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- Have you ever wondered why presenting the facts is often the least effective way to win a debate, and what you should be doing instead?
- What if you could master the same rhetorical tricks used by world-class politicians to turn any high-pressure confrontation in your favor?
- Are you curious about the ancient Greek secrets and modern neuroscientific hacks that can make your arguments virtually bulletproof?
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Key Takeaways from Win Every Argument
- Learn how to win disputes by treating your opponent not as an enemy, but as an audience you must persuade and rally to your side.
- Master the art of instantly commanding the spotlight by opening your arguments with a provocative hook, a compelling question, or an engaging story.
- Discover why the 'Rule of Three' is a magical communication tool that adds rhythm, depth, and a powerful sense of completeness to your speeches.
- Understand how to apply verbal 'Judo Moves' like concession, preemption, and reframing to strategically use your opponent's momentum against them.
- Find out how to craft and deploy 'zingers'—short, pre-planned witty remarks—to destabilize your rival, while learning when to avoid them to protect personal relationships.
Win Every Argument — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Persuasive arguments engage both facts and feelings
Chapter 3: If you hope to persuade people, tell stories
Chapter 4: Sometimes it’s fine to play the man, not the ball
Win Every Argument Summary & Overview
Win Every Argument (2023) is a guide to the art of argument by one of the world’s most combative debaters: journalist, anchor, and writer Mehdi Hasan. Drawing on ancient theories of persuasion, neuroscientific theories of cognition, and the rhetorical tricks of contemporary politicians, Hasan reveals the secrets to winning arguments in today’s post-factual world.
Who Should Listen to Win Every Argument?
- Natural-born arguers and debaters
- Anyone interested in the art of persuasion
- Public speakers and politicos
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