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But also don't overdo it. People can tell when you're just parroting the countless business/persuasion books.
by warent 8y ago
But also don't overdo it. People can tell when you're just parroting the countless business/persuasion books.
- steelframe 8y agoWhenever I use a technique I've learned about in a book, I try to make it a point that I'm doing that, and I frequently mention the book the technique comes from. Just because it's in a book doesn't disqualify it as an effective method. At the same time, being transparent about your methods is important, since the methods themselves should be subject to scrutiny and understanding.
- tuxxy 8y agoThis. It's so obvious when people start using tips from these kinds of books. If you read them, you also start to notice people _everywhere_ using it.