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My Book Club series is back! These are my top 10 key takeaways from Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive by Noah J. Goldstein, Steve J. Martin, and Robert Cialdini. “Can you recommend a book for…?” “What are you reading right now?” “What are your favorite books?” I get asked those types of questions a lot and, as an avid reader and all-around bibliophile, I'm always happy to oblige. I also like to encourage people to read as much as possible because knowledge benefits you much like compound interest. The more you learn, the more you know; the more you know, the more you can do; the more you can do, the more opportunities you have to succeed. On the flip side, I also believe there's little hope for people who aren't perpetual learners. Life is overwhelmingly complex and chaotic, and it slowly suffocates and devours the lazy and ignorant. So, if you're a bookworm on the lookout for good reads, or if you'd like to get into the habit of reading, this book club for you. The idea here is simple: Every month, I'll share a book that I've particularly liked, why I liked it, and several of my key takeaways from it. I'll also keep things short and sweet so you can quickly decide whether the book is likely to be up your alley or not. Alright, let's get to the takeaways. --- Timestamps: 0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe and leave a comment! 4:26 - Decision fatigue. 5:09 - Devote training time on errors and how those errors can be avoided. 7:20 - Argue against your self interest. 7:38 - Search others for their virtues. 8:00 - Point out potential losses. 8:27 - Have product and company names that are easy to read and pronounce. 8:50 - Give gifts that are significant, unexpected, and personalized. 9:11 - My award-winning fitness books for men and women: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/ 11:10 - Commitment and consistency based strategies. 11:43 - Free the consumer from previous commitment. 12:17 - Mysterious influences. --- Mentioned on the Show: My award-winning fitness books for men and women: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/
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Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career conducting scientific research on what leads people to say “Yes” to requests and appeals. The results of his research, his ensuing articles, and New York Times bestselling books have earned him an acclaimed reputation as a respected scientist and engaging storyteller.His books, including “Influence” and “Pre-Suasion,” have sold more than 7-million copies in 44 different languages. Robert is also the Regents' Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at Arizona State University.In this episode, Robert joins Greg to talk about what's changed in the 30 years between his published books; authority & credibility; the predominance of fear in our culture; and how they each teach ethics in their business courses.Episode Quotes:What is the importance of social scientists observing phenomena in the field? 6:49: I think it's crucially important for a couple of reasons. One is in the laboratory; we control or eliminate all sources that may affect our data except the ones that we are studying. That's what we try to do. Those may be the things that exist in the natural environment that could influence the effects, but we don't register their influence because we've eliminated them in the hothouse of the experimental lab. So, that's one thing. The other is we can see the power of the effects that we find in the field because if they are successful, they have overcome all of this myriad of other influences that are working on people—making decisions, making choices, in everyday situations to transcend all that ground noise that's going on, that could otherwise eliminate the effect if the effect wasn't strong enough to overpower those influences.How can we manage the constant barrage of appeals for our attention?26:50: There's one strategy that is the most powerful in rebalancing the scales against the larger impact that a salient argument has. And that is to consider the opposite.Influence as a leadership tool47:22: For leadership, you want influence in the long term. You want to create an aura that allows people to feel comfortable moving in your direction, even though they don't have to make a purchase or anything, but they're willing to go along with your preferences because you've established yourself as a credible source of authority for them.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Daniel KahnemanGuest Profile:Professional Profile at Arizona State UniversityRobert Cialdini WebsiteRobert Cialdini on TwitterRobert Cialdini on LinkedInHis Work:Influence At WorkInfluence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of PersuasionPre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and PersuadeThe small BIG: small changes that spark big influenceYes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive
Are you frustrated trying to figure out how to grow and monetize on Instagram? You feel like you're constantly posting valuable content but your engagement is low and you're not getting any sales? I'm bringing in the queen of social media monetization, Ariel Carr, an Instagram Expert who teaches hustlers and entrepreneurs how to scale to six figures through Instagram. Having made $100,000 in 90 days by monetizing her own Instagram, she is on a mission to teach others how to do the same. Today, we break down how you can ramp up your Instagram growth strategy, the types of content that sell and Ariel shares her proven techniques that got her $100K sales on the platform. In today's episode on monetizing your Instagram we chat about: How she leveraged the pandemic to build her brand Knowing your content pillars to create content that resonates with your audience Why video content is king! Staying consistent on Instagram How to lead with intention and value to stand as an expert in your field and build trust What new technique Ariel is doing to her Instagram Strategy to boost her visibilty Ways to get your TikTok to go platinum What to do when you know you can't be active on social media The importance of builidng your team and understanding who your first hires should be Resources Mentioned https://asiaabston655.lpages.co/dream-life-dropshipping-v1/ (Join my FREE Dropshipping Training ) https://www.amazon.com/Yes-Scientifically-Proven-Ways-Persuasive/dp/1416576142 (This week's Get Rich Read is Yes!: 50 Scentifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive by )https://www.amazon.com/Yes-Scientifically-Proven-Ways-Persuasive/dp/1416576142 (Noah J. Goldstein Ph.D, Steve J. Martin, Robert Cialdini Ph.D) The Get Drunk Cocktail of the week is a Classic Mojito, https://cookieandkate.com/classic-mojito-recipe/ (try this recipe) https://www.arielcarr.com/sociallypaid-program-live (Tap into Ariel's course, Socially Paid ) https://arielcarr.gumroad.com/l/kfkPH (Grab your E-Money Bundle) Connect with Ariel Carr https://www.arielcarr.com/ (Visit Ariel's website) https://www.instagram.com/arielcarr/ (Follow Ariel on Instagram @arielcarr) Connect with Asia: https://absolutelyabston.com/ (Check out Absolutely Abston) https://theluxelifeacademy.thinkific.com/ (Check out the Life Luxe Academy ) https://www.instagram.com/getrichorgetdrunktrying/ (Connect with me on Instagram @getrichorgetdrunktrying) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeX0zNOgPE6JhfhYdMrhVAA/videos (Check out my YouTube Channel) Thanks so much for tuning in! Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode and let's continue this conversation over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/getrichorgetdrunktrying/ (@getrichorgetdrunktrying.)
Welcome to the world's first red pill late night call-in show. Mature content, viewer discretion is advised. --------------------------------- Level up your game, fitness, lifestyle, and more by joining The Fraternity at the link below
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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/relationships-with-donors-Donors relate to authenticity.Today's episode of Fundraising @ Camp examines the ins-and-outs of maintaining relationships with donors. Heather outlines how she prioritizes meet-ups with donors and her not-so-secret strategy for keeping up with various details she learns about donors during conversations with them. Heather and Joe also explain some fundamental truths about donors themselves. Joe and Heather start this episode with answering what fundraising events or strategies they would never use that others think are great ideas. Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.-Please enjoy and subscribe to Fundraising @ Camp wherever you get your favourite Podcasts!What is something that you want to know about fundraising at camp? Email travis@gocamp.pro, and let us know!-This Episode's Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!Heather: Lily Family School of Philanthropy The Fund Raising SchoolJoe: Generosity Network BookTravis: Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive -Your Hosts:Heather Withrow, President & CEO - JumonvilleTravis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProJoe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams-Thanks to our sponsor!CampBrainCampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round. Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. Check out another one of CampBrain's cool contributions to the camp industry: the Administrators' Hall of Fame.
Welcome to Course Q&A, where I answer your most pressing questions about course creation, sales, and launching! Questions Answered In This Episode: Q1. "Can you review tools/apps/software to help with course creation?" Q2. "How do you know when you're ready to launch a course? Can you talk about evaluating the season of life you're in to know if it's the right time to launch a program?" Q3. "Buyer psychology!!" COURSE TOOLS MENTIONED: Google Drive Asana KeyNote QuickTime iMovie Canva Adobe Illustrator Creative Market PDF Escape Teachable Squarespace MotionMail Elf Sight Countdown Timer Deadline Funnel OTHER STUFF MENTIONED Course Creation Bootcamp: https://kristadickson.com/bootcamp Beta Launch, Baby!: https://kristadickson.com/beta Favorite Sales Psychology Books: Yes! : 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive by Goldstein et al Pre-suasion by Robert Cialdini The Art of the Click by Glenn Fisher Persuasion by Lee Hartley Carter LET'S HANG OUT! ✌️ Stalk me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskristadickson/ Visit my website: https://kristadickson.com/ Check out my courses: https://kristadickson.com/courses
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Brian Ahearn, CMCT, is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. He is also the Director of Learning with State Auto Insurance. Brian's areas of expertise include sales, customer service, leadership, and business coaching with an emphasis on applying the science of influence in everyday situations. He is one of only 20 individuals in the world who currently hold the CMCT designation. This specialization in the psychology of persuasion was earned directly from Dr. Robert B. Cialdini – the recognized authority on the science of ethical persuasion. Brian's blog, Influence PEOPLE, is followed by readers in more than 200 countries and made the Online Psychology Degree Guide Top 30 Psychology Blogs of 2012. He was named one of The Top 100 Influencer's of 2016 by Science of Digital Marketing. Brian authored the LinkedIn course Persuasive Selling and has been cited in The small BIG, Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive, and Introducing Persuasion: A Practical Guide.
Brian Ahearn specializes in applying the science of influence and persuasion in everyday situations, and authored the LinkedIn course Persuasive Selling and has been cited in The small BIG, Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive, and Introducing Persuasion: A Practical Guide. Brian believes the ability to connect with someone is everywhere, it just takes a conversation and an intense curiosity to find commonalities. Key Takeaways [2:45] Brian trained under Dr. Robert Cialdini. Dr. Cialdini loves to research and experiment with different theories. Brian, on the other hand, loves taking that research and applying it right away. [6:05] Leaders can use influence for good (instead of manipulation) by being empathic and taking the time to truly know the person working for them. When you have people’s best interests at heart, it’s easy to get good work done. [10:50] Salespeople who understand technology and know how to build a connection virtually are really going to thrive in this new environment. Understanding the technology you’re working with right now is critical when you can’t shake someone’s hand. [13:25] The biggest mistake that Brian sees in coaching is when companies do not give coaches the correct space or training for them to excel in their company environment. [14:55] Coaches shouldn’t be ‘telling’ people what to do. They should be asking the right questions and getting the mentee to act on their own. [17:30] A good salesperson asks questions, allows the customer to talk, and when they’re listening, they start to understand the customer’s needs and buying type. The same applies to coaching. [20:40] People right now are finding out how strong their customer relations really are because they have to connect differently than before. [22:20] During this time, it’s important to show genuine concern for people! Sometimes just reaching out to check in and see how they’re doing, is all you need to do. [24:20] The more we find we have in common, the more we naturally like that person. [31:00] It’s up to you to emotionally start connecting with people. Look for everything you can find about a person that the two of you have in common. 31:00] It’s up to you to emotionally start connecting with people. Look for everything you can find that you have in common with this new person or acquaintance. [32:55] A lot of good things are coming out of quarantine. People from all over are using Zoom to connect with old friends. [36:20] People are more motivated by what they might lose than what they might gain. [39:15] You need to trust that when you have people’s best interests at heart, that they will respond positively to that. It all starts with you and the choices that you make. [42:30] There’s something good in everybody and if you can find it, even the most difficult people will become someone you could enjoy working with. Quotable Quotes “If I ask the right questions and help you come up with a solution, you will be much more committed to that solution because you came up with it.” “It’s easy for us to say yes to people we know and like.” “Go in with a mindset of how can I come to like them.” Resources Mentioned Influencepeople.biz Connect with John on Twitter: @BrianAhearn Brian’s book: Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, by Robert B. Cialdini The Best of Enemies (film 2019) The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by: Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn’t selfish. Click HERE to get gritty! Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.
Stephen Martin and Joe Marks, PhD dive deep into one of the most important eye-openers about communication in our world today: the importance of WHO delivers the message. Their book, “Messengers: Who We Listen To, Who We Don’t, and Why,” is a major revamp on the claim made by Marshall McLuhan in 1964 that, “The Medium IS the Message.” While Steve and Joe are hard-pressed to say McLuhan’s refrain is dead, it’s being outsized by a more contemporary and relevant one: “The Messenger IS the Message.” In our conversation with Steve and Joe, we discussed the way they’ve broken down their research and organized their book. The first section is on what they refer to as Hard Messenger Traits: Socio-Economic Position, Competence, Dominance, and Attractiveness. The second section works its way through the Soft Messenger Traits: Warmth, Vulnerability, Trustworthiness, and Charisma. Their comments deconstruct how motivated reasoning is more than just aligning our tolerance for untruth with our desires; more importantly, it’s an alignment with the person who is expressing our desires. To illustrate this point, they asked UK voters if they thought that Boris Johnson lied about Brexit. Seventy-five percent agreed that he did. Then the researchers asked if the voters still considered Johnson trustworthy. For “Leavers,” the lies no impact on his trustworthiness. He wasn’t tainted because his lies served the voters’ underlying goals. While there are decades of psychological research on the impact the messenger has on the message, no one has synthesized it into a single narrative as Joe and Steve have. It’s an excellent read and we found our discussion with them filled with anecdotal gems and slightly uncomfortable laughter. It’s also worth noting that Steve is a co-author with Robert Cialdini, PhD on several great papers their groundbreaking book on persuasion. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Joe and Steve. © 2020 Behavioral Grooves Links Stephen Martin, PhD: @scienceofyes Joe Marks, PhD: @joemarks13 “Messengers: Who We Listen To, Who We Don’t, and Why”: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43522604 Robert Cialdini, PhD: https://www.robertcialdinibf.com/ “YES: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2208661.Yes_?from_search=true&qid=Tk8IuivDSr&rank=1 John Henry Marks, MD: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Marks_(doctor) “I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts0XG6qDIco Musical Links Bettye Swann: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8iSfknnMfc Otis Redding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTVjnBo96Ug Prince: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJhDltzYVQ ELO “Electric Light Orchestra”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQUlA8Hcv4s The Beatles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q_ZzBGPdqE New Order: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYH8DsU2WCk The Baseballs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM2177pHMT0 Joy Division: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dBt3mJtgJc Ed Sheeran: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymjNGjuBCTo Adel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08DjMT-qR9g Aretha Franklin “Think”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqYnevHibaI Aretha Franklin “Respect”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0 Right Said Fred “I’m Too Sexy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5mtclwloEQ AC/DC “Back in Black”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoMLhnvV-yM
Part time expert or hack? A guy owns a business designing websites and moonlights as a house cleaner on the side. Can he bill himself as a part time expert or must he disclose to clients he's got two jobs? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at entrepreneurs who wear lots of hats. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says "Yes, be a part time expert. Clients hire you for solutions for a clean home. They don't want to know that you have another job." Divulging too much dilutes your authority and reduces your expertise. Be a Savvy Cleaner and be the expert of that window of your life. THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/part-time-expert/ RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Novelty COMPARTMENTALIZE 6" wide MAGNET of street sign design - http://amzn.to/2fAQ6Go Feedback that Sticks: The Art of Effectively Communicating Neuropsychological Assessment Results - http://amzn.to/2vwXNBE Impossible to Ignore: Creating Memorable Content to Influence Decisions: Creating Memorable Content to Influence Decisions - http://amzn.to/2fBnCfS Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade - http://amzn.to/2fBnX28 Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive - http://amzn.to/2vtjnIQ Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion - http://amzn.to/2vPD92g Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It - http://amzn.to/2fBbOKp DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE? https://youtu.be/K5UhfH3xaDg GOT A QUESTION for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips FOLLOW SAVVY CLEANER FOR TIPS AND TRAINING ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean and what chemicals to use on various surfaces. Learn the fastest way to start a cleaning business as well as marketing and advertising tips to grow your cleaning service. Ever wonder how to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids? We’ve got you covered from recruiting to employee motivation and retention tactics. Discover strategies to boost your cleaning clientele and how to provide outstanding customer service. And we’ve got time-saving hacks for DIY home cleaners and more. Hosted by Angela Brown, 25-year house cleaning expert and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids. DISCLAIMER: During the shows we recommend services, sites, and products to help you improve your cleaning and grow your cleaning business. We have partnerships or sponsorships with these companies to provide you with discounts, and savings. By clicking on and buying from these links we may receive a commission which helps pay for the production costs of the show. Support the show so we can continue to bring you free tips and strategies to improve your cleaning and help you grow your cleaning business. THANK YOU! SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS: We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that is cohesive to the cleaning industry reach out to our promotional department info[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com
CampNation 9 – Getting Things Done as a Camp Director Links - News about the camping/recreation industry “Teaching About Web Includes Troublesome Parts” (also mentioned: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/ http://www.formspring.me/) Pricing strategies for free lance work and how it may apply to camp (other resources: Robert Cialdini’s Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive) California revises rules on paid interns Discussion Picks Of The Week – A tool that will make you a better camp director Travis: – The 4S Test from our days directing at Cairn. Everything we do at CAIRN must pass the 4 S’s Test. You must answer “yes” to every question in order to proceed. Is it SAFE? Does it promote good STEWARDSHIP of the environment? Does it SERVE others in the community? Does it enhance a person’s SELF-ESTEEM? Dan: How to Market Your Summer Camp | Camp Marketing News. Jenn: Time Driver Joe: Charity Village
Here's the situation... you're responsible for delivering a project. Your boss comes in today and announces that senior management has decided that you must deliver your project 4 weeks earlier than originally planned.You know that the project is already carrying a lot of risk, and cutting 4 more weeks seems completely unrealistic, at least from your perspective. Yet it also appears, from your perspective, that speaking up or pushing back could be job risking. They aren't looking for your input--they're looking for you to deliver on the demand.Sound familiar?Whether you are a project manager or responsible for leading a team, we are regularly faced with situations that require us to influence others. Yet here's my observation: influence skills are one of the most under-trained areas for many people today. It's almost as if we think influence training is for salespeople or lawyers or "those people over in procurement."{loadposition content_amazonYes}We all can benefit from developing our influence skills. One of my favorite influence books in the last couple years is entitled Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive. I had the opportunity recently to speak with the co-author of Yes!, Steve Martin, and look forward to your feedback on the interview in this cast. By the way, you'll hear Steve share his thoughts on how to deal with that boss with unrealistic timeframes!A practical next step to develop your influence skills is to get a copy of the book that Steve authored with Robert Cialdini and Noah Goldstein: Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive. Also, check out Dr. Cialdini's classic: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.Steve puts out a very helpful newsletter entitled the Inside Influence Report. I encourage you to sign-up for it. If you are interested in developing the influence skills of your project managers, team leads, or other organizational leaders, give us a call! Between keynotes, workshops, and executive coaching, we have a number of ways that we can help your leaders improve their influence skills. You can contact us toll-free at (866) 884-5323 or via e-mail at show@i-leadonline.com.{loadposition content_amazonInfluence}I invite you to join me in our next episode when I talk with Cornelius Fichtner, the host of The Project Management Podcast. For those of you who are certified PMP's and are interested in some helpful ways to get the required PDU's to maintain your certification, you particularly don't want to miss this episode!You can receive notices of new podcast episodes via e-mail, allowing you to listen to them more conveniently and in a timely manner. Sign up here!And, one last thing! Would you take a moment to let a friend or colleague know about The People and Projects Podcast? I'd love to pour into them as well, to help them lead people and deliver projects.Thanks for joining us for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! Total Duration: 44:34 Download episode 23
Hints and tips for media appearances, speaking and social media. This week; Abu Dhabi; X Factor; Simon Cowell; Old Fogies at the BBC; Be Persuasive; Three Media Myths; Who Cares?; An Interview with Negotiation Expert Derek Arden; Music from Ryan Schmidt
Judge sentences man to 6 months for yawning in court http://www.boingboing.net/2009/08/12/judge-sentences-man.html Judges wield their power to initiate force against people Our fellow political slaves are oftentimes the biggest hindrance to achieving freedom A "republic" is just another form of statism--treating individuals in an involuntary fashion Most fellow political slaves represent the ideas they were taught in governmental schools For instance, most say that we need "good rulers" or political "leaders" Political "leaders" thrive on arbitrary and involuntary collectives of people Statist falsehoods such as "implicit contract" and "consent of the governed" are the mainstays of political slaves It's important to follow the money trail in the so-called court system Lawyers filter out any and all critical thinkers with peremptory challenges The so-called legal system in America is communistic and tribal in nature Statist judges and lawmakers are drunk on power, coercive and monopolistic power Public property is a contradiction in terms that facilitates all the statist nonsense http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/public_property.html Governmental courts have no jurisdiction because they directly violate property rights The only rights are private property rights, i.e., individual rights http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/individual_rights.html Authoritarianism seeks to control the most basic functions of people's lives The orders in the court mimic the orders in the classroom All governmental courts are kangaroo courts, in which unjust authority reigns, without individuals' consent Go to http://freekeene.com to read comments by statist slaves to free stater posts about tactics of non-compliance Justice agencies in a free market would honor individual rights The only reason to take someone to court is on account of a rights violation The purpose of law and justice in a free society is to right any wrongs perpetrated by aggressors To question things about statism is to stand apart from the collective Ignorance of natural and objective law (based on natural rights) is no excuse! Initiating aggression is wrong Admitting to wrongdoing is not something that pretentious and authoritarian people tend to do Seeking real justice in a statist society is nearly impossible; all that can be done is shaming the wrongdoers, informing others of the illegitimacy of the "court system," and not obeying their rights-violating edicts LAWS THAT PROMOTE OUR PURSUITS OF HAPPINESSES - http://completeliberty.com/chapter8.php Arizona Judge Tells Sheriff "Reveal Password Or Face Contempt" http://yro.slashdot.org/story/09/08/15/212254/Arizona-Judge-Tells-Sheriff-Reveal-Password-Or-Face-Contempt Sheriff Joe Arpaio, authoritarian sociopath par excellence - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWJHu1wgPHU Sheriff Joe Arpaio: The Fascist Face of the Drug War - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBQu1spxxFA How to Survive Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Jail System - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqp0Bo_2644 The Murder of Scott Norberg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BeOd_Ukm_s Ernest Hancock interviews Lew Rockwell and MHD guys, and tells stories about AZ police state nonsense July 23 - http://tinyurl.com/l6x7d4 July 24 - http://tinyurl.com/n94jza http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Standard-Page.htm?EdNo=001&Page=00189 Any organization that funds itself through taxation is invalid Any monopoly provides the lowest quality service at the highest possible price You don't have to do civil disobedience to speak the truth about "government" The more one asserts one's individuality, the more one understands the nature of freedom and oppression The less one asserts one's mind and life, the more the illusion of freedom is maintained If you are worthy of happiness, then it's just a natural thing to assert yourself and respect others Reason, purpose, and self-esteem are key values; rationality, productiveness, and pride are their corresponding virtues Polycentric Order: On Slavery by Philip Hayes http://polycentricorder.blogspot.com/2009/08/on-slavery.html Involuntary servitude is invalid, whether or not there's a contract There is no such thing as partial slavery; in the realm of statism, you're either a slave or you're not Who owns you? Who are you the property of? Yourself No "service" should be provided at the point of a gun The solution to slavery is of course realizing your freedom (via property rights) Crime simply won't pay in a society of complete liberty You must respect yourself enough to respect others in a voluntary society The vast majority of people don't initiate force, even under statism People learn a very distorted view of human nature in governmental schools Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive « alex.moskalyuk http://www.moskalyuk.com/blog/yes-50-scientifically-proven-ways-to-be-persuasive Most people have a very difficult time admitting flaws in their codes of morality Being consistent and persistent with those resistant to truth and respectful morality is key The public relations scheme of government provides ample evidence of its worthlessness bumper music "Clampdown" by The Clash http://www.theclashonline.com/music/london-calling to comment, please go to http://completeliberty.com/magazine/category/91697
Mobile Authority Resistance Vehicle and crew get harassed by border nazis Captured Audio Reveals What Border Agents Think of MHD, Gun Owners & Testicles http://motorhomediaries.com/captured-audio/ https://www.checkpointusa.org/ Uniformed individuals disguise themselves in the cloak of virtue--that "gvmt is our protector" NEW PODCAST BY BRETT - SchoolSucks Podcast: The END of Public Education http://schoolsucks.podomatic.com/ Upwards of ninety percent of Americans are indoctrinated to not question "authority" in governmental schools Lewis Black's Root of All Evil American Idol vs. High School - Opening Statements http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=166309&title=american-idol-vs.-high-school American Idol vs. High School - Oswalt on High School http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=166311&title=american-idol-vs.-high-school Unschooling parents understand that kids need to take responsibility and make their own choices If you're not allowed to have freedom when you're a kid, how will you embrace freedom as an adult? When your young mind is controlled by others, your decision-making ability is seriously compromised Self-governing capitalism fosters self-regulation and self-responsibility http://www.logicallearning.net/liblogicalpoliti.html http://www.logicallearning.net/libmentalshiftin.html Statism fosters mass compliance and thus more acts of authoritarianism A Simulation Study of the Psychology of Imprisonment Conducted at Stanford University http://www.prisonexp.org/ http://www.lucifereffect.com/ The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil by Philip Zimbardo http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0812974441/understandi0d-20 The tribal premise is still culturally predominant, which includes tactics of collective punishment Stop Signs and Liberty by Jeffrey A. Tucker http://mises.org/story/3570 The stop sign as a metaphor for the State The more people reflexively obey the "authorities," the faster we devolve into a police State There is no such thing as "citizens" or "States," so there exists no duties of allegiance or protection Governmental "enforcement" attracts essentially control freaks who seek to dominate others and not honor property rights Cases in point: http://www.rememberfallujah.org/why.htm http://dahrjamailiraq.com/usiraq-rules-of-engagement-thrown-out-the-window http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20080514_iraqs_mosul_a_ghost_city/ http://mindprod.com/politics/iraqvideos.html The military, rather than protecting us, is really protecting their own Mexican gun control evils - http://www.davekopel.com/Espanol/Mexican-Gun-Laws.htm Conversing with a believer in government and liberty, curious about voluntaryism It is not "our government"; one must beware collectivistic possessive pronouns Everything the communists in government provide becomes the literal road to hell Competition, coopetition, and cooperation all factor into providing highly accessible products and services of good value Without control of the highways and byways, the way of life of coercive people ends rather abruptly In for example Massachusetts, even road maintenance is beyond the capabilities of government We don't know the optimal way for roads until they're marketized Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive http://www.moskalyuk.com/blog/yes-50-scientifically-proven-ways-to-be-persuasive Secrets of Libertarian Persuasion by Michael Cloud http://www.theadvocates.org/secrets.html Arguments from effect and arguments from morality can both be employed, but the moral argument is key Ultimately, an individual's relationship to "authority" is the crux of the argument Ask basic questions about how a person was treated by "authorities" during childhood and their feelings about it Advocates of statism commonly identify with their oppressors http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/collectivism.html http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/statism.html http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/tribalism.html Collectivism, statism, and tribalism all deny the rights and fundamental needs of individuals Statism is arguably the worst form of collectivism/tribalism because it coerces people Even if you believe that humans are violent and dangerous, that is yet another argument against government People in power basically fulfill their prophecy of the badness of humanity Governments are the modern incarnation of the violence historically perpetrated by society's thugs A Fable for Our Times By One of the Unreconstructed by Murray N. Rothbard http://www.lewrockwell.com/rothbard/rothbard22.html If you want a voluntary society, you can start by freeing up your personal relationships Speak the truth and strike the root with a principled message If you can't opt out, then you can't legitimately opt in - http://radgeek.com/gt/2009/01/08/can_anybody/ Protection is a realm of service that should not be exempt from the laws of economics and basic morality There's no such thing as protection through aggression! bumper music "I Fought the Law" by Dead Kennedys http://www.deadkennedys.com/albums_give.html http://www.myspace.com/deadkennedys to comment, please go to http://completeliberty.com/magazine/category/91697
Podcast #79: The Rube Goldberg Show! Advisory! Advisory! Advisory! Tinker Toys...create exact same structure while seated back to back Machines...place name of machines on index cards, distribute to groups, have them act them out From the Twitterverse: * russeltarr PhotoPeach: Create movies from photos (simpler than Animoto - for younger students?): http://tinyurl.com/mn3zqm * vtdeacon Two of my students made this animoto of stuff we did this school year. Check it!: http://animoto.com/play/fKS... * russeltarr New iPhone App Lets You Write in Thin Air: http://tinyurl.com/lvkxcu * Educator Doing it wrong. "Teachers banned from Twitter after principal constantly criticises students" (Telegraph) http://ow.ly/dN9f * michelledoddRT @kjarrett: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive « http://bit.ly/10ESlj Shout Outs: Ric Wiltse, Executive Director-Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning- for accepting Troy's proposal for Shawn to present. 3:30 - 4:30pm Professional Learning Networks Shawn McGirr, Troy Patterson Content: M/SC/SS Level: GENERAL Room: W104 "Networking is a basic tenet of education. Come and learn how you can create your own Personal Learning Network. Learn which tools you can use to develop a network that meets YOUR needs. Learn the continuum of professional learning network development. Learn how to use podcasts, wikis, social networking (facebook, et. al.), social bookmarking (delicious, et. al), webinars, blogs, microblogs (Twitter), and more. This stuff isn't just for your students anymore." News: Schwarzenegger: Printed texts are old school Analysis: As a budget-cutting strategy, California's digital textbook initiative could have national implications In the state that gave the world Facebook, Google, and the iPod, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says forcing California's students to rely on printed textbooks is so yesterday. The governor recently launched an initiative to see if the state's 6 million public school students could use more online learning materials, including open courseware--perhaps saving millions of dollars a year in textbook purchases. The governor is starting with math and sciences and has asked providers to submit their online postings to state officials by next week. The materials that survive state review will be made available to school districts by Aug. 10. "We expect the first science and math books to be digital by this fall," Schwarzenegger said. "If we expand this to more textbooks, schools could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year, and that's hundreds of millions of dollars that could be used to hire more teachers and to reduce class sizes." http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=59180 Events & Happenings: 2. NMSA's Annual Conference: NMSA ‘08 Technology Focus Video. NMSA ‘09 Invitation Video: Indianapolis, IN Conference November 5-7, 2009. Individual Registration is now open. 3. ATTENTION Michigan Association of Middle School Educators & Friends: MAMSE is putting together a bus for the trip to the National Middle School Association’s Annual Conference in Indianapolis, IN this fall. 4. NMSA 09 Conference Connection: Stay connected before, during, and after the conference! Start your packing lists for the conference using packwhiz.com! 5. Keynote speakers for NMSA '09 have been announced: Daniel Pink (political connections) opens and Rick Wormeli closes. 6. NMSA has a new publication on the role of middle grades in drop-out prevention. You can download it as a pdf file. 7. Schools to Watch Conference June 25-27, Washington D.C. Conference registration info. 8. Educational Technology Leadership Conference, June 24th at Holt High School, Holt, MI. Register for the event. 10. The Michigan Association of Middle School Educators Annual Conference is coming up March 4-5, 2010 in Dexter, MI. MAMSE will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary!