FS Extra đź‘Ł Expose the mind games you never noticed
Published: Mon, 09/22/25
Updated: Mon, 09/22/25
Have you ever looked back on a conversation and thought, “Why did I agree to that?”
It happens more often than we like to admit. Sometimes it’s subtle, you feel a little guilty, a little pressured and suddenly you’re doing something you never planned on.
The truth is, influence rarely feels like influence in the moment. It feels like your own idea. That’s why it works so well.
Once you see the patterns, everything changes.
You start spotting the moment when someone is steering you...
The pause they hold a little too long, the “compliment sandwich” before a difficult ask and the way they frame a choice to make one option look obvious.
This isn’t about becoming suspicious of everyone.
It’s about staying in control of your own decisions, even when the pressure is on.
That’s why I recommend taking a closer look at this
Inside, you’ll learn how to spot lies, resist manipulation and even use influence techniques ethically when you need to be more persuasive.
Think of it as mental jiu-jitsu, using awareness to keep your footing no matter what comes at you.
Check it out here
Once you know what to look for, it’s almost impossible for someone to pull the strings without you noticing.
That kind of awareness changes everything.
Discover the full playbook here
You’ll walk away from conversations feeling clear-headed, calm and confident, instead of second-guessing yourself later.
It’s one of the most valuable skills you can ever develop.
View and share a few past emails here
See you again soon.
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It happens more often than we like to admit. Sometimes it’s subtle, you feel a little guilty, a little pressured and suddenly you’re doing something you never planned on.
The truth is, influence rarely feels like influence in the moment. It feels like your own idea. That’s why it works so well.
Once you see the patterns, everything changes.
You start spotting the moment when someone is steering you...
The pause they hold a little too long, the “compliment sandwich” before a difficult ask and the way they frame a choice to make one option look obvious.
This isn’t about becoming suspicious of everyone.
It’s about staying in control of your own decisions, even when the pressure is on.
That’s why I recommend taking a closer look at this
Inside, you’ll learn how to spot lies, resist manipulation and even use influence techniques ethically when you need to be more persuasive.
Think of it as mental jiu-jitsu, using awareness to keep your footing no matter what comes at you.
Check it out here
Once you know what to look for, it’s almost impossible for someone to pull the strings without you noticing.
That kind of awareness changes everything.
Discover the full playbook here
You’ll walk away from conversations feeling clear-headed, calm and confident, instead of second-guessing yourself later.
It’s one of the most valuable skills you can ever develop.
View and share a few past emails here
See you again soon.
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