Never underestimate the power of a little mind play. Not all mind games need to have an evil genius in them. Mind hacks help you get ahead in the business world, not by manipulation but through understanding how the mind works. Here are a few tricks you can use the next time you need to make an impression on someone:

Mind Hack #1

Mirror your competitor. When talking to someone who is older than you, it helps to mirror their body language. This also supports creating a sense of familiarity and comfort when someone behaves like us. Our brains assume that they are like us. However, don’t go over the top and mimic their body language changes simultaneously.

Mind Hack #2

Take your time. This trick works better than any truth serum. When you ask questions about a touching topic, they answer it with a less than stellar response, do not add more questions. Just wait for it a few times, and during those awkward moments of silence between you, too, they would usually yell out more information than intended.

Mind Hack #3

When convincing someone to do something your way, add limitations to their options. It is a good way to get them to do what you want. At the same time, making them feel as if they were doing what they wanted to do. People stick with the choices given to them.