Basic psychological tricks

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BY THE AGE OF 35 YOU SHOULD BE SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW THESE DARK PSYCHOLOGY TRICKS;

1. People Believe Confidence More than truth 

2. Silence Makes People Reveal Secrets.

3. Copying Body Language Creates Trust.

4. Compliments Control People.

5. Scarcity Makes Things Look Valuable.

6. Controlling Attention Shapes Reality.

7. First Impression Stick.

8. Sharing A Secret Builds Quick Trust.

9. Guilt Controls Behavior.

10. Certainty Beats Correctness.

11. Small Yes Leads to Big Yes.

12. Playing the Victim Shifts Power.

13. People Fear Rejection More than Lies.

14. Acting Unbothered Makes People Chase You.

15. Staying Calm is More Intimidating Than Shouting.

More:

16. Gaslighting Makes People Doubt Their Own Reality.  

17. Love Bombing Overwhelms With Affection To Create Dependency.  

18. Reverse Psychology Pushes People To Do The Opposite Of What's Suggested.  

19. Triangulation Uses A Third Party To Create Jealousy Or Insecurity.  

20. Projection Shifts Blame By Accusing Others Of Your Own Flaws.  

21. Reciprocity Exploits The Need To Return Favors.  

22. Authority Commands Obedience Through Perceived Power Or Expertise.  

23. Social Proof Convinces By Showing Others Already Agree Or Approve.  

24. Saying Less Than Necessary Builds Mystery And Power.  

25. Exploiting Weaknesses Targets Vulnerabilities For Control.  

26. Isolation Cuts Off Support To Increase Dependence.  

27. Fear Mongering Uses Threats To Drive Compliance.  

28. False Choices Limits Options To Steer Toward Your Desired Outcome.  

29. Negging Undermines Confidence With Backhanded Compliments.  

30. Always Saying Less Than Necessary Forces Others To Fill The Silence And Reveal More.

Know these tactics, but don’t live by them. Awareness is defense, not manipulation. Real power is choosing integrity over control, calm over chaos, and discipline over ego. Master psychology to protect yourself, not to play people.

By 35, you should know:
people believe confidence more than truth.
Certainty beats correctness.

Silence isn’t passive.
It’s a mirror—
that makes others talk too much.

Mimic their body language.
They’ll think you’re safe.
Drop a compliment—suddenly, they fold.

Scarcity sells.
Mystery magnetizes.
Attention is the real currency.

Say yes once.
You’ve set the trap for more.
Guilt bends behavior. Victimhood flips power.

Stay calm when they explode.
Stillness scares more than screaming ever could.

— The Master Builder 👑 @KingsProtocol