Globusz Books · Author

Robert B. Cialdini

4 reviewed book summaries currently available on Globusz Books.

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Influence

Ever get that nagging feeling you’re being nudged, pushed, or flat-out conned into saying yes? Like, how did you end up buying that weird gadget you didn’t need or agreeing to a plan you barely understood? Robert Cialdini’s Influence cracks open the sneaky psychology behind these everyday mind games. Spoiler: you’re not as in control as you think, but knowing the tricks can save you from looking like a sucker.

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Influence: Science and Practice

Ever feel like you just said yes to something and then wondered, “Wait, how did that happen?” Turns out, you’re not alone — our brains get played all the time. Robert Cialdini’s “Influence” is like a backstage pass to the sneaky tricks that nudge us into compliance, often before we even realize it.

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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

Ever feel like you just said “yes” to something and then wondered, Wait, why did I do that? Turns out, we’re wired to be pushed around by a handful of sneaky psychological triggers. Robert Cialdini’s “Influence” is basically the user manual for how people get you to comply—and how you can spot it coming from a mile away.

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Pre-Suasion

Ever notice how sometimes you’re halfway convinced before you even hear the pitch? Like your brain’s already nodding yes before the sales guy opens his mouth? That’s not magic or mind control—it’s pre-suasion. It’s the sneaky art of setting the stage so people are already halfway sold before you say a word. Annoying? Maybe. Useful? Absolutely.

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