Trying to Persuade with Logic? That’s a Toothpick vs a Viking

Trying to Persuade with Logic? That’s a Toothpick vs a Viking

Trying to Persuade with Logic? That’s a Toothpick vs a VikingDr. Thomas Trautmann
Published on: 14/03/2026

Driving decisions with logic? You’re walking into a Viking fight with a toothpick. They won’t debate you. They’ll eat you alive. In this video, I’ll show you what actually drives decisions in business: the primal, subconscious brain—the part that reacts to status, safety, belonging, and control long before logic shows up with a spreadsheet. You’ll learn: Why logic is rarely the decision-maker (it’s the justifier) What Kahneman, Ariely, and Damasio reveal about real-world decisions How to use ethical persuasion to remove friction (without manipulation) The “subconscious frustration” that triggers action—and how to spot it fast Want your 3 subconscious frustrations (based on your business + ideal client)? Download the Make Me Great! app here: https://app.happy-brains.com/ #MakeMeGreat #EthicalPersuasion #Neuromarketing #DecisionMaking #SalesPsychology #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #MarketingStrategy #Entrepreneurship #Kahneman #Ariely #Damasio #PrimalBrain #Persuasion

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Father Xmas… The Coke Myth (and what your brain does with repetition)

Father Xmas… The Coke Myth (and what your brain does with repetition)

Father Xmas… The Coke Myth (and what your brain does with repetition)Dr. Thomas Trautmann
Published on: 24/12/2025

A quick myth-buster on Father Christmas’ “original” color: Coca‑Cola didn’t invent the red suit — they amplified an existing image through repetition and emotion until it became the default in our collective memory. A practical lesson in Ethical Persuasion: if you don’t shape how people remember you, the market will. Xmas Bundle ends Dec 31: https://home.happy-brains.com/xmasoffer

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