In 2022, the FBI declassified documents: rookie agents use the "Alpha Pose Method" before interrogations.
Psychologist Amy Cuddy , author of the TED Talk “The Power of Body Language,” shocked the audience in an interview with The New York Times : “2 minutes in the ‘Superman’ pose increases testosterone by 20%.”
But why do 94% of people fail? They ignore the "mirror neuron rule."
A Harvard University study has proven that if you stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your palms open, others will copy your posture and subconsciously agree with you.
Actor Chris Hemsworth used this trick before casting Thor: "I took over the entire dressing room. The director said, 'You look like a god.'
But the secret isn't just in the pose. Neuroscientist Tanya Singh suggests adding a "trigger word."
For example, Arnold Schwarzenegger would whisper "Terminator" and clench his fists before his performances.
An experiment at the University of California found that participants who combined posture and word were 50% more likely to win negotiations.
What is the danger?
Excessive confidence turns into arrogance.
Psychotherapist Robert Greene writes in his book The 48 Laws of Power: “If you don’t soften your posture with a smile, you will be hated.”
The story of Elizabeth Holmes , the founder of Theranos, proves this: her “steel” pose helped attract investment, but destroyed her career.
What happens if you start today
In 2023, blogger Tom Bylis conducted an experiment: 100 people used the “Alpha Pose Method” for 24 hours.
Of these, 68% received a promotion or a declaration of love. But 12% were fired for "aggressive behavior."
Confidence is not a shield, but a scalpel. Will you cut your bonds or your veins?
Author: Igor Zur