Yes! by Noah J. Goldstein Summary
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"Yes!" reveals 50 science-backed persuasion techniques that transformed marketing forever. Did you know framing choices as potential losses rather than gains dramatically increases effectiveness? Endorsed by top business schools, this guide has become the secret weapon for ethical influence in boardrooms worldwide.
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The Tiny Word That Changed Everything
In 1966, John Lennon climbed a ladder in a London gallery, squinted through a ceiling-mounted spyglass, and found a single word that would alter his life: "yes." That moment sparked his relationship with Yoko Ono and inspired "All You Need Is Love." Yet securing that powerful "yes" from others isn't about luck or charisma-it's about understanding the hidden levers of human psychology. This book reveals how tiny, scientifically-validated tweaks to your approach can transform your persuasive power. Bill Gates named it among his five favorite books, and Malcolm Gladwell called it "utterly compelling." The secret? Minor adjustments, backed by rigorous research, can turn anyone from a persuasion lightweight into a heavyweight-not through manipulation, but by aligning with how our minds naturally work.
Why We Follow the Crowd and Who Influences Us Most
When Good Intentions Backfire and How the Magnetic Middle Pulls Both Ways
When Too Many Choices Paralyze Decision-Making
Small Gifts That Create Powerful Obligations
Building Mountains from Molehills Through Commitment
Creating Conditions Where Yes Becomes the Natural Response
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"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. 🙌"
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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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