Don't Be Swayed

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Is 'Experience' all it's cracked up to be?

By Rom Brafman, Ph.D. on September 17, 2008 in Don't Be Swayed

When I was fourteen I was brave enough to start taking guitar lessons. I've never really been the musical type, I had zero guitar experience, but I always liked the instrument. So when my mom suggested/pushed me to give guitar playing a chance, I went for it. Read More

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Rom Brafman

Psychologist Rom Brafman has a private practice in Palo Alto, California; he's the co-author of Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior.

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