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Jan 2020
50m 51s

The Interesting Math of Life and Death &...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Flattery works – if you know how to do it right. So this episode begins with a discussion on how to use flattery and why it is such a powerful tool in getting people to like you. Interestingly though, flattery doesn’t work on everyone and I’ll tell you who. http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/ingratiation/flattery.htm Math is an important part of alm ... Show More
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