The Persuasion of Ayanokoji Kiyotaka

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Todays Agenda

• Learning/Self improvement lesson: How to learn more in 3 hours than 97% of people learn in 3 weeks.

• Ayanokoji Scene (Longest section): We will breakdown a scene where Ayanokoji uses his knowledge and frame to persuade a classmate.

• Editing Course Update: A quick update of where I am at with the editing course progress.

• Resource Roundup: List of 3 FREE self improvement resources for the week.

Learn at the speed of light:

1. Grab a pen and paper.

Writing forces your brain to process information more deeply. When you write, it uses different brain pathways than typing or reading. Research proves we remember more when we write compared to just reading.

2. On the paper write down the concept you want to learn at the top.

Now explain it to a 5-year-old. Yes, dumb down the concept so that a 5-year-old could understand it. Break the concept down into its fundamental parts.

Make sure to cover all the aspects of the topic.

- What is it?

- How does it work?

- Why is it important?

3. After explaining it on paper, review what you wrote.

- Where did you go blank?

- What didn't you understand?

Take a mental note of this and go back to the source material. Fill in the gaps of your understanding.

4. Refine.

Once you have a new understanding you can start refining.

- Is there a simpler term? Write it.

- Is there a clearer picture? Draw it.

- Is there a better layout? Organize it.

Think of it like a sculptor would. Chip away at the excess information until its clean, solid, and simple.

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This framework and learning technique was created by Richard Feynman. He won a Nobel Prize for his knowledge in physics in 1965. I have used this in many aspects of my life including my self improvement journey. I highly recommend using this for learning something new.

Breaking down Ayanokoji lunch scene:

This scene at first glance may not seem like a moment to learn from, but you would be wrong. It is one of the best scenes in the show that perfectly demonstrates how to keep your "Frame" and finding the right person to persuade.

Here's the context of the scene if you don't remember. Ayanokoji and Kushida are trying to get old test questions in exchange for some class points so they can study for their upcoming exams. They are searching for an upperclassman to get the questions from because they believe that the questions will be similar.

Ayanokoji seems to pick an upperclassman at random, but as we will see in the photo below, there are a few things to notice about who he chose.

First off, the biggest thing is he is sitting completely alone, which means he is isolated. Another observation Ayanokoji makes is how upset he looks about the food he is eating. So he would obviously be interested in receiving extra points to get better food.

The very first thing Ayanokoji does when he sits down is introduce himself and then immediately points out how bad the food looks. He does this so there's more desire from the upperclassman to take the deal later in the conversation. After Ayanokoji tells the upperclassman the details of it, he asks how much Ayanokoji will pay which means it's caught his interest. Ayanokoji then makes his ask of the old test questions in exchange for 10,000 points and says “That's as high as I'll go”.

As soon as this happens the upperclassman wants 30,000 points instead. However, Ayanokoji was prepared for this, and that's why he brought Kushida along. Kushida instantly knows what to do when the upperclassman says his counter. Kushida is used here by Ayanokoji as a “negotiation tactic”. Kushida is a hot girl who makes the upperclassman susceptible to going down in his offer.

And this is exactly what happens, all Ayanokoji has to do is stay at the same 10,000 ask from before, the upperclassman is fooled and keeps lowering his offer. Eventually going down to 15,000 which is what they agree on.

Takeaways:

• Always hold your "frame" when talking, as you will seem more confident, charismatic, and will get what you want more.

• Target those who are isolated when negotiating.

• If you are offering something, pick a number lower than what you want and stay at the number until they come to the number you actually want.

• Point out how you can help them, e.g., Ayanokoji pointing out that he can help with him eating trashy food.

• Bring backup who will know when to step in and help, e.g., Ayanokoji bringing Kushida to seduce during the negotiation.

Editing Course Update

If you read the last email, you would know I am making an editing course, free and paid. The paid version will also include a sound effects pack, presets pack, music pack, and overlay pack. On top of the 7 video editing course. I am trying to jam-pack it with everything you guys will need. Should be done with it in 1-2 weeks.

Heres an overview of what each video will look like:

• Video 1 - Introduction talking about the software, whats included, and how I get my project setup

• Video 2 - Creating the script and finding a niche with AI

• Video 3 - Overlay footage, stock footage, and how to pace the video.

• Video 4 - Png Character editing

• Video 5 - Transitions

• Video 6 - Text effects

• Video 7 - Music & Sound effects

Here is a 20% discount code for when it comes out: NAMELESS

Resource Roundup

1. https://www.focusverse.app/ I tried this out and found it to be very helpful if you struggle focusing. It completely gamifies the process, so if you are competitive, this one's for you.

2. https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/self-improvement Huge selection of great self-improvement books, you can search any of them that you want to read on google and read it for free in PDF form.

3. https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/behavior/10-tests-exercises-and-games-to-heighten-your-senses-and-situational-awareness/ This is a short but very valuable article that teaches you how to improve your observational awareness.

Thats a wrap.

I will be dropping free content here twice a week. In the next newsletter, you can expect a breakdown of a Light Yagami scene, 5 self-improvement resources, and the editing course, free and paid should be out by then.

Keep improving - Nameless Mind