How to get a seat in the first class of aircraft and other advice from the investor Greg Eisenberg

Investor Greg Eisenberg wrote a list of 10 life hacking, enjoyed in life. How to increase the chances of a first-class return ticket to buy the love of strangers at the meetings and come up with more interesting ideas - tips can help in these and other situations.

We know that you will get tired of simple tips and life hacking, so we try to only write about those who have seemed to us unusual. American investor Greg Eisenberg considers himself a fan of life hacking. It records all useful to him advice notes on the iPhone. The last ten he decided to publish it, and we share a translation of his article.

1. Dress formally, if you flight will. So you will look more solid and you will have more chances to get a place in the first class, if you ask. Of course, these clothes are not as comfortable as in a jacket and jeans, but the flight to first class compensates for this.
2. Come to the meeting with small gifts. Favor of such a gesture can not be overestimated. I learned it from Japanese colleagues: they rarely come to the meeting empty-handed.
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3. More hear. Do not rush to answer. You'll notice that people will continue to say, if after their words there is a slight pause. Listening, you get new information, from which will be able to benefit in the future.
4. Arrange small banquets and parties. New acquaintances, obtained with their help, will pay for such activities in full. If you often travel on business trips, parties in different cities - so reach Me will be even greater.
5. Create a list of 10 peopleWith which you forget to keep in touch, but want to do it. School friends, grandmother or an old employee. Save the list on the phone and call these people when you're going somewhere.
6. Putting your smartphone in the "Airplane" when having dinner with other people.
7. many people underestimate the meetings on the go. Fresh air and the mobility is good for thinkingAs a result - the best ideas and a more open conversation. A more calories burnt.
8. Plan half-hour meeting at workInstead of hours. Of course, if you have the opportunity. For half an hour you have gone about as much as an hour. Hour meetings are necessary only if you want to know the person well or establish a trust relationship.
9. Pour drinks his last. People appreciate it.
10. Almost everything written on the Internet created by people like me. So when you read something, take it with skepticism.