009 - Keep It Simple And Ask

009 - Keep It Simple And Ask

Author: Mike Sweet February 9, 2016 Duration: 10:40

This is session number 009 of the Influence Psychology and Persuasion podcast. And I honestly don't know why this wasn't the very first show. I really don't. It came to me this week while I attended some sale training and concurrently completed the book ASK by Ryan Levesque. The secret sauce in this show is.......... ask and keep it simple! OK, there is a little more to this than I am making out here but, the real key here is simplicity, honesty, curiosity and asking quality questions. This needs to be your default position at all times. Forget the advanced tac-ticks and body language for now. Get very good at getting very simple.

Get smart, get simple

People like simplicity. Simplicity allows us to run on autopilot, act and communicate on a level we are comfortable. We tend to stick to things we like, and to what feels the most comfortable to us. Simplicity just feels right. This is why I'm suggesting before you look to upskill, down skill. haha, you know what I mean? First thing is first and it's time to go back to basics. Simplicity, honesty, and curiosity. These are the key to a curious mind, and a mindset that will naturally enquire and allow you into a person's world, this is the place where the magic can happen.

Where is this useful and where can I apply?

As I said above, this needs to be your default position and therefore, this is an area you should spend some time in. Practice here will ensure you have mastered simplicity. A great basis to work on before you begin to layer all other techniques or principles onto it.

  • Work with colleagues
  • Home with spouse and children
  • Friends
  • On the phone

Do you get the picture? Practice and use this everywhere from now on. Practice makes permanent and this needs to become your default position for you to become naturally charismatic and influential. So what exactly do you need to do to simplify?


Mike Sweet, known as The 10 Minute Coach, hosts Influence Psychology and Persuasion, a podcast that digs into the mechanics of how people are swayed in everyday life. Each episode is a compact, ten-minute session designed to unpack a specific concept or principle from this field. The focus is on practical understanding-how these psychological levers work in advertising, negotiations, or social interactions. While the subject matter involves manipulation, the intent of this podcast is purely educational and defensive. It operates from the premise that these techniques are constantly in play around us, often without our conscious awareness. Listening provides a lens to recognize and understand these processes, not to employ them unethically. You’ll hear clear explanations of theories paired with real-world examples, making a complex topic accessible. The rhythm of the show is straightforward and efficient, respecting your time while aiming to build a useful knowledge base over successive episodes. It’s for anyone curious about the hidden architecture of communication and decision-making, presented through the structured, developmental approach of the Develop and Discover philosophy. Tune in for a concise, science-backed look at the forces that shape choices and behavior.
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