Use loss not gain to persuade others (Influencing & Negotiation)
Wait… are you just using me to prove a point?
 
People are generally more likely to take actions to avoid losses than they are to accrue gains.
Most people find it far more painful to lose $50 than they find it pleasurable to find $50.
Always communicate the benefits that your audience will potentially lose if they say no to your proposal - as much as what they stand to gain.
 
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Less is More Workshop Guide
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Less Is More Infographic
Making Your Case Infographic