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    It's Not Magic: Secrets to Influencing People
    It's Not Magic: Secrets to Influencing People
    It's Not Magic: Secrets to Influencing People
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    It's Not Magic: Secrets to Influencing People

    By Mike Toy

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    IN THESE PAGES LEARN HOW TO . . .
    ~ Leave a great first impression
    ~ Never let an opportunity pass you by
    ~ Deal with toxic people
    ~ Overcome self-limiting beliefs
    ~ Get people to be interested in you
    ~ Fail and not be a failure
    ~ Take appropriate risks
    ~ Be confident in social settings
    ~ Minimize life’s disappointments
    ~ Not let past wounds hold up your future
    ~ Influence others for good
    ~ Disagree without being off-putting
    ~ Connect with others like magic
    ~ Say goodbye to resentment and bitterness
    ~ Become a person everyone wants to be around
    ~ And more!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateJun 26, 2017
    ISBN9781941870990
    It's Not Magic: Secrets to Influencing People
    Author

    Mike Toy

    MIKE TOY lives in San Francisco, California. He is pursuing a M.A. in Biblical Counseling from The Master's College and is a frequent speaker at college campuses and young adult events.

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      Book preview

      It's Not Magic - Mike Toy

      It’s Not Magic

      Secrets of Performing at Your Best Mike Toy

      Published by:

      Indie Books International LLC

      2424 Vista Way #316

      Oceanside, CA 92054

      Copyright © MMXVII by Mike Toy

      All rights reserved.

      Printed in the United States of America.

      No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior permission of the publisher. Requests for permission should be directed to permissions@indiebooksintl.com, or mailed to Permissions, Indie Books International, 2424 Vista Way, Suite 316, Oceanside, CA 92054.

      Neither the publisher nor the author is engaged in rendering legal or other professional services through this book. If expert assistance is required, the services of appropriate professionals should be sought. The publisher and the author shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the information in this publication.

      ISBN-10: 1-941870-86-4

      ISBN-13: 978-1-941870-86-0

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2017937103

      Praise for It’s Not Magic

      There’s nothing more important than human connection. Mike Toy’s book will help you to build more connection and be more influential. Maybe it is magic.

      TIM DAVID, AUTHOR OF MAGIC WORDS: THE SCIENCE AND SECRETS BEHIND SEVEN WORDS THAT MOTIVATE, ENGAGE, AND INFLUENCE

      This fascinating book shows you a variety of methods and techniques you can use to be more persuasive and entertaining with everyone you meet.

      BRIAN TRACY, AUTHOR AND SPEAKER

      Mike Toy’s people skills tips will help you better get along with others. He writes with a light touch and a spirit of service that make it a fun and easy read.

      DANIEL H. PINK, AUTHOR OF TO SELL IS HUMAN AND DRIVE

      Fun and full of insights. Mike’s secrets will up your game and increase your value to everyone around you.

      JONAH BURGER, AUTHOR OF INVISIBLE INFLUENCE

      The most important skill in the world a person can possess is having the ability to build rapport and strong relationships. Toy shows you how to do just that in this book, with easy yet effective ways that you can improve the quality of your life and more importantly other people’s lives.

      JOHN R. DIJULIUS III, AUTHOR OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REVOLUTION

      Mike has a way with words. His advice will jump off the page and energize you and your relationships.

      JON GORDON, AUTHOR OF THE ENERGY BUS AND THE CARPENTER

      People are now looking for short reads with great impact —Mike Toy has achieved this. Great communications skills can create magic in your life. It’s Not Magic will show you how.

      JOSEPH SHERREN, AUTHOR OF ILEAD

      Engaging people is an art. Mike Toy offers the tips and tricks to engage people in this easy to read book.

      DEBRA FINE, AUTHOR OF THE FINE ART OF SMALL TALK

      From standing out to fear of failure to dealing with difficult people, Mike Toy’s new book lays out new formulas and frameworks for you to transform your own personal impact and influence. This book is magical advice you need!

      NICK WESTERGAARD, AUTHOR OF GET SCRAPPY: SMARTER DIGITAL MARKETING FOR BUSINESSES BIG AND SMALL

      Mike Toy offers pragmatic, useful advice that is fun to read. If your work involves other people (and all work does), you need this book!

      PAMELA SLIM, AUTHOR OF ESCAPE FROM CUBICLE Nation AND BODY OF WORK

      It’s Not Magic is a fascinating book. As a speaking and communications expert the techniques all made perfect sense to me. Delivered from the point of view of a professional magician gave the information a new twist. There’s no sleight-of-hand needed to get the results you want.

      PATRICIA FRIPP, PAST PRESIDENT, NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION

      As a former magician myself, Mike has even wowed me with his expert prestidigitation skills. Now, he hits the spot in his new book where he teaches readers the magical secrets of communication and engaging others.

      JUDY CARTER, AUTHOR OF THE COMEDY BIBLE

      I picked up a book on magic and got secrets on how to get unstuck. The real magic in this book are the life lessons you will learn. And Mike reveals how these magic life lessons are done. No secrets. It’s a quick and easy read. I highly recommend it.

      ED TATE, CSP – CERTIFIED SPEAKING PROFESSIONAL, WORLD CHAMPION OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

      Mike Toy shares lessons from the entertainment stage in this thoughtful and engaging book. It’s Not Magic, actually is magic as well as an approachable journey into the essence of interpersonal excellence Buy it now and voila success will appear.

      JOSEPH MICHELLI, AUTHOR OF DRIVEN TO DELIGHT, THE NEW GOLD STANDARD, THE STARBUCKS EXPERIENCE AND THE ZAPPOS EXPERIENCE

      Mike Toy shows you how to use everything up your sleeve to connect with people around you.

      DAVID MEERMAN SCOTT, AUTHOR OF THE NEW RULES OF MARKETING

      Mike is a people person and his book is jam-packed with practical advice and easy ways of how to become one yourself, even if you’re an introvert. There’s something in here for everyone.

      ALEXANDRA WATKINS, AUTHOR OF HELLO, MY NAME IS AWESOME

      Mike has a keen understanding of people and in this book, he offers up terrific tips for optimizing your interactions with everyone from clients to co-workers to friends and family.

      KEN DYCHTWALD, PHD, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF AGE WAVE

      "A fun and quick read that will remind you of the easily forgotten (yet vital) basics of connecting with people. What could be more important

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