Review of "Expert Persuader in 20 Days or Less" by Michael Lee

Everyone has had a moment or two where they wished they could change someone else’s mind when their argument wasn’t very strong or the other person seemed set in their decision. In those moments, we feel helpless and unable to convey our thoughts completely. Some people feel this way more often than not -- those were the people Michael Lee had in mind when he wrote “How to be an Expert Persuader in 20 Days or Less.”

His book claims to teach lessons that will guarantee social success in a variety of situations. They will make you a more successful sales person, increasing your income and allowing you to achieve your material dreams. These methods will also boost your confidence in your personal life, allowing you to make friends readily and attract an ideal romantic partner. You will boost employee productivity and convince your boss to give you that raise you have been after.

Lee claims that you can become an expert at persuasion in only 20 days through his book, designed so you can read one 20-page chapter each day. An eBook priced at $57 that makes these kinds of outlandish claims certainly has to be too good to be true, right?

Reviewers Agree

“The thing I liked about this book is that it is well written and is something you would not want to stop reading when you start reading it. Also most of the tips and techniques shared in this book are things you can apply to almost every area of your life. I was not too happy with the length of the book though, I felt he could have made the book shorter than it actually was.” ~Tunde Malik
“This guide will change the way that you were thinking to get ahead, and in the meantime you gain confidence to do what you need to do. By reading the guide, it also helps you change the way you interact with others, and you are not going to feel uncomfortable with strangers again.” ~Jack Tay

“I’m not a big fan of how the sales page makes it sound as if this book is full of secrets. Sure, maybe YOU will want to keep the information secret from those you wish to influence, but the tools are all very commonly known among experts in the persuasion, influence, and hypnosis circles. What this really means is that you don’t HAVE to buy Michael Lee’s book. If you want to go get books from so-called “credible” authors who are well known, you could easily learn the same material. But you’d have to buy several books and it would probably cost you a lot more money in the end. From that perspective, I think Lee’s book is a good price.” ~Hypnosis-Insider.com

Snake Oil or Black Magic?

The website for “How to be an Expert Persuader…” claims that you will be able to put anyone under your power after reading this book. Claims that outlandish raise red flags for virtually everyone who sees them. While Lee is no Dark Magician, he is selling practical information that can certainly help people with low confidence to better assert themselves at home and at work.

Users agree that his methods are based in sound and well-known persuasion techniques. They have found them as helpful as any other self-help product on the market, at a fraction of the price. Even though $57 seems like a huge bite to swallow, similar products are often two or three times this amount.

While the book contains no secret information, Lee presents his lessons in a way that even the least confident person can take and use right away. He provides concrete examples of ways to use his information and guides you through reprogramming your behavior in true Life Coach style. What his book does is subtly boost your confidence and change your attitude toward problem-solving. This is definitely a must-read for anyone looking to make a change in their lives, as long as they don’t buy into the hype.