Summary of To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink: FRANCIS Books, #1

By FRANCIS THOMAS

To Sell is Human

 

Regardless of your job title, if you take an honest look at your daily tasks, you'll likely discover that a significant portion, potentially over 40 percent, is spent on the art of persuading, convincing, and coaxing others to part with their resources in exchange for what you're trying to achieve. Essentially, moving others to action is, at its core, a form of selling.

 

At first glance, the notion of being associated with sales may seem unappealing, especially if you've always regarded salespeople as smooth talkers who rely on charm alone.

 

Fortunately, the world of sales has undergone substantial transformations in the past decade, challenging many long-standing assumptions about the profession.

 

Whether we like it or not, every day we engage in the act of influencing others to exchange something they possess for something we offer.

 

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Instant-Summary
• Release date: Jan 7, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224916764

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INTRODUCTION

Regardless of your job title, if you take an honest look at your daily tasks, you'll likely discover that a significant portion, potentially over 40 percent, is spent on the art of persuading, convincing, and coaxing others to part with their resources in exchange for what you're trying to achieve. Essentially, moving others to action is, at its core, a form of selling.

At first glance, the notion of being associated with sales may seem unappealing, especially if you've always regarded salespeople as smooth talkers who rely on charm alone.

Fortunately, the world of sales has undergone substantial transformations in the past decade, challenging many long-standing assumptions about the profession.

Whether we like it or not, every day we engage in the act of influencing others to exchange something they possess for something we offer.

In essence, we're all involved in the art of selling now, so it's wise to become more adept at persuading others to align with our perspectives. This skill is becoming increasingly valuable and is likely to be a cornerstone of future success.

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Selling, I've come to realize, is not only urgent and important but, in its own unique way, beautiful. The ability to inspire others to trade what they have for what we possess is essential for our survival and happiness. It has propelled our species forward, improved our living standards, and enriched our daily lives. Selling isn't an artificial adaptation to the cutthroat world of commerce; it's an intrinsic part of our human nature.

— Daniel Pink

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Daniel Pink is a prominent keynote speaker and the author of five books, including titles such as Drive, A Whole New Mind, and Free Agent Nation.

His expertise lies in writing about business and technology, particularly the evolving landscape of work. He served as the chief speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore from 1995 to 1997 and has held various roles in politics and government, including working