Thread by @BowTiedElephant

"Persuasion Secrets of the World's Most Charismatic & Influential Villains"

by Ben Settle

(I'm reading about marketing and persuasion these days)

A Book Notes thread 👇

"Villain" is used as a positive word here

A powerful man who can accomplish anything he sets his mind on, and is utterly despised, but cannot be touched by the scandalous authorities of the system is a Villain

(Clowns the Authorities are!)

The most powerful and persuasive Villains in the world, all possess one thing in common - It's Charisma

It means
"Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others"

Charisma is the ultimate power one can desire for and hold on

If you have it, then the world will hand you anything you want. Job promotions, Dames, Money, Sales, Secret Knowledge etc..

THE 10 SECRETS OF CHARISMATIC VILLAINS:

1. A VILLAIN WITHOUT A MISSION IS LIKE A MAN WITHOUT TESTICLES

- A villain has a mission that transcends himself. It's a personal quest and it can be anything you want
Once you have a mission u must nurture, protect and ruthlessly pursue it

- It must be the first thing u work on when u wake up and the last thing on your mind when u go to sleep
- Bow only to the altar of your mission. Not to dames, friends, or any other person

2. ANNIHILATE YOUR NEEDINESS

Stop being needy and you'll become more charismatic. Neediness repels people away from u. They can sense it in your words, tonalities and body language. Nobody wants to be around a needy man

Here are some neediness 'tells'

• talk a lot when trying to persuade someone to do what u want
• asking ppl to spend time with u, instead of inviting them to
• constantly checking your phone when waiting for a reply
• afraid of not being liked
• complain about ppl not making time for u

• get emotional when someone tells u 'no'
• always available, no matter what
• fear losing ppl in your life
• show respect to ppl who don't respect u back
• work on other ppl's mission before working on your own each day
• apologize all the time
etc

How to stop being needy? Just do the opposite of all above

Simply put, WITHHOLD INTEREST FROM PEOPLE

3. SELFISHLY PAY YOURSELF FIRST

Starting today, pay yourself the first 10% of every dollar you earn, and invest the first hour of every day into your Mission

Use that money and time to work on your own projects, products, ideas to make money

4. SECURE YOUR "SCREW YOU" FUND

It's 6 months to a year of income set aside untouched. This helps you avoid becoming needy when times become tough

You don't have to depend on someone else, or do things you don't like doing, or quit your job if the boss starts to act like an a-hole

5. RUTHLESSLY KNOCK PEOPLE OFF THEIR PEDESTALS

Don't put other people on a pedestal. Don't worship anyone

When you put someone on a pedestal the only way they can see u is by looking down on u!

Knock them off. Put only your Mission on the pedestal and only worship that

6. EXECUTE YOUR INNER NICE GUY WITH EXTREME PREJUDICE

"Your compassion is a weakness your enemies will not share" - Ra's al Ghul

Being nice is one of the worst things u can ever do not only to yourself, but to everyone around u

Being 'nice' gets u only this:

* dumped/friendzoned by women
* passed up for promotions
* beaten in business
* taken advantage of
* preyed upon by scammers, liars, thieves

Slaying your inner nice guy means:
* setting boundaries for what is and is not acceptable

* eject low class jackass people, end toxic relationship (even if it's family)
* have standards with who u'll give your time/attention/love/help/resource etc
* if you're good at something, never do it for free (joker)
* be selfish

7. STAKE & BEHEAD THE TIME VAMPIRES

These are ppl who'll use, abuse and take your time & suck every ounce of your charisma & influence out of your mind and body

Here are some Time Vampires:
- Mr. Have-You-Got-A-Minute?
- Mr. Meeting
- Mr. Trivia
- The Debating Dracula

- The Phone Calling Count Chokula
- The "I'll Be Right Back" Barnabas Collins
- The Always-Late-Lestat
- The Nagging Nosferatu
- The Count of Chronic Texting
- Bride of Debating Dracula

Ignore and eject them out of your life completely

8. VILLAINS NEVER LOSE SLEEP OVER THE OPINIONS OF SHEEP

Go after your Mission without apology, excuse or hesitation.
If you need guidance, pick your advisors carefully.

And ignore sheep - the naysayers, unsolicited feedback-givers who try to tell u to do things that are not in line with your goals

9. PATIENCE: A SUPER VILLAIN'S DEADLIEST WEAPON

Watch "The Count of Monte Cristo" to understand what it means to win the world with patience
A Villain with patience is a Super Villain

10. BE THE JOKER

Great Villains have Impact - in every word he says, every story he tells, and every move he makes

Eg: The Joker. U never forget anything he says or does. He doesn't bore u. Nobody treats him with indifference

This impact creates fear in his enemies, loyalty in his henchmen and supremely charismatic and influential

So, how to be impactful?
- tell unforgettable stories
- be unpredictable and funny
- change rules on a dime
- escalate quickly
- keep expanding your ambitions

- be not affected by money
- think deeper than anyone
- pursue excellence
- have no fear

FIN!

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