Comments on: Influence and Persuasion: Why You Buy What You Buy

By: Ron Hudson

Ron Hudson — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:05:14 +0000

Thanks, Peter! Glad you visited my blog. Perhaps, I’ll have you on my radio show in 2009 to discuss negotiations.

By: Ron Hudson

Ron Hudson — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:57:55 +0000

James, apparently I didn’t do an adequate job communicating my point in the post. The main point of the post is that we can decide to feel the emotions of safety and comfort on our own and go out choose the vehicle that meets our criteria of fulfillment.

Thanks for your comment!

Warmly,
Ron

By: Felicia Slattery

Felicia Slattery — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:53:19 +0000

Ron-
Interesting post. You are exactly right about being conditioned not only by advetisers, but much of the mass media about wants vs. needs.

Our society teaches us from a young age that material goods will bring us the feelings we desire. It’s how our economy has worked for so long. Sure you can have a safe, reliable car OR for just a few dollars more you can have the luxury car that’s safe and reliable but also will make you look like a “real man.”

I could go on about this for pages– but it comes down to understanding that our feelings are a result of what is inside of us… not outside.

Warmly,
Felicia

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By: Peter Quinn

Peter Quinn — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:59:16 +0000

Hi. I am a long time reader. I wanted to say that I like your blog and the layout.

Peter Quinn

By: James

James — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:32:02 +0000

Can they decide to feel safe rather than actually being safe when the get T-Boned by a truck? I don't buy your story because you are not giving any value to actual valid benefits such as safety and comfort. Would you rather imagine a red ferrari with a beautiful V8 singing - or be driving one? James James´s last blog post..Conspiracy Arbitrage Review