How To Persuade Anyone Of Anything In 10 Seconds

Here's a great article on persuasion – I love it. But then again, I love everything James Altucher writes.

A summary

Tell people who you are, using what Altucher calls “method acting”. Stand up, smile, open hands (no clenched fists). You want to look relaxed.
Relax. Thugs are uptight. This is about setting others at ease.
Remove the Uhhhs, Yeahs, Mmmm-hmmms from your speech. It makes you sound stupid.
There are 6 “U's” to remember – Urgency, Unique, Useful, Ultra-specific, User-friendly, Unquestionable proof
Know your audience's desires. Speak to them. They generally are – recognition, rejuvenation, relaxation, relief, religion, remuneration, results, revenge, mance
Know how to counter objections, which are in the form of – No time, No interest, No perceived difference, No belief, No decision