Think You’re Immune to Manipulation? Think Again.

You think you’re in control of your decisions?

Nah, you’re just a sucker in someone else’s hustle.

Let’s break down how you’re getting played like a fiddle—and why you kinda deserve it.

Influence is just a fancy word for manipulation, and people LOVE to act like they’re too smart to fall for it.

Spoiler: You’re not.

There are 7 simple tricks that turn you into a yes-man faster than your drunk friend asking for a ride.

Let’s roast these tactics for what they really are.

1. Reciprocity – They give you a free coffee mug, and suddenly you’re signing a $100,000 contract. That’s not gratitude—it’s a scam with caffeine.
2. Commitment – You agreed to a ‘quick 5 minutes,’ and now you’re two hours deep into moving furniture. Congrats, you played yourself.
3. Social Proof – “Everyone’s doing it!” Yeah, and everyone also watched Tiger King in 2020. Herd mentality isn’t a flex.
4. Authority – Throw on a lab coat, and you can sell people anything. 9 out of 10 dentists agree, this is how toothpaste commercials still work.
5. Liking – Someone says, ‘Nice shirt,’ and you’re ready to cosign their mortgage. Flattery is manipulation with a smile.
6. Scarcity – ‘Only 2 left!’ Bro, it’s an air fryer. Chill. This is the same trick that got you hoarding toilet paper in 2020.
7. Unity – “We’re all in this together!” Nah, we’re not. That guy leading the charge? He’s the first one to jump ship when it goes south.

The worst part?

These tricks WORK because we’re all too predictable.

You’re not ‘immune’—you’re just next in line.

Someone’s selling you bottled water at $10, and you’re handing over cash thinking you’re making a smart move.

Spoiler: you’re not.

Next time someone says, ‘I just wanna pick your brain,’ hand them an invoice.

And when you see ‘Limited Time Offer,’ walk away.

Or don’t—it’s your money.

Just don’t pretend you weren’t warned.