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:.
Conversation Tactics: 43 Verbal Strategies to Charm, Captivate, Banter, and Defend
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Beyond simple small talk: what to say and when to say it to be likable, connect, and make a memorable impression. Actionable and applicable verbal maneuvers for just about every phase of conversation - good and bad. Whatever your conversational goal, you’ll find tactics to put you in a winning position - in a literal sense with arguments, and in a figurative sense with making friends. You can never underestimate the power of a simple conversation. No more interview mode, awkward silence, or struggling to hold people’s attention. Conversation Tactics is unique. It provides guidance for every social situation you’ll come across, including what should I say, hello, how was your weekend, I disagree with you, stop doing that, here’s a story, and goodbye. You’ll find 100% actionable, nuanced, and subtle tactics to salvage your worst situations and enhance your best - all field-tested and proven through thousands of conversations. In addition to shrewd insights to make conversation flow, you’ll learn to win arguments and diffuse dirty tricks. Learn the art of verbal self-defense - and offense. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, including 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. He is without doubt a uniquely qualified individual to teach you these tactics.
©2018 Patrick King (P)2018 Patrick King
10-Minute Philosophy
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Classic ideas and ancient concepts broken down for the modern age. A non-academic approach to better living and greater happiness. Philosophy doesn’t have to be pointless and boring. If we can cut through the difficult language and roundabout reasoning, we’ll find a treasure trove of knowledge and enlightenment. But don’t worry, this is no textbook. Feeling lost or looking for more? Why not borrow from thousands of years of answers? 10-Minute Philosophy is your quick introduction to philosophy - six of the most influential philosophies in history, to be exact. You’ll get a taste of the complexities, but walk away with real, practical advice to improve your life. Philosophy doesn’t need to be an ambiguous thought exercise; this book seeks to make it educational and useful. This is a mumbo-jumbo free zone. We’ll get straight to the point so you can get back to living your life. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and entrepreneur. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Understand different philosophies; educate yourself; find a path to what you want: Buddhism’s solution for unhappiness, longing, and desire. Why we should care about Descartes, demons, and dreams. Aristotle’s pursuit of the ancient Greek concept of eudaemonia. How to live in accordance with the Tao and find wu wei. Marcus Aurelius and how to turn the obstacle upside down. The massive cultural influence of Confucianism and what to do about it. Written for quick consumption and easy understanding. Create your own blueprint for life. For classic paths to inner peace and fulfillment, scroll up and click the buy now button at the top right of this page.
©2019 Patrick King (P)2019 Patrick King
The Science of Social Intelligence (Second Edition)
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Scientifically proven methods to create connection with anyone you meet. This is your blueprint for social success. Humans are spectacularly predictable. 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. And now you are going to learn some major ones. Learn the elements of magnetic presence and charisma. In The Science of Social Intelligence, you'll have more than 40 studies, new and old, broken down in a way that answers the question, “How can I use this science to improve everyday social life?” Rely on findings from psychology, cognitive science, and behavioral economics, rather than one person’s anecdotal advice of what works. Learn why conventional socializing advice is flat-out wrong. This audiobook 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 audiobook stands out. Create unconscious social value and status. 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. Social intelligence unlocks everything you want in life. It gives you the ability to walk into a room and feel at ease, excited, and walk out accomplishing exactly what you want. This could be romantic, career-related, or just with friends - social intelligence allows you to excel in any situation. The likability you create is what will move you forward in life. Social intelligence is the invisible hand that boosts people and gives them opportunities, not just luck or being ridiculously good-looking. Embody social intelligence. Pick up your copy today by clicking the "Buy Now" button at the top of this page. This is the seventh title in the Psychology of Social Dynamics series as listed below: The Science of Likability: 60 Evidence-Based Methods to Radiate Charisma, Make a Powerful Impression, Win Friends, and Trigger Attraction (2019 Edition) Think Like a Psychologist: How to Analyze Emotions, Read Body Language and Behavior, Understand Motivations, and Decipher Intentions The Science of Social Intelligence: 33 Studies to Win Friends, Be Magnetic, Make an Impression, and Use People’s Subconscious Triggers The Science of Engineering Attraction & Love Introvert Survival Tactics Control Your Emotions The Science of Social Intelligence (Second Edition)
©2020 Patrick King (P)2020 Patrick King
Fearless Social Confidence
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Do you freeze up and avoid people because it feels like they are judging and rejecting you? Is being self-conscious preventing you from living your life? The power of social confidence: it lets you see a world of possibility and potential versus a world of stressful anxiety and constant fear of failure. Fearless Social Confidence gives you more than victory over shyness - it gives you social invincibility and forever eliminates the feeling that you're just not good enough. Feel comfortable anywhere and with anyone. Fearless Social Confidence is a unique book that takes a deeper look into social confidence: what causes it, what drains it, and most importantly - what you can do about it in any situation. It recognizes how confidence is built, and takes you step by step through the process. You'll walk away knowing exactly what to do to help yourself; this isn't a book of endless analyses that help no one. Social confidence is the number one step to any sort of self-improvement. Why listen to me? I'm a social skills and conversation coach and program designer and I've sold over 200,000 books on the matter! Clinical psychologist and the US's leading social confidence authority Dr. Aziz Gazipura lends his thoughts in an insightful foreword.
©2016 Patrick King (P)2016 Patrick King
Improve Your People Skills: Build and Manage Relationships, Communicate Effectively, Understand Others, and Become the Ultimate People Person
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People skills and social intelligence to improve any situation. Fit in anywhere, build rapport and win people over. If you (1) have trouble connecting with people beyond small talk or (2) are often left speechless and dumbfounded on how to handle certain people and situations, that feeling of dread isn't something you have to live with. Improve Your People Skills is your key to social intelligence and the better relationships to enrich your life that will inevitably follow. Master the soft skills that will make you a "people person". Improve Your People Skills is a book of action that allows you to truly understand others and speak their language, no matter what it is. You'll learn how to apply great charm to make new friends and engage old ones. It will fundamentally change your approach to people and give you the specific phrases and tools for change. It goes beyond emotional intelligence and gives you a blueprint for interaction. Become a captivating, comforting, and desired presence. Whether it's winning at work politics, making new friends or strengthening current relationships, people skills are your quickest and surest route to success - no matter the situation. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and sought-after social skills coach and trainer. He knows firsthand the value of people skills because they rescued him from lackluster grades and jumpstarted his career - the value of "just fitting in anywhere" cannot be understated. Handle any situation smoothly - even confrontations. Why self-interests matter, and what secondary self-interests are How to reform the toxic social habits you probably have Uncover your rapport-killing assumptions and mental leaps Bad listening and effective listening
©2017 Patrick King (P)2017 Patrick King
How to Think with Intention: How to Identify, Transform, and Apply Mindsets for Control, Confidence, Growth, and Freedom
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Identify and transform the mental blocks that keep you fearful, anxious, and passive. Every day, we have thousands of thoughts. There is a way to ensure that these thoughts uplift and empower you, instead of beat you down. It’s called intentional thinking, and it’s a skill that underlies true peace and fulfillment. Replace your old narratives with empowering mindsets and mental models. How to Think with Intention dissects some of the most powerful mental blocks we can have: blocks in belief, confidence, self-protection, and growth. These have been deeply programmed into us, and while that’s not our fault, it is now our responsibility. You’ll gain incredibly actionable approaches to noticing and changing your thoughts, and ultimately controlling them. We will approach each new type of mindset with a four-step psychological framework. Take yourself from someone who is at the mercy of your unconscious triggers to someone who can start each and every day knowing that it is yours to conquer. Become mindful, aware, and completely in control of your thoughts and actions. 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. How to talk to yourself for confidence, belief, and calm: Understand the root of your fears of action. Identify your self-narrative and transform it. Learn about how self-deception is your worst enemy. Learn elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and how it helps change your thoughts and self-talk. Getting behind imposter syndrome, information overload, and inappropriate expectations You have the ability to choose your life. Use it. There’s no reason that you shouldn’t be happy, comfortable, relaxed, and confidence each day. Rescue yourself from your mental prison, break free, and seize the life that you want.
©2020 Patrick King (P)2020 Patrick King
How to Listen with Intention: The Foundation of True Connection, Communication, and Relationships
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Learn to connect, create rapport, develop trust, and build deep relationships. In this day and age, the art of deep listening is a superpower. If you can make someone feel heard and important, you are on the highway to their heart. And it’s not as difficult or complex as you think. How to go from stranger to cherished friend in record time. How to Listen with Intention is ultimately an audiobook about relationships. A relationship must be give-and-take - are you taking more than you are giving? Are you making people feel comfortable opening up to you? Are you listening well, or unwittingly being a conversational/relationship narcissist? It’s time to ask these difficult questions and learn the skills to not only help people in times of need, but create new friendships with just about anyone - after all, who doesn’t like to be heard? Increase your emotional intelligence and people analyzing skills. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. His writing draws a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience. Understand people two levels beneath their actual words. The most damaging mindsets for listening. How we are all biologically programmed to be terrible listeners, and we have no idea about it. The one person you should emulate for better listening. How listening styles, frames, and levels can help you - and how you are not even close to what you think you are. The concept of active, reflective listening, and why it’s so tough. Reading people, emotional intelligence, and empathy. Become the most trusted ally and source of comfort and understanding. Ease people’s burdens, and they will help you with yours. If you want to improve the quality of your relationships, understand conflict resolution, hear people’s deepest desires, and jump into people’s inner circles, this is the audiobook for you. You are about to learn the most valuable interpresonal skill of all, even more important than witty banter and charisma. Speak up, be heard, and get ready to listen. Buy this audiobook now and start your journey.
©2020 Patrick King (P)2020 Patrick King
Chatter
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There are 3 simple questions to determine whether you should listen this book. Does the thought of "small talk" make you cringe? Do you wish you were more magnetic and charismatic? Do you want to learn how to instantly turn surface interactions into lasting and deep connections? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, you need this book immediately! We’ve all heard that life is about who you know… but that’s only half the picture. Chatter will show you step by step how to become the person who can build intimate rapport with anyone they meet, expertly work a room, win instant friends, and project a winning image that people will flock to. This isn’t a book of one-liner conversation topics and generic "you can do it" tips that other books would have you believe will make you successful. Through my 20 Chatter principles, you will learn to master skills that will make you shine in everyday interactions, such as: How to bulletproof your verbal/non-verbal first impression and first 30 seconds of any interaction How to handle conversation lulls and silences – and prevent them in the first place 3 easy ways to be proclaimed as perceptive as a mind reader The best icebreakers for any situation (hint: use your surroundings!) Speaking comfortably on topics that you have little to zero knowledge on 4 ways to make people open up to you on an intimate level. How to handle uncomfortable or hostile topics The best way to gracefully exit a conversation … as well as advanced communication skills and techniques that will change your life: The building blocks of charisma and how you can embody them How to implement emotional intelligence in your daily life.
©2014 Pei Kuo (P)2014 Pei Kuo
The Science of Likability
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One hundred percent scientific and proven ways to make friends quickly, turn enemies into friends, gain trust, and be flat-out likable. Utilize of the most interesting, shocking, and counterintuitive scientific findings to simply make people want to be around you. The Science of Likability takes over 60 seminal scientific and psychological studies and breaks them down into real, usable guidelines and tips to create the presence you have always wanted. Every piece of advice in this book to increase your social standing and likability factor is 100 percent backed by in-depth, peer-reviewed research. Learn how subconsciously make yourself likable, trustworthy, and intelligent. You can get a new haircut and wardrobe, and you can 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 don't teach you. We know what to do if we want to make someone hate us - we now also know what to do to make someone like us. Understand what makes people tick, and strategically give it to them. 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. Patrick's writing draws on a variety of sources, including scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience. Some topics that are included in this book are: How to take advantage of people's memories for your sense of charm. The power of equity in relationships and friendships. A literal formula for "friendship chemistry". The real way to use eye contact to build trust. Why tripping and being vulnerable in front of people is positive. Universal definitions of charisma, wit, and humor - seriously. Universal. 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
Take Action Like Your Life Depends on It: How to Stop Overthinking, Get Motivated, Defeat Your Fears, & Stop Procrastinating
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Practical, psychological methods to turn your thoughts into reality, instead of endless avoidance and laziness. Transform from struggling with getting off your butt, to a machine of productivity and self-discipline. Create an action bias in your life - starting now. This audiobook tells you how to break inertia, overthinking, paralysis, sloth, and insecurity. Take Action Like Your Life Depends on It deconstructs the psychology of laziness and why tomorrow always sounds like a better idea. This audiobook is many things at once: a shot of motivation, a spark of fire, an understanding of your brain, and a list of techniques to get into motion. This is one of the most valuable skills you’ll ever gain, because only action matters in life, not good intentions. Gain the ability to get things done and hit your goals, no matter the circumstances. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. His writing draws from a variety of sources, including scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Stop saying “I’ll do it later/tomorrow…” and overhaul your mindset for productivity and efficiency. The Premortem Analysis and the Ostrich Theory - how they can quiet your overthinking. How comfortable inaction is sabotaging you. Actionable and applicable rules to get started before you feel 100 percent ready. How to create motion and take the first step from complete stillness. How to defeat procrastination by “bundling.” Strategically plan your days to prevent laziness and distraction. What you think is action, but is actually a waste of time Become a machine of proactive energy and activity. Action and results are the only things that matter in the world. Not your planning, intentions, or nice thoughts. This book puts action at the forefront of your brain and makes it nearly impossible to stay still. That’s precisely what will get you ahead in life. Taking that first step is always hard, but it doesn’t have to be. The more action you take, the luckier you become. Buy this audiobook today!
©2018 Patrick King (P)2018 Patrick King
Establishing Boundaries: How to Protect Yourself, Become Assertive, Take Back Control, and Set Yourself Free
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Do you feel like you must cater to others and you don’t even know why? It’s time to stand up for yourself. Who is making the decisions in your life? There is a fine line between being generous and giving and being too self-sacrificing. It’s time to find that line and enforce it. How to manage negativity and say no. Stop being a pushover. Establishing boundaries will give you a diagnosis and breakdown of the beliefs that keep you under the control and manipulation of others. As we learn more about ourselves, we will pick apart our fears and insecurities and come to a wide variety of tools to take back your life. This audiobook will help you will immediately start to understand how your life should be - free of obligation, fear, pressure, and pain. Never again will you fall prey to such disempowering beliefs. Stop caving to pressure, obligation, fear, and guilt. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. His writing draws a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience. Stop lighting yourself on fire to keep others warm. Porous boundaries, flexible boundaries, and effective boundaries. The proper language, phrases, and approach to protect yourself. How to deal with toxic people and vampires. Extracting yourself from bad situations. How to make sure that your intentions match your actions. Know your rights, set your standards. Become your own master. Imagine a life where you set your own rules and only do what you truly want to do. A life where you are immune to outside pressures, and don’t feel responsible for people’s emotions and feelings. A life where you are free to speak, think, and do what you want. Learn to defend yourself. Buy this audiobook now. Be Confident and Fearless series: Stop People Pleasing: Be Assertive, Stop Caring What Others Think, Beat Your Guilt, and Stop Being a Pushover The Art of Everyday Assertiveness: Speak Up. Set Boundaries. Say No. Take Back Control. Get What You Want. Bulletproof Confidence: The Art of Not Caring What People Think and Living Fearlessly Fearless Social Confidence: Strategies to Live Without Insecurity, Speak Without Fear, Beat Social Anxiety, and Stop Caring What Others Think Mental Toughness and Iron Will: Become Tenacious, Resilient, Psychologically Strong, and Tough as Nails Establishing Boundaries: How to Protect Yourself, Become Assertive, Take Back Control, and Set Yourself Free
©2020 Patrick King (P)2020 Patrick King
Introvert Survival Tactics
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Feel like you’re trying doing a bad impression of an extrovert, or you’re a "party pooper" because you turn down invites? If you have felt massive relief at cancelled plans, had mild to huge annoyance in huge gatherings of strangers, and want to figure out how to socialize better and more effectively without social fatigue, this audiobook is for you - written by someone exactly like you. Introvert Survival Tactics is going to shed light on exactly how you function and how to use your tendencies to your advantage - social survival tactics for your most demanding social obligations. Introvert Survival Tactics takes you on a tour of self-discovery and allows you to understand your exact wiring and why you dread things that other people seem to look forward to the most. You’ll be armed with specific and actionable survival and party tactics to get the most out of your social energy and make an impact every time. Make the best impression, even when you’re socially exhausted - especially if you’ve been told you look "unapproachable". Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. More importantly, he’s also a massive introvert and struggled with what society told him to be for years, until he discovered how to make his introversion an advantage in his life. In this audiobook, he will teach you how to feel completely at ease with yourself while being the social powerhouse you want to be. Noted dating coach for introverts Sarah Jones (featured in Cosmo, Forbes, and more) lends her voice in a guest chapter on introverted dating tactics. Know exactly where to go, how to engage, and what to say for deeper connections. In this audiobook, you will: Understand your biology Learn how to survive and thrive in any raging party Charge your social battery strategically Discover the exact environments you thrive in and strengths you possess Find your solitude in our loud world Escape any obligation or interaction gracefully Learn how to implement introvert life design Master interpersonal dynamics with friends, coworkers, and lovers Discover how to thrive and get out of your shell Make more friends and find your brand of introverted charisma. See the progress you can make and how great you can feel at parties when you master your psychology. Learn how to strategically harness your personality. Never do an impression of someone you’re not again!
©2017 Patrick King (P)2017 Patrick King
The Art of Witty Banter
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Learn conversational agility to think quickly on your feet, be incredibly smooth, funny, and clever - all at once. Goodbye awkward silences! No matter where you lie on the spectrum of awkward to engaging, witty banter is always the end goal - and it should be. Witty banter, and all the steps that lead to it, allows you to disarm and connect with anyone, immediately exit boring small talk mode, and instantly build rapport. The Art of Witty Banter is a book that carefully examines the art, nuance, and mechanics of banter and charm to make you a witty comeback machine, the likes of which your friends have never seen. You'll be able to handle, defend, disarm, and engage others in a way that makes you more comfortable and confident with each growing day. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills and conversation coach. As someone who teaches people to speak for a living, he's broken wit and banter down to a science and given you real guidelines on what to say and when.
©2016 Patrick King (P)2016 Patrick King
Social Fluency
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Do you DREAD networking events? Parties where you don’t know anyone? Work functions? Social situations where you need to be able to turn it on at a moment’s notice – they’re horrible aren’t they? Having to put a face on, perk up, and have the same conversation for hours? Draining. These situations can be terrible if you don’t have the genuine social habits to deal with them optimally time after time… What are genuine social habits? How about: the power to turn on your best moods on in a snap, overcome your social excuses, condition people to be attracted to you, and master the best mindsets to connect with people? In this book you’ll find the secrets to be ready for any social situations… and expertly navigating social situations is the key to unlocking everything that you want in life – friends, love, and career. When you cultivate genuine social habits, you won't have to say a word for people to be drawn to you! Learn the genuine social habits that will let you be socially fluent on command, while taking your social and interpersonal skills to the next level. Social Fluency draws upon my years of date and social skill coaching, as well as study of human nature and psychology, to teach you exactly the ways you can develop your social self… to the point that working a room, owning a conversation, being instantly likeable – just inevitable side effects that you’ll embody! These are highly nuanced and insightful techniques into what makes people tick and act the way they do. What’s inside? How about the following ways to change your life: How an accountability buddy for social skills can push you to the next level. Breaking down the components of your best and most social moods so you can call them up – anytime. The two best approaches to talking with big groups. The surprising way your barista or cashier can help you build your social habits
©2014 Pei Kuo (P)2014 Pei Kuo
The Science of Engineering Attraction & Love
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Subconscious and psychologically proven methods to attract others, spark chemistry, and create affection and love. There is a definitive science to attraction, and it turns out we’ve been doing it wrong the entire time. This audiobook 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 Engineering Attraction & Love 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 audiobook is the ultimate guide to inform, diagnose, and recommend highly actionable steps to take your dating life to the next level. No tricks, no manipulation; only getting inside the human psyche. Find the shortcuts 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 who we like, and what to do about it. Predict people's responses as a matter of psychology. How to attract from first sight and first touch How evolutionary types of attraction are still highly relevant How to win the chase Flirting styles, methods, and sequences proven to work Discover the surprising truths about what keeps people coming back. Whether you should date someone similar or complementary to yourself How to trigger love by not focusing on it How to know exactly what you want in a partner How to have fulfilling sex - vanilla and kinky Take control of your love life in an authentic and genuine way. That’s the promise of The Science of Engineering Attraction & Love, because it’s an inevitable side effect of a deeper understanding of human beings as animals. It’s an introduction to how people think and what drives them, which makes this equally applicable to married and single people. This is how you transform your dating life and unlock the people around you. Start planting the seeds of love now.
©2018 Patrick King (P)2018 Patrick King
Personal Evolution 4-Book Box Set
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Four best-selling books - actionable and practical material - at a huge discount The Science of Likability: 60 Evidence-Based Methods to Radiate Charisma, Make a Powerful Impression, Win Friends, and Trigger Attraction [2019 Edition] Understand human psychology and the elements of great first impressions and deep friendships. Learn how to be more likable, charming, conversationally quick, and desirable. Take Rapid Action: Get Productive, Motivated, & Energized; Stop Overthinking & Procrastinating Tactics to beat procrastination and achieve your goals more quickly and efficiently - even if you're super lazy The best psychological techniques for quick action and productivity The Art of Everyday Assertiveness: Speak Up. Set Boundaries. Say No. Take Back Control. Get What You Want. How to say no to people, how to stand your ground, and how to finally ask for what you want How to set your personal and emotional boundaries, and avoid toxic people The Art of Clear Thinking: Mental Models for Better Reasoning, Judgment, Analysis, and Learning. Upgrade Your Intellectual Toolkit How to see reality and avoid common/advanced thinking errors Techniques to understand more deeply and never be fooled Scroll up and click the "buy now" button.
©2020 Patrick King (P)2020 Patrick king
Bulletproof Confidence
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Stop making decisions based on fear of failure, rejection, and judgment. Break out of your shell and live boldly. All the goals you have, all the people you are jealous of, and the life you want to live are unlocked by one simple key: Bulletproof Confidence. Everybody wants it, but how do you get it? More than "fake it 'til you make it" or "just smile more". Bulletproof Confidence is filled with real, actionable advice for your life today. It's not generic, borderline useless advice you can read in any blog post online. This book will take you on a deep dive into the depth of confidence, self-perception, and the psychology of confidence - understand yourself so you can break through your mental barriers. Everything from psychology, biology, and even cognitive behavioral therapy is referenced in giving you the tools to feel more invincible on a daily basis. Finally feel comfortable in your own skin. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and sought-after social skills coach and trainer. He was also one of the roundest children you've ever seen, and understands the pains and processes of confidence like few others. This book was written by someone who knows exactly what you're thinking and how you're hurting. Quiet the voice in your head and live how you want to Learn the subconscious triggers that make you fearful and what to do about them Smash imposter syndrome, analysis paralysis, and perfectionism The life-changing magic of taking action How to change your self-perception and feedback loops Become bolder, more fearless, and good enough How to prepare yourself for any obstacle Mindsets for success and mindsets to avoid How cognitive behavioral therapy can help you Why to embrace the zone of "mere discomfort"
©2017 Patrick King (P)2017 Patrick king
Mental Agility
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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. Mental Agility is not a common “think smarter” book. No, it starts from biological bases of analytical thinking and how we can reprogram ourselves for deep insight. This book 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 book’s thinking models immediately, until they become habit. Better decision-making, smarter reasoning, and greater mental clarity. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, including scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life 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 - scroll up and click the buy now button.
©2018 Patrick King (P)2018 Patrick King
Principles of Likability: Skills for a Memorable First Impression, Captivating Presence, and Instant Friendships
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Small changes for big results in your social life, presence, and relationships. Learn how to be captivating, memorable, and magnetic. Likability is one of the most important traits you’ll ever learn. It’s more important than your intelligence, looks, status, wealth, prestige, or education. Likability is the true currency of life. Do you seem to fade from people’s memory as soon as the conversation ends? Banish those feelings of rejection and dejection. Principles of Likability investigates the aspect of human nature that affects us the most - what makes us drawn to someone without our even realizing it? This is what we strive for everyday, and it can make or break our moods. Likability - what is it and how can we achieve it consistently? Use the principles laid out in this book and you’ll wonder no more. Make a powerful first impression and build a thriving social circle. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. His writing draws from a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He has taught the art of becoming likable for years and only writes about real tactics that have been proven to work. Utilize the subconscious causes of likability and charm and learn about: Simple everyday decisions to be more likable Why conventional advice about focusing on others is flawed How to actually listen - a unique and different approach What value has to do with your likability and charm Become pursued and sought out instead of ignored and forgotten and learn: Why being shallow isn’t always bad, and is actually valuable What abrasiveness is and why it’s more powerful than likability How to become worthy of being liked as second nature Likability has the power to take you anywhere you want in life.
©2018 Patrick King (P)2018 Patrick King
The Science of Overcoming Procrastination
Summary
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 but not always successfully. It lurks around every corner and can completely sabotage your life. But you can learn to defeat it every time. Stop wasting time. Save time, and learn how to build momentum. The Science of Overcoming Procrastination 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 guide of scientific solutions boiled down to everyday usefulness. You’ll be able to apply your insight immediately to slay your procrastination monster, and get ahead of the pack. Eliminate stress, anxiety, and the overwhelming feeling over falling behind or failing. Patrick King is an international, best-selling author and entrepreneur. His writing draws on a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, and coaching to 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: A scientific and biological overview of your procrastination habit Warning signs to monitor your work ethic Psychological tactics to trigger your brain to productivity Overhaul your approach to productivity and output: 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. 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. Live your life instead of avoiding it!
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