The Art of Persuasion (Collection)

Get to Know People

So you want something—badly. That job, or a bigger house, or a decent holiday, or a calmer outlook on life, or a crucial deal at work, or a decent care package for your elderly father. Whatever it is you need, you’re going to struggle to get it without any support. Whether it’s at work or at home, from officials or neighbors or your kids’ school, you’ll find it a whole lot easier with people on your side.

This is always going to be true, before you even know what it is you might want next year or in five years” time. The more of a network you have, the better chance of finding someone to give you the leg-up you need. It’s far harder to get what you want if you’re a recluse, you know.

So go on, get out there, meet people. Get ...