Stephen Burrell

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Words don't work

Persuasion is all about being able to win someone over to your way of thinking. To change someone’s thought process or behaviour. All stories are about change, yet it’s very difficult to get someone to change their mind as they have a very logical reason that they’ve built up over time. I mean they have valid reasons why they believe, both historical and cultural reasons why they believe what they believe. If I want to persuade you to accept my point of view, my story will have to move your brain away from the logical and towards an imagery and emotional experience. I think that when you temporarily suspend their logic it will create an opening for you to insert your new idea or new concept.