Sometimes manipulation and motivation can seem quite similar. What makes the difference is the circumstances and the intention.
For example, if your partner said they would go to the movies with you, but now they’re not in the mood, you might sing a song, dance with them, make them laugh. Now they want to go to the movies, and you have a great time.
In a different situation, a person might suspect that they’re about to hear a difficult subject come up in conversation. They put on your favorite song and cook you a good meal, and suddenly you don’t feel like talking about anything serious.
Using these tricks on people can be a good thing, or a bad thing, depending on how you use them.

(Read the transcript and find important links on the site: A Beautiful Thought – The Right Use of Tricks:Episode 441)

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