Persuasion is a technique that you use on a daily basis, but how persuasive are you? Are you getting what you are seeking when attempting to persuade others? If not, it is time to start working on your ability to persuade. It is often thought that persuasion, and the techniques that fall under it, are only used for selfish reasons, but this is not true. In fact, being good at persuasion is needed to get ahead at work, form friendships and even when interacting with strangers.