Former CIA agent: The truth about manipulation
Briefly

Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA officer, argues that the skills used in manipulation and motivation are intertwined, contrary to common perceptions. He emphasizes that both skills involve persuasion, influence, charisma, and dynamic thinking. Bustamante highlights that society tends to label manipulators as villains while viewing motivators as heroes; however, he asserts that the techniques behind both are fundamentally the same. He believes recognizing this complexity can deepen our understanding of human influence and interpersonal dynamics.
The truth is that the skills that go into both motivation and manipulation are almost the same skills. The same level of persuasion, the same level of influence...
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