# If You Could Wave Your Magic Wand

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Podcast: [Ninja Selling Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ninja-selling-podcast-533269)
Published: 2026-01-01T22:13:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this New Year's episode, Rob Nelson and Eric Thompson unpack one of the most powerful, and deceptively simple, Ninja coaching tools: "If you could wave your magic wand…" What sounds playful on the surface is actually a strategic question that fosters psychological safety, removes invisible limits, and enables people to access what they truly want without fear, risk, or "yeah-but" thinking. Rob and Eric explain how the magic wand question puts people into a pretend state where there's no ceiling and no consequences, allowing clarity, emotion, and authentic motivation to surface. They explore how the tool applies to business planning for 2026, coaching oneself through challenging moments, and guiding clients to make better decisions in emotionally charged transactions. The episode also delves into how the magic wand works in real estate, uncovering genuine priorities for buyers and sellers, anchoring clients back to their original "why" during negotiations, and helping agents build trust by asking questions that go beyond must-haves and logistics. Eric shares his personal magic wand goal—buying a home in the Colorado mountains—and connects it to Ninja's broader framework of designing life first, then setting goals to fund it. They close by tying the concept to the Ninja "Word of the Year" as an anchor for focus and growth in 2026. Key Takeaways The Magic Wand Creates Possibility: It removes ceilings and risk, quiets defensive thinking, and unlocks clearer, more creative truth. Pretend State = Psychological Safety: Clients (and you) feel safe to share what they want, not just what seems practical or "reasonable." Clarity Beats Logic Lists: With buyers, the magic wand gets you beyond "must-haves" into how they want to live —which reveals what matters most. Meaning Fuels…

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