Sometimes in life success depends on having that slight edge over the competition.

But few people realize gaining that edge is often a simple matter of knowing what to look for,

and occasionally tricking the human brain.

From some surprisingly effective negotiation techniques to the secret behind winning rock paper scissors.

Here are some simple psychological tricks you can use to your advantage.

You're listening. You're listening. Be amazed.

Whether you're negotiating a salary, haggling for a new car, or discussing fees with a client,

there's a surprisingly easy way to turn the odds in your favor.

It's a little thing known as the flinch.

The flinch can be any small but noticeable movement like a slight wince, a sigh, a raised eyebrow, or an eye roll.

It doesn't matter how you do it, as long as you subtly express dissatisfaction.

The flinch often causes people to reconsider their initial offer to something more generous,

either out of desperation to guarantee the transaction or just to appear polite.

Always flinch visibly at the first and even the second offer you receive, and you'll find yourself coming out on top.

Of course, a hard as-nails business person might offer more more resistance but for a lot of people this

simple trick will work wonders just don't take it too far now even when we say we don't care

one way or the other we usually subconsciously do when you can't decide between two things assign

each side to a coin and toss it in the air.

More often than not while it's in the air, you'll suddenly find yourself hoping it lands on one side rather than the other.

The result you find yourself hoping for is the decision you should probably go with.

Have you ever had the same lyrics or melody from a song stuck on repeat

inside your head? This phenomenon can quickly become infuriating due to what is called the

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