Thinking: Like a Spy

Imagine how different your life would be if you could effortlessly think like a spy to get the most out of every situation.

James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior.

Thinking: Like a Spy is designed to help you with every element of human interaction. It is a combination of the following three books stacked one on top of the other.

Persuasion: An Ex-SPY's Guide to Master the Art of Mind Control Through Powerful Persuasion Techniques & Conversational Tactics for Ultimate Influence in Any Situation

• What Aristotle can teach you about persuasion
• Spy tactics for high-pressure/stakes situations
• Conversational strategies & personality traits to win over even the toughest adversary
• Dealing with insults/arguments like a Professional

Negotiation: An Ex-SPY's Guide to Master the Psychological Tricks & Talking Tools to Become an Expert Negotiator in Any Situation

• Identify the three negotiator personality profiles (and which one you are)
• Build the verbal and nonverbal rapport critical for productive talks
• The clever psychological buyer/seller negotiation tricks (for the car, house, & yourself)
• What an arms dealer can teach you about an auction-style negotiation
• Use the "I agree" principle for handling objections

Body Language: An Ex-SPY's Guide to Master the Art of Nonverbal Communication to Know What People Are Really Thinking in Any Situation

• Understand the biochemistry behind body language
• Implement reading strategies and behavioral tactics for the real world
• Know what crossing and pointing of the arms/hands are really telling you
• Facial features that hold most weight (hint: eyes & mouth)
• Deception detectors in general