Go back 7 seconds in time. Now.

Imagine you could predict what another person is about to say or do several seconds before they do it. Yes, it is possible...

Our brain makes a decision several seconds before we consciously realise it.

My brain prepared these words 6-10 seconds ago. Yet it feels like I am only writing them now. As scary as it sounds, you and I are not making split decisions right now... we already made them some time ago.

This incredible video reveals how scientists can predict your decision several seconds ahead of you

 Now imagine you are in a business meeting. If you predicted what was coming up a second or two ahead of time, you could shape the outcome of the meeting. You would have an edge over everyone else in the room. You would be, from their perspective, going back in time.

So cool.

This is where martial arts and business come together. My earlier article, "Punch Like a Girl" stresses softness in your approach. You have to feel the body language and connect with the other person in a way that we are not taught at school. This is deep intuition. It is very scientific and very, very real.

Great poker players are pretty good at reading people. They detect subtle fluctuations in the body and breath of their opponent. This same art is applied to sport and, of course, business negotiation. Over time, you will trust yourself to simply relax and let your subconscious mind work with your conscious mind. Together, they will take into account everything around you - not just the words being spoken.

Click here to view this video on the liveleak.com website.

Scott Cundill founded Majestic3.com, a standalone software innovation set to change the face of business through integrated communications solutions. He has also made his mark in local media and speaker circuits.