5 questions for Pāvels Hafizovs

1. What are you?

I think that I am mainly someone who tries to understand.

2. A book that you would recommend others to read – why?

Lucius Annaeus Seneca’s Dialogues, because Seneca had definitely understood something.

3. TEDx talk, which you recommend watching – why?

Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi’ talk 5 Hindrances to Self-mastery. It is about the searches for one's path and about things which interfere in seeing one’s path clearly. And how to overcome these obstacles.

4. What inspires you and gives you energy?

When I am able to get to an understanding. And, to apply this understanding in life.

5. Why are you interested in sales?

Practically any dialogue (even internal), to my mind is a sale. I sell (or do not sell) myself the need for morning exercise. I sell (or do not sell) my daughter the idea of putting down her telephone and going for a walk in the forest. Business people, married couples, politicians, children and the rest of us are constantly involved in selling. I have always been interested in techniques for communication, which help in negotiating things. Not just in the business environment, but in any situation where communication is required.

More about Pāvels Hafizovs’ professional experience HERE