I frequently use law 13 from 48 Laws of Power. Appeal to Self-Interest, Not Mercy (Law 13): When asking for help, show what they will gain.

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For example Yesterday i needed to borrow 5 Euros For a bis Ticket, so i went with a Cola bottle to a Guy, Said, If U borrow me 5 Euros until next week, i will Gift U this Cola bottle now.

And He happily accepted the deal
 
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13 from 48 Laws of Power.



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Law 13 of The 48 Laws of Power is "When Asking for Help, Appeal to People's Self-Interest, Never to Their Mercy or Gratitude". It advises that when seeking assistance, you must show how helping you benefits the other person, rather than relying on past favors or their kindness.
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Key Principles of Law 13:
Self-Interest Rules: People are primarily motivated by their own needs and desires, not your gratitude.
Avoid Mercy: Asking for mercy or citing past loyalty often leads to being ignored or viewed as a nuisance.
Identify Motivations: To get what you want, you must understand what the other person wants and show them how you can help them achieve it.
Highlight Mutual Gain: Frame your request in a way that emphasizes how they will gain something significant from helping you

Avoid Mercy: Asking for mercy or citing past loyalty often leads to being ignored or viewed as a nuisance.
Identify Motivations: To get what you want, you must understand what the other person wants and show them how you can help them achieve it.
Highlight Mutual Gain: Frame your request in a way that emphasizes how they will gain something significant from helping you.
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How to Apply It:
Find Common Interest: Identify a common goal or a way your success helps them succeed as well.
Exaggerate the Benefit: Make the benefit to them feel substantial.
Don't Remind Them of Past Favors: People quickly forget old kindnesses; focusing on current gain is more effective
 
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is this what severe autism looks like
 
I Like win win Situations
 
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I will read trumps the Art of the deal
 
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I read that book and still got played by a foid back in the day jfl
 
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Art of Deal trump bribery corruption, trying/asking doesnt cost anything, Vorteilsannahme, Vorteilsgewährung, offer sth to feel better when u ASK For Something, plus If i was immune to rejection and failure, i would be god, Love what U do, enjoyfication, use Others combined
 

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