Learn the art of convincing people

Convincing people is the most powerful attribute of a personality. It is the art of convincing people that help you succeed. It is not that art which everybody is endowed with. But it is an art that you can learn and imbibe on your way to ‘ride for pride’.

If you have successfully convinced someone to a point, about your decision, you know that there is some genius in you. The ability to make others believe is no mean feat, but then, it takes some skill and a good deal of arguing to attain that trust. It’s normal for people to get suspicious and doubt your intentions.

No matter how altruistic you are, your urge to win over others will always be met with resistance. However, it’s important that you stick to your point and get it conveyed effectively and confidently.

Tips and Tricks of Convincing Effectively

Prepare yourself

Before you persuade others you must prepare yourself on the subject with its advantages and disadvantages. You must have clarity on the subject, its pros and cons, its short term and long term advantages, its alternatives and all the other things that can be. Having your ideologies and facts in place before you impose them on others is important. You can’t convince someone when you aren’t sure about it yourself. If you are not sure of what you want to say, then it’s less likely that they you will be able to talk anyone else into it. Imagine convincing someone literate that the statue of liberty is in France! You don’t want to make a fool of yourself, while convincing others!.

You must have right attitude

Attitude is an attribute that will help you win. Right attitude will help you winning heart and convincing people. You need to present yourself as reliable , polite, likeable person whoch have potential to listen to others view point as well. If you have all these attitudes, your half of battle is won. Therefore, try building up the right attitude without being too pushy or annoying. Gaining the trust of the person can do a lot in the convincing process.

Confidence And Assertiveness
You need to show your confidence and assertiveness on any decision or concept. If you yourself is not confident, you cannot convince others. Be self-assured and confident. This does not mean you have to yell out your ideas and dominate others’ thoughts. Instead of being a silent whisper with shrugging shoulders, a firm tone really works when you have to place your ideas across effectively.

Listen Carefully
Convincing people is all about having your point put through besides effectively justifying why the other person’s viewpoints are not quite right. For that, it is essential to listen carefully to what the other person has to say. Don’t just stuff your beliefs down someone’s throat, but listen and ponder over the other person’s viewpoints too.

Lead by example

Your actions are likely to inspire them to follow suit. Go ahead and bend your life in the direction you plan to talk people into. Instead of being a talking parrot, it’s better to be the inspiration people look up to.

Be Patient
Never seem desperate when trying to put your point across. Not only does this weaken your debate, but it also makes the person doubtful. To come as an unbiased and reliable person, don’t push your thoughts, but rely on an intelligent one on one conversation.

Shape your Debate Plan-fully
Shape your debate so that it is suited to the person. You must have a plan for the same. If you want make a point, reach there in phased and planned manner. You must have enough examples for the same

C. R. Arun