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    Expand mind & social appeal

    LEARNING PLAN

    Expand mind & social appeal

    This learning plan is ideal for professionals, leaders, and anyone looking to enhance their interpersonal effectiveness and social influence. Whether you're seeking to advance your career, build stronger relationships, or simply become more confident and compelling in social situations, this comprehensive curriculum combines cognitive science, psychology, and practical communication skills to elevate both your thinking and your social presence.

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    The Great Mental ModelsThe Art Of Thinking ClearlyMaster Critical Thinking: Escape Mental Traps12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Expand mind & social appeal with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Expand mind & social appeal.

    What You'll Learn

    • Master mental models and cognitive biases to make clearer, more rational decisions in complex situations
    • Learn ethical persuasion techniques grounded in behavioral psychology to influence and inspire others authentically
    • Develop genuine charisma through enhanced emotional intelligence, conversational skills, and magnetic presence
    • Build deeper, more meaningful connections using advanced rapport-building and communication strategies
    • Transform how others perceive and respond to you in both professional and personal settings
    • Gain practical tools to navigate social dynamics with confidence and create lasting impact

    Master mental models and cognitive biases to upgrade your decision-making and see the world with unprecedented clarity.

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    The Great Mental Models

    Upgrade your thinking with powerful mental models to improve decision-making, productivity, and clarity in understanding the world.

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    The Art Of Thinking Clearly

    Uncover cognitive biases and logical fallacies to make better decisions in all aspects of life through 99 insightful chapters.

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    Asking the Right QuestionsCritical ThinkersCritical thinking: Skill development frameworkCritical Thinking Framework for any Classroom
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    Master Critical Thinking: Escape Mental Traps

    Discover how to overcome your brain's 'factory defects' and make better decisions. Learn practical techniques to ask better questions, avoid cognitive biases, and think clearly in our information-overloaded world.

    9 m

    Understand the hidden forces that shape human behavior and learn ethical techniques to persuade, connect, and inspire action.

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    Influence: the Psychology of Persuasion

    Understanding the psychology of persuasion and influence

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    The Influential Mind

    Unlocking the science of influence through brain research and emotional intelligence.

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    The Hidden Psychology of Why We Say Yes

    Uncover the invisible psychological triggers that make us comply with requests we never intended to agree to, based on Robert Cialdini's groundbreaking research on influence and persuasion.

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    Develop authentic presence, conversational skills, and emotional intelligence to become genuinely captivating in any social situation.

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    The Charisma Myth

    Master charisma through science and practical tools.

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    How to Talk to Anyone

    Master the art of conversation with 92 clever techniques for social and professional success in any situation.

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    source 1The Core of Charisma: Elements That Drive InfluenceThe Science of Charisma for Romance, Work, and Everyday Lifesource 4
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    The Charisma Myth: Science-Backed Skills Anyone Can Learn

    Discover how charisma isn't a mystical gift but learnable skills. From Marilyn Monroe's subway experiment to MIT research, explore the science of presence, power, and warmth that transforms ordinary people into magnetic leaders.

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    Transform your relationships and social impact through advanced conversation techniques, emotional intelligence, and authentic rapport-building.

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    Captivate

    Master the art of human connection with science-backed techniques for captivating anyone in any social situation.

    9 m
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    source 1source 2Emotional Intelligence Skills: 5 Components of EQ - Verywell MindThe Value of Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, and Empathy as Key Components
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    Emotional Intelligence: The Missing Life Skill

    Discover the research-backed skills that predict success better than IQ. From self-awareness to relationship mastery, learn practical techniques for emotional growth, better parenting, and deeper connections that transform every aspect of life.

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    Better Small TalkHow to Talk to AnyoneThe Fine Art Of Small TalkHow to have more meaningful conversations | Psyche Guides
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    Master the Art of Engaging Conversations

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