In the midst of my actions
Was there anything that was entirely my will?

We believe we make our own choices, but in reality, our choices are often changed by someone's words, a glance, or a single silence.
“Am I really acting like myself?”, “Why can’t I say no?”, “Why do I smile when I don’t mean it?”, 『Dark Psychology II: How to Not Be Swayed』 focuses on these uncomfortable questions.
Psychology should no longer be used solely for comfort.
Advice alone, such as having a positive attitude, building self-esteem, and saying it's okay, won't cut it when it comes to the harsh reality.
Reality is not kind to good people.
Humans cleverly try to influence, change, and manipulate in every aspect of their daily lives.
They sway our judgments and change our choices with a single word, a single look, or a single silence, without revealing their intentions.
This book provides practical weapons to dissect and counter those attacks.
To become the master of your life, you must be able to protect yourself from the countless distortions and pressures of everyday life and, more importantly, design the flow.
The Dark Psychology series is the most practical psychology book for this purpose.

Practical psychological techniques you can use immediately

If the first volume in the series, "Dark Psychology: The Art of Manipulation," delved into the techniques of manipulating humans, the second volume in the "Dark Psychology" series, "Dark Psychology II: How to Not Be Swayed," focuses on practical defensive techniques to block covert attacks.

This book first presents the questioning mind, self-objectification, and self-confidence as basic mindsets to counter manipulation and control.
Based on this basic principle, 15 principles and 40 detailed principles were laid out in four areas: cognitive manipulation defense, emotional manipulation defense, relationship manipulation defense, and long-term dominance defense, depending on the opponent's pattern.
Each chapter is practical, with examples of people being manipulated by their opponents in each relationship, along with defensive strategies and checklists.
After reading this book, you will be able to lead the flow of meetings, negotiations, and conversations without being swayed by others.

Now, break free from the swaying life.

Psychological manipulation is clearly a dangerous technique.
The moment you read this book, you can never go back to your previous self.
You will notice what language the other person uses, what frame they put on, and what emotions they evoke.
At that moment, you are no longer a victim, but a protagonist who reads the flow and moves.
Knowing your psychology is not a simple matter of choice.
This is a matter of survival.
Even at this very moment, someone is trying to persuade you, manipulate you, and tame you.
Whoever presses the unconscious button first takes the initiative.
Will you remain a victim, or will you become the protagonist who designs your situation? This book will be the most useful resource for you at that crossroads.