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Manipulation Expert: How To Influence Anyone & Make Them Do Exactly What You Want! - Chase Hughes
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- Mar 19, 2026
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Are you being manipulated daily? Behaviour Expert Chase Hughes on the secret formula and hacks behind influence! Chase Hughes is a former US Navy Chief who spent 20 years specialising in applied behavior and interrogation, and a specialist in understanding psychological operations. He is the author of the bestselling book, ‘The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-cognitive Intelligence Training Manual’. He explains: ◼️The 4-step psyop model that secretly controls your behaviour ◼️How to read anyone instantly using behavioural profiling ◼️The “PCP” method that lets you influence any decision ◼️How social media and AI are rewiring your identity ◼️The subtle manipulation tactics used by governments and media 00:00 Intro 00:05:33 Why The PCP Model Might Be Your Edge In An AI-Dominated World 00:08:31 How Breaking Social Scripts Changes The Way People See You 00:10:54 The Hidden Framework That Makes You Instantly More Persuasive 00:21:39 How To Get People To Open Up (Without Forcing It) 00:25:21 Why Precommitment Quietly Controls Your Future Decisions 00:31:24 How To Eliminate Anxiety By Resolving Inner Conflict 00:36:05 What Your Leadership Style Reveals (And What It’s Costing You) 00:38:49 What “Authenticity” Really Means—And Why Most People Get It Wrong 00:40:40 The Childhood Triangle That Still Shapes Your Behavior Today 00:49:46 How Your Childhood Is Secretly Running Your Adult Life 00:56:06 How To Rewire Your Brain Without Realizing It 01:02:00 Why This Break Matters More Than You Think 01:04:03 The Most Dangerous Persuasion Skill (And How It’s Used On You) 01:06:23 Why “The Rich Are Evil” Is More Complicated Than It Sounds 01:09:03 How Psychology Wins Courtrooms (And Everyday Arguments) 01:17:02 How To Apply These Skills Before It’s Too Late 01:26:29 How Changing Your P…