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AMY BROWN

“Manipulators don’t push you—they pull you. They don’t force—they nudge. And they don’t control—they confuse.”

AMY BROWN

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Discover how manipulation, deception, and psychological tactics are used to control decisions—and learn how to defend yourself while communicating more effectively.

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