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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around your partner? Or that the wrong phrase might set them off? Are you unhappy in your relationship, but can't bear to pull yourself away from it? Do you feel inadequate and sometimes deserving of the treatment you get? Recognize that your partner is your manipulator and abuser - don't allow them to force the upper hand. Mind Games uncovers a host of underhanded, sneaky, and malicious emotional manipulation tactics that manipulators and abusers use to beat you down and control you. We might all be able to recognize blatant abuse, but when we're emotionally invested, it's tough to see the little signs that are in front of our faces sometimes. They'll lead to you feeling worthless and vulnerable, making it almost impossible to truly leave your situation. In this book, I identify many common tactics that you may be intimately and sadly familiar with, complete with real life examples for each to help you identify them in your daily life.What emotionally manipulative tactics will you learn to identify and stop? * Gaslighting and telling you that your concern is an overreaction, or quite simply wrong. * How the silent treatment is used as punishment and forces compliance. * Playing the victim and how it transforms your issues into guilt and pity. * Your abuser's time machine and how they use it to their advantage.More importantly: * An analysis of the psychology behind why your partner acts they way they do... and why you stay. * Guidelines for how to deal with a partner that is your manipulator and abuser. * Why your abuser loves controlling you, not necessarily you. Emotional manipulation tactics are still abuse, even if there are no physical signs. Gain the knowledge and subsequent courage you need to leave your situation and find true happiness, not someone else's definition of it. Learn to detect when your abuser is not acting in your best interest, and exactly how they make you believe that they are.Start re-writing the rules to your abuser's mind games.

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.

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.

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. How to break inertia, overthinking, paralysis, sloth, and insecurity. Take Rapid Action deconstructs the psychology of laziness and why tomorrow always sounds like a better idea. This book 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 bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from 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% 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.

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 inside this book. 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 backwards 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 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. Analyze people for better social interactions, less conflict, more likability, 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.