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Extinction before Acquisition

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A communication principle suggesting that it's often more effective to stop doing unhelpful things (extinction) before trying to learn new, helpful behaviors (acquisition). Examples include stopping the attempt to be right, stop saying 'I understand,' and stop giving unsolicited opinions.

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Secret Service Agent: How To Stay In Control When Someone Is Trying To Manipulate You!

Secret Service Agent: How To Stay In Control When Someone Is Trying To Manipulate You!

The Diary Of A CEO

A communication principle suggesting that it's often more effective to stop doing unhelpful things (extinction) before trying to learn new, helpful behaviors (acquisition). Examples include stopping the attempt to be right, stop saying 'I understand,' and stop giving unsolicited opinions.