Do you want to know a powerful tool of covert influence that allows you to obtain what you want, through your own actions or unconsciously ordering others to give it to you?
You don’t need a magician or a hypnotist to do it. Even an ordinary individual has the ability to achieve this covert technical influence through constant practice.
Imagine the power if you could do one simple act and instantly be able to change your mood or energy level. Just imagine the power of making others do what you want them to do without them being aware of it.
When I mention the word oranges, your mind processes the image, your mouth may start to water, and you may even reminisce about times when you and your special someone enjoyed and ate oranges together.
Here is another example of this covert influence app.
Have you seen a movie that was so moving that it brought you to tears? In one of the most moving scenes in the movie, there was sad music playing in the background.
Two months later, you are listening to the radio. You heard the same sad song from that movie. You suddenly remembered the scene, the actors, the emotions, even the person sitting next to you who was also crying two months ago. You felt the sensation again. You remembered the sentimental mood due to that very music. This covert influence tactic is known as anchoring.
What is an anchor? An anchor is a compelling and influential connection of something seen, heard, touched, smelled, or tasted to a specific memory or representation.
You associate something experienced in the past with a state that correlates with the present.
How to use an anchor
Reflect on a time when you had a totally exciting, fun, or happy experience. Fully engage in that wonderful feeling. See, listen, taste, smell and feel everything around you.
Then create an anchor. Clench your fist with excitement, listen to an upbeat song, clench your thumb and middle finger, or just do whatever comes to mind, as long as it’s something that builds intensity within you as it brings you back to that moment. After about 1 to 3 minutes, release the anchor while still absorbed in that state. Wait a few seconds and then exit that state.
The more intense and passionate the experience, the better anchor you will create. If you are going to visualize and remember the times you went hiking in the mountains, enhance the sensations before assigning an anchor. Feel the refreshing atmosphere, see the lush green flora, smell the fresh mountain air, smell the barbecue, play with the fireflies.
It would be much better if you were hiking in the mountains. Actual experience is much more conducive to creating an anchor. Let’s say the anchor you’ve created is a large snapshot of your entire team, with the exhilarating view of mountains in the background.
So next time you feel sad or stressed, just look at that image and you will feel calm and relaxed. It’s like being brought back to the mountains. You will feel stimulated and full of energy.
Covert influence Applying anchors to people
Let’s say that every time your friend pats you on the back, you whistle a happy tune. You did this every time. The next time you want a pat on the back, all you have to do is whistle that same upbeat tune. It won’t even realize you’ve programmed it to do it every time it hears that tune.
However, this covert influence tactic requires a bit more practice; but once you’ve made it, you’re in big business. Be forewarned! Never intentionally apply anchors to manipulate other people. Create an anchor in low risk situations. Put anchors to good use.
A company manager would always say out loud and enthusiastically “Fantastic job!” to anyone who has performed beyond his expectations. Due to his encouragement, that manager’s department is the most satisfied and motivated in the entire company.
Every time they hear the manager say “Fantastic job!” to anyone in the office, they would remember the happy and fulfilled feeling when they were the ones being congratulated. That would motivate the staff to do their best.
The use of anchors can be an extremely effective method of covert influence. Use it wisely.
