Make sure you understand what other people mean...

...especially during negotiations.

Misinterpretation of just a single word can potentially lead to miscommunication.

If you believe there is a chance of misunderstanding, simply ask: Could you please elaborate on what you mean by "".

My down-to-earth approach to negotiations...

...may be too much down-to-earth.

At least a little preparation in order to properly leverage the 7 triggers to yes would be in its place - the down-to-earth and close relationship/trust building is however still working perfectly fine.

In any case - Be yourself!

Elaborate on stories and create feelings and emotions...

...instead of just asking questions all the time.

A secret little tip: After asking on what a person is doing, follow up with "Amazing, I really admire when people ... "

Example: Amazing! I really admire when people follow their dreams and let nothing in their way for achieving the things they dream about here in life! It must really feel great to know that you are always doing the things you are really passionate about! 

Follow up with interesting in-depth question on the persons passion.

It simple, and powerful!

But don't tell anyone about this! Not even the source of where you get these learnings from! Its a  secret!

Make it secret...

...if something is secret, and you get it, you appreciate it a lot more.

Even a free day off as I got today, which was a secret.

It is my little advice to you, but don't tell anyone! :)

Role modelling is quite smart - yesterdays learning actually

Learn by role modelling allows you to effectively control and leverage the amazing power of your subconscious mind. The conscious mind is quite limited, so we need to use it to just instruct the subconscious mind.

1) Find role models that possess the skills you wish to learn - then simply observe them.

2) When having observed them perform the skill for some time, perform role modelling visualization trick by visualizing the role model in action, doing the skill you wish to internalize, and then jump into it.

So easy, and yet so powerful.

Challenge now:

1) Find skills to learn

2) Find best role models to copy

3) Actually DO the exercise

Amazing how effective mind-conditioning is

Already feel all the benefits.

It's like an instant habit conditioner!

Spend time on ensuring that you spend time on yourself

Make sure you schedule time focused on improving your life by committing yourself to continuous improvement. (rather than just saying "I will improve my life").

It will in turn make you happier, enjoy life more, and ultimately make you more effective and productive in all areas of your life.

Today my top priority will be to:

- Complete mind conditioning to commit myself to continuous life-improving mind-conditioning to commit myself to continuous life-improving actions (yes, its not a typo)