Have you ever wished that you could influence people and persuade them to do what you want? Have you ever felt that your relationships could be improved if you knew the secrets to persuasion?Well, if you have ever desired to have that kind of knowledge at your fingertips, then you need to read this book. From this book, you will gain an insidious understanding of the concept of manipulation and other concepts that are closely related to it. You will understand how manipulation works, and with the help of real-world examples, you will learn how various manipulation techniques work.Where manipulation is concerned, this book serves as both a sword and a shield: you will learn how to use manipulation to your benefit, but you will also receive valuable insights on how you can defend yourself from being manipulated by malicious people.A sizable chunk of this book is dedicated to explaining the concept of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and exploring mind control techniques that make use of this concept. You will, therefore, learn how to use NLP for the purposes of persuasion.This book:- Explains how to read people and figure them out if you want to manipulate them- Teaches you how you can use manipulation techniques to influence people in all facets of life, it features detailed examples of how the techniques will play out in both personal and professional relationships- Explores the moral question surrounding the use of manipulation, and it explains how manipulation relates to influence and persuasion- Explains in detail how you can use the most effective NLP mind control techniques to your benefit without crossing the line- Explains NLP-related subliminal persuasion techniques that you can apply in pretty much all interactions you'll have from now on- Teaches you the systematic approach that you can take when you want to persuade people effectively- It looks at the principles of persuasion in the context of romantic relationships, and it explains how those principles can come in handy when you want to strengthen your relationship- Discusses the most common forms of emotional manipulation so that you can watch out for them in your personal and professional life