The Power of Instinct by Leslie Zane Summary
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Unlock the 95% of decisions made unconsciously. Leslie Zane's revolutionary "Power of Instinct" challenges traditional marketing by targeting our subconscious, generating $25 billion for Fortune 100 clients. The business world's new "Blink" - someone on your team must read this ASAP.
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Why Your Brain Chooses Before You Think
What if every choice you make-from your morning coffee to your smartphone-was already decided before you consciously thought about it? Neuroscience reveals a startling truth: 95% of our decisions emerge from the unconscious mind, yet traditional marketing keeps hammering away at the conscious, rational brain-the part that's inherently skeptical and resistant. This fundamental mismatch explains why companies pour billions into advertising with diminishing returns. Consider this: Americans encounter 4,000-10,000 ads daily, double the number from 2007, yet most barely register. When Johnson & Johnson broke convention by featuring fathers in baby care commercials, the ad became their highest-scoring ever-not because it was louder or flashier, but because it tapped into something deeper. The secret lies in what Leslie Zane calls "supercharged cues"-backdoor entrances into the unconscious mind that bypass our rational defenses entirely. Understanding how these cues work doesn't just change marketing; it reveals how our brains actually make every decision we think we control.
The Neural Networks That Run Your Life
How Brands Colonize Your Mind
The Sensory Shortcuts That Hijack Attention
When Negative Associations Become Toxic
Why Familiar Beats Unique Every Time
The Power of Multiple Messages and Aspirational Fantasy
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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