You Can Read Anyone (Never Be Fooled, Lied To, or Taken Advantage of Again)

You Can Read Anyone makes it on my top ten list of books of all time. This book could very well be called "human nature". You will learn the S.N.A.P. technique used by the FBI, U.S. Military and by professionals and governments in more than 25 countries. This is not a fool proof method of reading someones mind....The methods work 90% of the time. There are techniques on lie detection, calculating someones interest, self esteem, and confidence. While reading this book you will also be able to evaluate yourself by putting your self in the shoes of characters used in the examples and with that, you will learn a lot about yourself. This book isn't directed to the community or even relationship management (although it does touch on the subject) however, you can still apply material from this book to your game. I will be reading this book at least few times because every page is so dense and there is no fluff or pointless information. 10/10 David J. Lieberman has a few other books that I will be reading and I'll post a review of those as well.

XXXXX "As the only one of its type, this program [or system outlined in this book] offers a complete, practical, easy-to-use system that you can use to measure a person's thoughts and feelings quickly, at any time." The above quotation is found in the introduction of this fascinating book by Dr. David J. Lieberman, author and "internationally recognized leader" of human behavior and interpersonal relationships. Be aware that the system in this book is not about reading someone based on their body language, their speech pattern, or how they dress. It is not about developing some mystical power such as telepathy. Instead, this book contains specific and proven psychological techniques that can be instantly applied to any person in almost any situation. Is this system absolutely foolproof? Of course not. No system is. But you will gain a "statistical advantage" to reading a person by using the methods in this book. The book itself is divided into two sections: Section one (7 chapters) has techniques that will give you much insight into people, and will help you gain the advantage in practically every situation. Each chapter in this section is based on seven basic questions. These questions are as follows: (1) Is this person hiding anything? (2) Does the person like or not like someone or something? (3) Is the person really confident or just attempting to play it cool? (4) How is a person really feeling? (5) Is the person really interested or are you just wasting your time? (6) Whose side is a person really on? (7) How safe, stable, and sane is a person...really? Section two (8 chapters), my favorite section, actually goes beyond the basic techniques of section one thus giving you the ability to "peer into someone's mind to find out what [that person] is [really] thinking" and enables you to "understand a person better [than they] understand [themselves]." Don't worry!! Lieberman gives plenty of real-world examples so you'll never be lost. The system in this book allows you to gain much insight into a person's thinking and psyche without having to spend much time with that person. As Lieberman says, "Once you become...familiar...with what to look for and what to listen to, your ability to read a person will become almost instinctual." Finally, a fun feature of this book is that Lieberman provides an interesting quotation from others at the beginning of each chapter. Here are two of my favorites: "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." (Comedian George Carlin) "Personality can open doors, but only character can keep them open." (E. G. Letterman) In conclusion, besides giving you an effective way of reading people, this book, as well, will most certainly give you a better understanding of human nature and thus more insight into yourself!!! (first published 2007; how to use this book; introduction; 2 sections or 15 chapt

I am giddy from this book. I think it's important to know exactly what you can do with these tools. So the entire table of contents is below with a asterick by my favorites! Also, a little about how the book works is added too. Not all of the technqiues are easy to use, but most are. Some admitingly go a little over my head, but my boss seems to have figured them out. Anyway, plenty here for even us average folks! Section I The Seven Basic Questions Learn how to find out, quickly and easily, what anyone is thinking and feeling in any situation or circumstance. Chapter 1: Is this Person Hiding Anything? | 15 Don't get the wool pulled over your eyes! The next time you suspect someone is hiding something, use these techniques to casually find out if anyone--kids, co-workers, employees, or friends--is keeping something from you. Chapter 2: Thumbs Up or Down: Does He Like It or Not? | 29 When you can't figure out if a person has a favorable or unfavorable impression of someone or something, employ these strategies to learn what he is really thinking regardless of what he says. Chapter 3: Is She Confident or Just Trying to Play It Cool? | 43 Want to know if the person sitting across the table from you really has a full house? Is your top executive serious about quitting if he doesn't get a raise? The next time you're in an interrogation, negotiation, or just playing poker, use these techniques to find out if your opponent is feeling good about his chances or simply putting up a good front. Chapter 4: How Are Things... Really? | 57 How did your co-worker's meeting go? Is your new neighbor's girlfriend a keeper or on the way out? Is your employee truly happy with his new assignment? These tactics will reveal to you what someone is really feeling regardless of how tight-lipped he is. Chapter 5: Gauging Interest Levels: Is He Interested, or Are You Wasting Your Time? | 69 Does your date like you or not? Does your co-worker really want to help you with your project? Is your prospect really interested in your product? Use these techniques to quickly find out. Chapter 6: Ally or Saboteur: Whose Side Is She Really On? | 81 Is she for you or out to get you? If you think someone who appears to be cooperating is really sabotaging your efforts, follow this strategy to quickly find out whose side she's really on. Chapter 7: Emotional Profile: Learn How Safe, Stable, and Sane a Person Is. | 95 Through casual observance or a two-minute conversation, you can learn the warning signs of emotional instability and the potential for violence. Gain the advantage of knowing what to look for--in anyone--and what questions to ask to protect you and your loved ones. Section II Blueprints to the Mind-- Understanding the Decision-making Process Go beyond reading basic thoughts and feelings: Learn how people think so you can profile anyone, predict behavior, and understand a person better than he understa

It's nice to read a book that actually delivers on its title. Especially one as grand as this one. You will find many of the techniques easy to use and extremely on target. I went to The Borgata casino and played a little poker. It was unreal to see people doing all the things that Lieberman says they do when they are bluffing. It wasn't so high stakes so maybe the pros won't be so easy to spot, but this was like shooting ducks in a barrel. Some of the book will take more time for me to figure out how to use becauase some techniques are a little complicated. But overal the book is a huge winner.