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How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less
Nicholas Boothman
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Master the art of instant connection with Nicholas Boothman's communication bible. Using NLP techniques like "synchrony" and sensory preferences, this bestseller has transformed countless relationships. Therapists swear by it - what could you achieve if people genuinely liked you within 90 seconds?

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The Magic of 90-Second Connections

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Have you ever watched someone walk into a room and instantly command attention, making friends with everyone they meet? This isn't magic or an innate talent - it's a learnable skill. In our increasingly disconnected world, the ability to forge genuine human connections quickly isn't just a social nicety - it's the foundation of everything from business success to personal happiness. The radical premise here is simple yet profound: meaningful human connection doesn't require months of careful relationship building - it can happen in just 90 seconds. Warren Buffett reportedly gifted copies of this book to young entrepreneurs, noting that "technical skills might get you hired, but people skills get you promoted." The science backs this up: people lacking social ties are almost three times more likely to die from medical illness than those with extensive contacts - regardless of socioeconomic status or health habits!

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The Biology and Foundation of Connection

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The Silent Language of Bodies

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The Art of Synchronizing

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Conversational Intelligence and Sensory Language

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The 90-Second Formula for Instant Connection

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Living a Connected Life

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