Have you ever tried convincing someone to do something that you knew was good for them—but instead of agreeing, they pushed back even harder?

Ever wondered why logic, facts, and even your heartfelt reasons seem to fail miserably when someone’s already said “no”?

This isn’t just frustrating—it’s exhausting. Whether you're trying to get your kids to listen, close a sale, or help someone make a change in their life, the harder you push, the more they dig in.

Dr. David Snyder exposes the hidden psychological mechanism behind this universal human response—reactance, or as he bluntly puts it, the “F-you factor.” When people feel their freedom is threatened, they resist—even if it’s something they truly want deep down.

In this high-impact session, you’ll discover:

• Why challenging someone’s belief only makes it stronger

• The simple yet powerful strategy to bypass resistance: restoring autonomy

• How to flip someone’s reasoning from “I don’t want to” to “I need to—because I decided to”

• A practical step-by-step template called the Resistance Removal Protocol, which helps you guide anyone from pushback to voluntary action

• The magic of “why might you want to…”—a subtle shift that changes everything
  

  
  

Through real-life therapy examples, conversational techniques, and the power of echoing language, Dr. Snyder reveals how you can influence ethically—without manipulation, arguments, or pressure.

Are you ready to learn the art of getting people to say “yes” for their own reasons—not because you pushed them, but because you aligned with them?

Then press play, take notes, and unlock the influence that’s already within you.

Quotes:

• "The rationalization, the belief, the excuse that gets challenged directly only grows stronger." - Dr. David Snyder

• "If you want somebody to dig their heels in and get even more reactant and more resistant, all you have to do is try to argue with them." - Dr. David Snyder

• "Techniques are important, but at the end of the day, it's more about the person using the technique than it is about the technique." - Dr. David Snyder

Takeaways:

• Reclaim the Power of Autonomy: Before trying to influence anyone, ask yourself: “Have I acknowledged their right to say no?” If not, you're triggering resistance. Start every persuasion attempt by validating their freedom to choose.
• Use the Magic Words: “Why might you want to…?” Instead of saying “Why don’t you just ___?” reframe it with “If you were to want to ____, why might you want that?” This question softens defenses, opens the imagination, and allows the person to generate internal motivation.
• Echo, Don’t Argue: Practice active echoing. Reflect their words back to them before asking the next question. This builds trust and makes them feel deeply understood—crucial before any real shift can happen.
• Flip Resistance with the “Why So Much?” Technique: When someone rates their desire at, say, a 4/10, ask: “Why so much? Why didn’t you rate it lower?” This forces them to justify their reasons for wanting change—ironically making their motivation stronger.

Episode Timeline:

• 0:00:25 - David Snyder begins discussing package offers and pricing

• 0:10:29 - Starts detailed explanation of resistance removal technique using a smoking cessation client example

• 0:18:00 - Introduces the resistance removal protocol template

• 0:27:44 - Discusses covert hypnosis and redirecting mental focus

• 0:30:23 - Explains the importance of personal development and technique mastery

• 0:35:06 - Closing remarks and final call to action by David Snyder

Links:

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