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Doesn’t Hurt to Ask

by Trey Gowdy
🎧 7 min listen Negotiation

Unlock the art of persuasion by mastering the lawyer’s toolkit: asking the right questions and seeking win-win outcomes.

Key Ideas
Chapter 1 Persuasion is an essential life skill

The most effective persuaders listen more than they speak. By shifting from "total conversion" to "incremental progress," you lower the stakes and mak…

Chapter 2 The best persuaders are open to being persuaded themselves 🔒

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Chapter 3 Trying to persuade without a clear goal is like traveling without a destination 🔒

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Chapter 4 Persuasion is nearly impossible if you don’t understand your audience 🔒

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Chapter 5 Questions can make or break a conversation 🔒

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Chapter 6 Conclusion 🔒

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Doesn’t Hurt to Ask
Former prosecutor Trey Gowdy reveals that persuasion isn't
about winning an argument or crushing an opponent.
Instead, it’s a strategic process of uncovering an
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