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"Linguistics is arguably the most hotly contested property in the academic realm. It is soaked with the blood of poets, theologians, philosophers, philologists, psychologists, biologists, anthropologists, and neurologists, along with whatever blood can be got out of grammarians."- Russ Rymer

Who knew linguistics was such a hotbed of activity?

I have an image of professors in tweed giving their intellectual enemies fierce tongue lashings.

And what is it about the study of language that could have these normally peaceful types (poets, writers) soaked in blood?

Language is powerful - derisive and divisive at the same time that it is full of potential and beauty.

Keeping in mind the thought, 'The pen is mightier than the sword', I'd like to examine the eight most counterproductive words as applied to persuasion.

These words diminsh persuasion not only in daily interactions, but in your interactions with your affluent prospects and clients. Most specifically in groups of elite individuals do we need to be congruent in our actions and words.

There are always exceptions to the rule, and these eight dangerous words to persuasoin are no different. There are times when you'll want to use them. See if you can discover these exceptions and use them to your benefit.

If you're just starting out in persuasion, these are most definitely words you need to avoid because they have a way of backfiring.

Understanding the importance of rapport is key. After that, gaining and keeping rapport can be quite tricky.

The goal of rapport is to become a magnetic force with your affluent clients and prospects. You draw them to you and have them thinking, 'This person is like me. I want to work with him.'

Stumbles and blunders in language such as these eight words can stop the rapport from flowing. They cut it off at the knees, so to speak, and cast doubt upon you. That's why I call them 'dangerous'.

BUT.

This word has very strange properties. It simply cancels everything that goes before. Whatever is said before the word but is gone, it gets canceled out.

"I wanted to buy you a present, but. . ." Yeah. I'm not getting a present, am I?

"I'd like to go out with you, but..." I'm not going to go out with you.

The word but cancels everything that comes before it, every single thing, gone, destroyed, nada.

TRY.

Try is not doing. It presupposes that you're going to fail. It doesn't exist. Either you do what you say or you don't, but 'try' is that in between nothingness.

On an advanced level, I love the word try and I use it all the time.

IF.

'If' is similar to 'try' because it presupposes "might not". It also is a weak word. It weakens who you are and what you're talking about.

"If you like what I'm telling you about today, maybe you'd like to see about possibly, you know, signing up."

Does 'if' instill confidence and reassurance? Not really.

'If' lacks intention and strength. It doesn't support you and build you up. And worse, it gives your prospects a way out.

MIGHT.

'Might' also reeks of weakness. It's wishy-washy.

"I might be able to help you." Well, can you help me or not?

It just takes away all the personal power. Watch your personal power, enhance your power every single time you can. Speak with authority and you will be respected by the affluent AND rewarded by them.

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Kenrick Cleveland teaches strategies to earn the business of affluent prospects using persuasion. He runs unique public and private seminars and offers home study courses, audio/visual learning tools, and coaching programs in persuasion strategies.

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