weapon to bonding. The singular best way to warm up for any conversation, anywhere. Also the following insights: The foolproof method of rehearsing only your hellos and goodbyes. The 2:1 ratio and why math even matters in successful conversations. The logic of not laughing at your own jokes. The five most common argument tactics and how to neuter them. How to deflect any ridicule.
©2015 Pei Kuo (P)2015 Pei Kuo
Relentless Focus
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Do you want to save hours a day and do more in less time? Feel productive instead of stressed, defeated, and overwhelmed? If (1) you wonder where your time goes, (2) you can't motivate or organize yourself, and (3) you struggle to buckle down and concentrate when it really matters - newsflash! Your to-do list is not cutting it anymore. You need to develop superhuman focus and all that comes with it. Superhuman Focus teaches the most important of skills - the ability to get stuff done. Without it? The difference between the life you want versus settling for "good enough." 25+ ways to utilize every last waking minute to its fullest potential. Self-motivation is notoriously difficult, so this book contains systems, hacks, tips, psychological phenomenon, and external motivators to make success and productivity inevitable. These are exact instructions to implement in your life today. Each tactic for focus and productivity is the product of years of practice and experimentation - tactics which have allowed me to create a successful business and sell well over 150,000 books. There are also tips used by many high-performers, including an interview with best-selling author Kevin Kruse. I guarantee you'll find something that you can't wait to implement. What about Superhuman Focus will you learn? Why to manage your energy as opposed to your time The most productive morning routine you've ever seen How to batch tasks for optimum efficiency How to safeguard and free up your time Other ways to maximize your day: The best ways to upgrade your obsolete to-do list How to live by your daily calendar Planning distraction blackouts and competing with yourself How to re-imagine your daily priorities The best ways to deal with any distraction Imagine what you could accomplish if you could complete anything you set your mind to. Your productivity will explode and you can set your sights higher and higher. You'll get more done in less time. You'll be less stressed, more relaxed, with greater success. Co-workers and supervisors will wonder what your secrets are. You will live happier knowing everything is accounted for. Take back your day and never feel the pressure of a deadline again! Your life is about to 10X.
©2016 Patrick King (P)2016 Patrick King
Magnetic Charisma
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Develop your own personal gravity with concrete skills to stand out, be noticed, and captivate people. If you (1) walk into a room and feel invisible, or (2) want to ensure you make a powerful personal impact - newsflash: you need better advice than "fake it 'til you make it" or "just be yourself". Confidently approach and excel in any social setting. Magnetic Charisma is a book that just might fundamentally change how you interact with others. Never before have you looked behind the curtain of so-called charismatic people and the subtle ways they act and think differently. You get the "how to" along with the "why" and a multitude of illustrative examples. We are always told that our interpersonal skills are the key to what we want in life, and it's true. Let the actionable tips, questions, approaches, and replicable techniques in this book be your guide to growing your sense of personal magnetism and charm. Advice from an internationally-known, professional charisma coach. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and teaches charisma and social skills for a living. He's also a late bloomer and former social recluse - he made the transformation, knows exactly what it takes, and can relate to you every step of the way - advice from someone who simply gets it. He has been featured in: GQ magazine, TEDx, Forbes, Men's Fitness, and the Huffington Post. The highly focused advice will teach you what matters in an interaction, from beginning to end, subtle to obvious, small to big. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2017 Patrick King (P)2017 Patrick King
The Art of Everyday Assertiveness: Speak Up. Say No. Set Boundaries. Take Back Control.
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Stand your ground without guilt, fear, or awkward tension. Finally get what you deserve and stop letting it slide. Who is making your life choices for you? Make sure you possess the everyday assertiveness to choose for yourself and resist the pressures from all angles of life. You’ve put yourself last your entire life. It’s time for that to change. Stop enabling, people pleasing, and being so agreeable. The Art of Everyday Assertiveness is a guide for the chronically nice, overwhelmed, and accommodating. It is a deep psychological dive into what makes us lack assertiveness and how to systematically combat those compulsions. It’s a book that stands apart from others because of the plethora of real-life examples and solutions. If your problem is assertiveness, you’ll find the step-by-step answer in this book. Included is a 28-day assertiveness action plan unlike any other. Gain respect, set boundaries, and ask for what you really want. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. His writing draws on a variety of sources, including research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience. He’s also a recovering people pleaser who knows exactly how it feels to feel unable to speak his mind. Stop putting others first and being taken advantage of. How to balance assertiveness, accommodation, and agreeableness How to practice self-acceptance, prioritization, and empathy The instinct to over-apologize and how to fix it The reasons that keep you compliant and willing How to decisively say NO and reclaim your time and energy How to ask for exactly what you want, when you want it Saying NO with impact and grace Understanding your subconscious thought patterns and beliefs
©2018 Peter Hollins (P)2018 Peter Hollins
The Science of Attraction
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Subconscious and psychologically proven methods to attract the opposite sex, spark chemistry, and create feelings of affection and love. There is a definitive science to attraction, and it turns out we've been doing it wrong...or doing it right for all the wrong reasons. This book is your textbook and field manual for (1) how to flirt better, (2) how to have better sex, and (3) how to plant the seeds of romantic love in whomever you want. Understand the instinctual triggers of attraction. The Science of Attraction 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 book is the ultimate guide to inform, diagnose, and recommend highly actionable steps to take your dating life to the next level. Find the shortcut to powerful chemistry. Too often, we rely on our own experiences with a sample size of one, or advice from friends that are perpetually single. There's a better way - looking at the research and evidence about what we really want, not what we think we want. You'll learn why we like whom we like, and what to do about it. How can you learn to scientifically attract the opposite sex? The three types of touching you should strategically use How four evolutionary types of attraction are still highly relevant What the chase is and how to win at it What your flirting style is and how to take advantage of it Be prepared to charm every type of person Whether you should date someone similar or complementary to yourself How a focus on chemistry and love might be hurting you How to know exactly what you want in a partner
©2017 Patrick King (P)2017 Patrick King
Think Like a Psychologist
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Understand personality traits, character, emotions, and values through pure observation or simple questions. Analyzing people in a flash - it’s not easy, and it’s not simple. But that’s because you don’t know the tools in this audiobook. People give us more information than they realize. Learn to decipher all of it to further your goals. Think Like a Psychologist is about working backward from the person in front of you. You will learn to draw conclusions about people’s emotions, behavior, past experiences, and overall personality and temperament based on small yet important pieces of information. From this analysis, you will gain enormous insight into the people around you, new and old. You may not be able to read people’s minds, but armed with knowledge about behavioral tendencies, developmental psychology, motivation and personality theories, and nature versus nurture, you will always possess deeper comprehension that others may not even have about themselves. And of course, there is an element of lie detection. Understanding others is an opening to understanding yourself and self-awareness. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. He has sold over a million books. His writing draws of a variety of sources, including research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Analyze people for better social interactions, less conflict, and the ability to open people up. Learn the most widespread personality evaluation methods. Unlock the power of analyzing simple answers to simple questions. How motivation theories drive our behaviors. Read people’s emotions and social cues. Scientific body language and facial expressions. Understand people inside and out; quickly upgrade your emotional and social intelligence. Gain intuition about everyone around by getting this audiobook now! PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 Patrick King (P)2019 Patrick King
Practical Intelligence
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Neuroscience-proven guidelines to think, act, and become smarter ASAP. It’s not what you know, it’s how you think. You’ve been fooled before. You’ve missed things. You’ve been slow on the uptake, and others have passed you by. Radically transform your thinking for both speed and accuracy. Think quickly on your feet to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and win arguments. 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. Better decision-making, smarter reasoning, and greater mental clarity. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a best-selling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Learn to ask the intelligent questions, draw insight, and analyze situations. How the body and brain must work together for quick thinking. What it truly means to think deeply and analyze. How to think about your thinking, and the obstacles that short circuit your good intentions. Science-based techniques to train your brain for optimal performance. Mental models for optimal decision-making. How to train your brain for speed. Tips for divergent and creative thinking - generating ideas. Never get fooled again and find the truth in situations quickly. At first glance, most things seem fine. And maybe ignorance is bliss. But to think clearly, deeply, quickly, and effectively - you’ll discover just how much of your life you have been missing, for better or worse. Think, act, and become smarter starting today.
©2019 Patrick King (P)2019 Patrick King
Conversationally Speaking
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Wish you knew how to walk up to anyone and break the ice effortlessly? Do you hope to avoid awkward silences and make an instant impression? You'll get more than that in this book: not only what, when, and how to say it, but the exact roots of why from human psychology and interaction. Flowing conversation is the basis of all of our friendships and relationships, there's no getting around it. Yet sometimes it feels like we just can't connect in the depth we want without some luck on our part. Why? It's because most people haven't broken down the patterns of a great conversation. Specific principles get specific responses, and that's exactly what we want, isn't it? Each phase of conversation analyzed, from beginning to end, complete with examples, so you can handle any conversation and see it to greater purpose. Every chapter is packed with actionable steps that are far beyond the generic "make eye contact and ask questions" that typically passes for social and conversation development. Here's what you'll learn: The best topics for icebreaking with friends, strangers, and anyone. The biggest aspect of effective storytelling. Three steps to take your conversations to depth and intimacy. An introduction to the most common patterns and structures of humor. What a verbal mirror is and why people love it. Effective listening, and listening as a gateway to closeness. A 21-day conversation boot camp plan for optimal development. That promotion you want? That cutie you want to talk to? Better treatment and better friendships all around? Conversation skills are the common thread, and the most powerful tool to getting you everything you want. Most of all, conversation skills are necessary in our lives - making the choice to improve them will allow the best parts of you to shine.
©2015 Pei Kuo (P)2015 Pei Kuo
Control Your Emotions (So They Don't Control You)
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Emotion is not the enemy. We just need to decipher them and learn tools for regulation and resilience. We all get knocked down and face hardships, but we always have the choice to get back up or not. What will your choice be? Learn to train your emotions and tame your reactive brain. Control Your Emotions is the rare audiobook that understands where you’ve been, the obstacles you’ve overcome, and what you need to make sure you are in full control of your life at all times. This is a stunningly detailed and insightful guide into our emotions, our triggers, and why we act against our own interests so frequently. The key to our emotions is not to just “think calm and meditate” or “be mindful and grateful”. This audiobook avoids unhelpful platitudes and gives you real advice, borrowing from all fields, such as psychology, counseling, behavior science, evolutionary biology, and even Buddhism and Stoicism. This audiobook gives you the tools for emotional success and the daily happiness and calm you seek. Don’t let your emotions dictate your decisions and life. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. He has sold over a million books. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Discover your inner strength and calm. Understand the biological and psychological purposes of emotions. Find what triggers your deepest and strongest emotions. Learn how to properly express yourself for greater understanding. Tools to recognize and regulate in the heat of the moment. The power of gratitude, savoring, and journaling. How to activate your “emotional immune system”. This audiobook is the blueprint for what to do when you inevitably get knocked down. The path to what we want is never easy; controlling your emotions gets you from Point A to Point B. Get this audiobook today to learn more!
©2019 Patrick King (P)2019 Patrick King
The Art of Clear Thinking
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Think smarter, better, and faster. Clear thinking is the key to truth, wisdom, and knowledge. Whether it’s from ourselves or others, we rarely see the world as it really is. We aren’t able to think clearly. We build our beliefs on lies, assumptions, and deceptions. This ends now. Practical methods to never be fooled, stop making mistakes, and avoid traps. The Art of Clear Thinking takes an in-depth look at the everyday illusions we come across, and how to defeat them once and for all. What makes us jump to conclusions, evaluate incorrectly, and consistently make errors when we should know better? Why do we act against our own interests so frequently? It’s just how we’re wired. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. This audiobook gives you the tools to clear the fog from your eyes and simply think smarter. Practical methods to instantly be quick-witted, more insightful, and think more critically. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. He has sold over a million books. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Discover and avoid biases, blind spots, and poor logic. The key to intellectual honesty and the biggest obstacle (that you control). Just how flawed and biased your perceptions, perspectives, and feelings are. Real logic and the fake logic people try to use to fool you. How to think independently without being influenced by others. Principles from some of history’s greatest thinkers: Descartes, Darwin, Einstein, and more.
©2019 Patrick King (P)2019 Patrick King
Better Small Talk
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Networking events suck, but they can suck less. What to say and when to say to be likable, connect, and make a memorable impression. Actionable and applicable verbal maneuvers for just about every phase of conversation. From hello to goodbye, with strangers or old friends, you'll learn how to simply go deeper. No more: Interview mode, awkward silence, or struggling to hold people’s attention. Better Small Talk is a unique listen. Imagine the following situation: You've just put on your name tag, and you're approached by a stranger. What do you say? Nice weather today. No, we can do better than this. Learn better small talk to avoid awkwardness, put people at ease, and build real rapport. Learn to open people up without them even realizing it. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you. You'll learn exact dialogues, responses, phrases, and questions to use. How to tell captivating stories and what to actually focus on Four ways to warm yourself up and prepare for even the most unpredictable conversations Instantly setting a tone of friendship and openness with strangers Common and subtle conversational habits you need to stop right now Become someone who is magnetic and who can make new friends in any situation. Simple conversation is the gatekeeper to friendships, your dream career, romance, and overall happiness. The ability to connect with anyone is an underrated superpower. People will be more drawn to you without even knowing why, and never again people will people be bored talking to you. You’ll never run out of things to say when you master these conversation tactic
©2020 Patrick King (P)2020 Patrick King
The Art of Everyday Assertiveness
Summary
Stand your ground without guilt, fear, or awkward tension. Finally, get what you deserve, and stop “letting it slide”. Who is making your daily choices for you? Is it you? Make sure you possess the everyday assertiveness to get what you want and resist the pressure to reject what you don’t want. You’ve put yourself last your entire life. It’s time for that to change. Stop enabling, sacrificing your needs, people pleasing, and being so “agreeable”. The Art of Everyday Assertiveness is a guide for the chronically “nice”, “overwhelmed”, and “accommodating”. It is a deep psychological dive into the beliefs that makes us lack assertiveness and describes how to systematically combat and replace compulsions with healthy mindsets. This is an audiobook that stands apart from others because of the plethora of real-life examples and solutions. If your problem is assertiveness, you’ll find the step-by-step answer in this audiobook - included is an "Assertiveness Action Plan" unlike any other. Gain respect, set boundaries, and ask for what you really want. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience. He’s also a recovering people pleaser who knows exactly how it feels to feel unable to speak his mind. Discover how to decisively say no and reclaim your time and energy. Stop putting others first and being taken advantage of. A wide variety of ways to say no - without tension or awkwardness Beating the subconscious beliefs that make you a compliant doormat How to set healthy boundaries and protect yourself from others How to ask for exactly what you want, when you want it The instinct to over-apologize and how to fix it Stop being a “helpaholic”, and start treating yourself better. Assertiveness is the first step to creating the life you want - not the life someone else wants for you or taking care of someone else’s to-do list. You’re not responsible for other people’s happiness. But you are responsible for yours. What makes you happy? Do that. What makes you unhappy? Avoid that. If other people interfere with this simple credo, assertiveness is what will save the day. Take back control of your life by scrolling up and clicking the buy now button!
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