Books with author Patricia King

100% scientifically-proven ways to make friends quickly, turn enemies into friends, gain trust, and be flat-out likable. Utilize the most interesting, shocking, and counterintuitive findings in psychological science 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% backed by in-depth, peer-reviewed research, and it goes far beyond simple common sense and intuition. Learn how to subconsciously make yourself likable, trustworthy, and intelligent. You can get a new haircut and wardrobe, and you even learn knock-knock jokes. But likability is something more. It's subconscious, and it's about the small signs that signal our brains to let their guards down, seek others out, and embrace them. We know what to do if we want to make someone hate us - we now also know what to do to become someone's favorite person. Understand what makes people tick, and strategically give it to them. There are seminal studies from (in)famous researchers such as Sigmund Freud, Ivan Pavlov, Stanley Schachter, and Daniel Goleman, but also the most up-to-date discoveries from 2019 - all insightful, analytical, sometimes surprising, but most importantly effective and actionable. Pair that with the insight and human intelligence factor of bestselling author and social skills coach Patrick King, and you have a guide that can be read equally for education as for helpful, real advice. Patrick's writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Discover: - 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. 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 makes you a potential love interest 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. Likability drives us forward, not intelligence or luck.

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 a unique read. It provides guidance for every social situation you'll come across, from what should I say, hello, how was your weekend, I disagree with you, stop doing that, here's a story, 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 bestselling 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. He is without doubt a uniquely qualified individual to teach you these tactics. How to assert yourself, stand your ground, and argue with the best. -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. -How to say goodbye (or good riddance) gracefully. -Instantly setting a tone of friendship and openness with strangers. Exact words and phrases - always know what to say for social engagement. -Common and subtle conversational habits you need to stop right now -How to deal with passive-aggressive people and finally say NO. -Argumentation best practices and how to corner people with your own bag of tricks. -How to turn friends into enemies and charm just about anyone. Gain abilities you thought impossible: (1) to charm and captivate, and (2) to defend and confront. 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 tactics. Perhaps more importantly, you won't be taken advantage of, be called a doormat, or lose arguments anymore. You'll be able to reclaim your time, energy, and life.

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 how to systematically combat and replace compulsions with healthy mindsets. This is 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 an Assertiveness Action Plan unlike any other. Gain respect, set boundaries, and ask for what you really want. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling 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. 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.

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 bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of 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. -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. -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. Life is full of gatekeepers, like it or not. Your skill won't open those doors, and neither will your brains. People do things for people they like - your likability is the ultimate shortcut through life's obstacles and gatekeepers. Become friends with everyone you come across and your social, professional, and romantic lives will become that much easier.

Stop making decisions based on fear of failure, rejection, anxiety, 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? Not just "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 bestselling author and sought-after social skills coach and trainer. He was also one of the plumpest 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 facing and how you're hurting. In addition, a companion workbook is here for your disposal. 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." Stop thinking about the "what ifs" in your life. Because confidence will turn them all into inevitabilities. Your goals, your social circle, your relationships, your career, and your life - confidence is the key. Confidence creates the life you want and lets you smash through goals, while making sure you never feel invisible, waste your potential, or feel paralyzed from anxiety.

THIS ALBUM COLLECTS OVER 20 PHOTOS.Flamingo bird is also known as the bird with pink feather. He has been named "Flamingo pink" hair of the flamingo will vary according to each species, from pale pink to crimson or scarlet. This is because the food nutrients from shrimp and mushrooms are types of alpha and beta carotene. But by then the birds that feed on zoo hair turned white because of the lack of these nutrients. If, in the alternative, such as carrots or beetroot-colored hair, it will return to normal.

Break through the static and make a real impact on people. Improve your speaking and listening, and everything in-between. Communication is not just chit-chat, and it is not just the words coming out of people's mouths. It's like an onion with layers and layers of nuance, and the deeper you go, the more important it becomes. Learn how to utilize this powerful tool to your fullest advantage. Cultivate respect, trust, and comfort with anyone you come across. The Art of Impactful Communication is about the most important skill you can ever possess: how to clearly communicate your thoughts and feelings, and receive the same from others. It sounds simple, but then you realize that every day is filled with misunderstandings, passive-aggression, missed opportunities, and emotional outbursts. Why? Genuine communication that leads to long-lasting relationships is rare, and it's not easy to discover the gaps that hold us back. This book shows you the way and draws deep into both human psychology and usable tips and tricks to transform the way you relate to others. Effectively use communication to accomplish your personal and professional goals. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He's taught direct communication skills for a number of years, and innately understands how to get below the surface with people and spark up relationships. Apply these principles anywhere: parties, networking events, dates, and family get-togethers. -Learn the approach, mindset, and mental slogans for opening people up. -How to understand subtext, empathy, and everything that's not being said. -How human psychology plays motivates clear communication practices. Learn social intelligence, empathy, and social awareness. -Validation and respect - why they are so difficult to achieve. -How to listen with intent, actively listen, and the four stages of listening. -Breaking down people's defenses and getting personal quickly. Build fulfilling new relationships, and nurture and deepen your existing ones. People don't have the time to give you second chances. Put your best foot forward by understanding what really matters in communication. Relationships are the key to happiness and fulfillment, and this book unlocks them.

THIS ALBUM COLLECTS OVER 20 PHOTOS.Flamingo bird is also known as the bird with pink feather. He has been named "Flamingo pink" hair of the flamingo will vary according to each species, from pale pink to crimson or scarlet. This is because the food nutrients from shrimp and mushrooms are types of alpha and beta carotene. But by then the birds that feed on zoo hair turned white because of the lack of these nutrients. If, in the alternative, such as carrots or beetroot-colored hair, it will return to normal.

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 (1) felt massive relief at cancelled plans, (2)had mild to huge annoyance in huge gatherings of strangers, and (3) want to figure out how to socialize better and more effectively without social fatigue, this book 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 bestselling 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 book, 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. Exactly where to go, how to engage, and what to say for deeper connections. -Understanding your biology. -How to survive and thrive in any raging party. -Charging your social battery strategically. -The exact environments you thrive in and strengths you possess. Find your solitude in our loud world. -Escape any obligation or interaction gracefully. -How to implement "introvert life design." -Interpersonal dynamics with friends, co-workers, 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.