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I Simply Want You to be Happy

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Perspective

I was chatting over the phone with one of my clients the other day and something profound happened. I truly realized why I’m on this planet:

I’m here to make YOU happy.

And no, not through flattery or other rah-rah bullshit you see from some of these self-help gurus.

My place is to help you create an extraordinary life. To imagine beyond your wildest dreams, what is achievable in the world. To break you out of your shell and explore the impossible.

From here on out, I am devoting my life to making You happy.

But how can I make someone happy? No person can make someone do anything without coercion. And according to tv crime dramas, that never ends well.

Alright, I should reword my passion:

Helping You Achieve Happiness

First, let’s explore what happiness is, or actually what happiness isn’t. A shit-eating grin is not happiness. Success is not happiness.

In reality, the preconceived notions of happiness are myths.
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Becoming a Great Conversationalist

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Mentality

Don’t you love having a chat with someone who leaves a lasting impression on you? You know, the kind of convo that makes you think, “Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed talking with that person.” Well, I’m willing to bet that you overlooked the reoccurring theme in these chats:

Think back to your last great conversation. Now ask yourself, who did most of the talking? Contrary to what you may remember, it’s most likely YOU who talked the most. Not them.

In general, a great conversationalist is usually not the dominant talker in the group. But rather it is the person who asks the questions, listens and responds intelligently to the topic.

They control the direction of the conversation with their questions. All while accurately and intelligently chiming in only when the chat warrants. Put in other words, they know when to add their two cents and when to keep quiet.

And this method unequivocally works because anyone with a pulse loves to talk about themselves and the stuff they are passionate about.

Trying This At Home

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