{"id":130244,"date":"2024-10-04T09:41:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T13:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=130244"},"modified":"2024-10-04T12:13:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T16:13:13","slug":"six-minute-x-ray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/six-minute-x-ray\/","title":{"rendered":"Six-Minute X-Ray by Chase Hughes: Book Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever wished you could learn everything about someone simply by looking at them? What&#8217;s <em>Six-Minute X-Ray<\/em> by Chase Hughes about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0In <em>Six-Minute X-Ray<\/em>, behavior analyst Chase Hughes says that you can learn everything about a person without talking to them. His Six-Minute X-Ray (SMX) system allows you to rapidly gain deep insight into who someone really is, based on their behavior, speech, and mannerisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read below for a brief overview of <em>Six-Minute X-Ray<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-of-six-minute-x-ray\"><strong>Overview of <em>Six-Minute X-Ray<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Six-Minute-X-Ray-Rapid-Behavior-Profiling\/dp\/1735141607\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HNA4B0DU6JFF&amp;keywords=six+minute+x-ray&amp;qid=1698851915&amp;sprefix=six+minute%2Caps%2C227&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Six-Minute X-Ray<\/em><\/a>, Chase Hughes argues that <strong>you can read anyone in just a few minutes based on their behavior, speech, and mannerisms<\/strong>. His Six-Minute X-Ray (SMX) system is a comprehensive set of techniques for rapid behavior profiling, developed based on Hughes\u2019s military intelligence work and 10 years of research. It allows you to rapidly gain deep insight into who someone <em>really<\/em> is, based on their behavior, speech, and mannerisms\u2014information you can use to build rapport with and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-influence-others\/\">influence others<\/a> in your professional and personal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chasehughes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hughes<\/a> is a behavior expert specializing in behavior analysis, persuasion, and influence. He worked in US military intelligence for two decades, during which time he devised and field-tested his SMX system. He\u2019s also the author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ellipsis-Manual-analysis-engineering-behavior\/dp\/0692819908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Ellipsis Manual<\/em><\/a>\u2014the best-selling book on influencing and persuading others\u2014and the founder and CEO of Applied Behavior Research, which offers training in behavior analysis and influence techniques.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-establishing-a-behavior-profile\"><strong>Establishing a Behavior Profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hughes, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/behavior-profile\/\">behavior profile<\/a> is an inventory of information about someone based on your observations of them: <strong>It gives you an understanding of their motivations, goals, and tendencies.<\/strong> You can use this understanding to quickly build rapport with them and, if desired,&nbsp; influence their behavior and decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To form a behavior profile, Hughes explains, you\u2019ll <strong>identify someone\u2019s social needs and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/methods-of-decision-making-crucial-conversations\/\">decision-making<\/a> style based on their speech and behavior within the first six minutes of interacting with them<\/strong>. In the next sections, we\u2019ll explain how to rapidly ascertain these two key attributes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identify-someone-s-social-needs\"><strong>Identify Someone\u2019s Social Needs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we\u2019ll explore what social needs are and how to identify them. Then, we\u2019ll explain how you can use this knowledge as an influential tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people are familiar with Maslow\u2019s Hierarchy of Needs, which includes needs all people share\u2014such as the need for safety, social belonging, and esteem. Hughes explains that, in addition to these universal needs,<strong> all humans have <\/strong><strong><em>social needs<\/em><\/strong><strong>, which they attempt to meet through their interactions with others<\/strong>. There are six social needs, according to Hughes, each with a corresponding fear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The need to feel important<\/strong> (and the fear of being dismissed or mocked)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/need-for-approval\/\">need for approval<\/a><\/strong> (and the fear of rejection or disdain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/human-need-for-belonging\/\">need for acceptance<\/a><\/strong> (and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/fear-of-criticism\/\">fear of criticism<\/a> or alienation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The need to be perceived as intelligent<\/strong> (and the fear of being seen as dumb)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The need to be pitied<\/strong> (and the fear of being ignored or disbelieved)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The need to be perceived as powerful<\/strong> (and the fear of being disrespected or challenged)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hughes explains that everyone has <em>two<\/em> of these six needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes writes that<strong> you can identify someone\u2019s needs based on their behavior and, in some cases, their appearance.<\/strong> For example, someone who needs to feel important may have extravagant status symbols like expensive clothing or accessories. Someone who needs approval may show people-pleasing tendencies. Someone who needs to be perceived as powerful may talk loudly in public and tell stories about what a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/characteristics-of-a-good-leader\/\">great leader<\/a> they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-social-needs-to-establish-rapport-and-influence-behavior\">Use Social Needs to Establish Rapport and Influence Behavior<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes explains that you can use information about someone\u2019s social needs to quickly establish rapport with them\u2014and then, potentially influence their behavior.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To establish rapport, he says, subtly communicate that you can meet their need in some way<\/strong>. For example, if you know your employee has a need for approval, saying things like, \u201cYou\u2019re doing a great job,\u201d can quickly win them over. Or, if they need to be perceived as powerful, you can float the idea of a promotion to get them to do what you\u2019d like them to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To influence someone\u2019s behavior, Hughes continues, <strong>imply that the behavior you want them to do will ensure their needs are met<\/strong>. For example, if you\u2019re trying to convince a friend to seek therapy, and you know they\u2019re someone who needs to feel pitied, you could say something like, \u201cWhen I started therapy, I felt so validated. My therapist affirmed that my problems were significant and needed attention.\u201d You\u2019re not telling them what to do, but you\u2019re implying that what you <em>want<\/em> them to do will fulfill their need for sympathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-fears-to-influence-behavior\">Use Fears to Influence Behavior<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes explains that you can also use the <em>fear<\/em> that corresponds to someone\u2019s social need to influence their behavior\u2014specifically, to get them to stop an undesired behavior. To do this, <strong>suggest that the undesired behavior would make their fear a reality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, imagine you\u2019re selling car insurance and you have a customer who\u2019s deciding whether to purchase your services. You\u2019ve identified that they need to be perceived as intelligent\u2014which means they fear being perceived as dumb. You share a story of someone who chose not to purchase your insurance, got in an accident, and then found that their chosen insurance company wouldn\u2019t cover the damage. You lament how they should have been more discerning in their decision, suggesting that they made an unintelligent choice by not choosing your services. Your potential client doesn\u2019t want you to think <em>they\u2019re<\/em> dumb, too, so they buy your insurance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identify-someone-s-decision-making-style\"><strong>Identify Someone\u2019s Decision-Making Style<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we\u2019ll look at Hughes\u2019s second component of a behavior profile\u2014decision-making style. <strong>Identifying someone\u2019s decision-making style gives you insight into how they make their choices, enabling you to understand\u2014and potentially influence\u2014those choices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hughes, six factors motivate all of our decisions, from making a purchase, to going on a date, to confessing to a crime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deviance<\/strong>: You make decisions that ensure you stand out from the crowd, such as buying a flashy car instead of a more modest one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Novelty<\/strong>: You make decisions that lead to new experiences or compel others to view you as a trendsetter, such as wearing the latest fashion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social image<\/strong>: You make decisions that influence others to view you positively or that facilitate connections with others, such as taking the lead on a charitable community bake sale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conformity<\/strong>: You make decisions that help you blend in with your peers, such as taking on the religious beliefs of your friends or family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment<\/strong>: You make decisions that get you the most out of what you invest, such as only agreeing to a second date with someone based on whether you can imagine having a long-term relationship with them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Necessity<\/strong>: You make decisions that fulfill a practical material need, such as only buying essentials and avoiding frivolous spending.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people\u2019s decision-making styles will align with at least two of these factors, and according to Hughes, people are more likely to be motivated by factors that are adjacent to each other in this list. For example, someone primarily motivated by investment is likely to also be motivated by conformity and necessity (though to a lesser degree).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-decision-making-style-to-build-rapport\">Use Decision-Making Style to Build Rapport<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes explains that <strong>you can quickly build rapport with someone by conveying that you use the same decision-making style as them<\/strong> (even if it\u2019s not your primary style). For example, you notice that someone has a hairstyle that stands out from the crowd and deduce that they have a deviance-based decision-making style. To build rapport with them, you bring up an interest of yours that deviates from the norm, such as a passion for competitive dog grooming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-decision-making-style-to-influence-behavior\">Use Decision-Making Style to Influence Behavior<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>To influence someone\u2019s decisions, <strong>subtly communicate to them that the decision you want them to make is the one that best fits their decision-making style<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, imagine you\u2019re interviewing a potential employee. You\u2019re impressed, and you want them on your team. When you ask why they got into this line of work, they explain that many of their friends also chose this career path\u2014revealing a conformity-based decision-making style. To convince them to choose your company, you might say something like, \u201cWe have a lot of employees in your age group who really seem to like it here.\u201d To tap into the adjacent social image-based decision-making style, you could also highlight some of your company\u2019s charitable activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eliciting-important-information\"><strong>Eliciting Important Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we\u2019ve seen, a behavior profile (based on the person\u2019s apparent social needs and decision-making style) can be an invaluable tool in understanding, relating to, and influencing someone. <strong>However, there may be times when you need even <\/strong><strong><em>more<\/em><\/strong><strong> information from someone\u2014which they may not be eager to share. <\/strong>In these cases, Hughes explains, you\u2019ll have to do some strategic prompting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hughes, <strong>the key to prompting others to share information is to make them feel like they\u2019ve offered it willingly<\/strong>. You\u2019ll get more information if your conversation feels natural than if it feels like an interrogation. Additionally, information-sharing tends to compound: The more information you obtain, the more of a connection the other person will feel with you, and the more that person will continue to open up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, we\u2019ll explain how Hughes shares four ways Hughes says you can prompt others to share more information than they normally would: leading statements, flattery, complaint baiting, and mirroring their speech. You can use your behavior profile to enhance these techniques, or you can use them on their own if you haven\u2019t yet formed your behavior profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technique-1-leading-statements\"><strong>Technique #1: Leading Statements<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hughes, you can use leading statements to prod someone to share information you\u2019re interested in. <strong>These are statements meant to provoke a response from the other person on a topic you\u2019ve subtly introduced.<\/strong> For example, if you\u2019re speaking to your child\u2019s new teacher and want to get a sense of how much homework they assign, you could say, \u201cI bet you spend a lot of time grading students\u2019 homework.\u201d If they respond with, \u201cYes, it takes about two hours each day to get through it all,\u201d then you know they assign a lot of homework. Alternatively, if they say, \u201cNot really, I spend more time grading in-class work,\u201d then you can assume this teacher assigns less homework.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By doing this instead of directly asking \u201cDo you assign a lot of homework?\u201d the teacher won\u2019t feel interrogated or get defensive. Instead, they\u2019ll feel a connection with you because you made an empathetic statement that highlighted their hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technique-2-flattery\"><strong>Technique #2: Flattery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When receiving compliments, most people feel naturally inclined to deflect them in order to appear modest. According to Hughes, <strong>the details of the deflection can reveal significant information<\/strong>. For example, if you attend a musical performance and speak to the performer afterward, you might say, \u201cThat was incredible, you\u2019re clearly very talented.\u201d They\u2019re likely to respond with modesty: \u201cOh no, I\u2019m lucky because my parents were able to get me private lessons as a child.\u201d This tells you multiple pieces of information: This person has been working on their craft for years and they\u2019re not self-taught, and it even gives you a glimpse into their family\u2019s socioeconomic status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technique-3-complaint-baiting\"><strong>Technique #3: Complaint Baiting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hughes, complaining or venting feels freeing. <strong>This feeling of freedom can cause someone to get carried away, often disclosing more information (or more sensitive information) than they usually would\u2014thus establishing a connection with you.<\/strong> To bait someone into complaining, casually comment on a negative aspect of something they experience that\u2019s related to the information you want from them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, imagine you\u2019re a therapist working with a child who\u2019s struggling with their parents\u2019 divorce, but is reluctant to open up. When you ask them about school, they roll their eyes. Seizing on that, you say, \u201cIt must be frustrating to focus on your schoolwork while things are so difficult at home.\u201d They respond, \u201cYeah, especially my English class. I\u2019m supposed to spend an hour every day at home reading, but my dad moving out is so distracting I can\u2019t concentrate.\u201d You\u2019ve now made a connection with this client and have opened the door to further conversation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technique-4-speech-mirroring-nbsp\"><strong>Technique #4: Speech Mirroring&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes explains that you can elicit information by reflecting what someone has said back to them. <strong>Reflecting someone\u2019s ideas makes them feel seen and heard,<\/strong> <strong>which creates a bond with them and prompts them to share more.<\/strong> One way you can do this is by simply repeating the last three words of their statement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you\u2019re at a community event, and you overhear a stranger remark, &#8220;I love the annual sci-fi convention here, I never miss it.&#8221; You mirror, &#8220;Never miss it?&#8221; The stranger, feeling acknowledged, opens up with enthusiasm: &#8220;Yeah, the speakers are always fantastic! And between you and me, I heard George Lucas is doing a panel this year.&#8221; Your simple, mirrored reply has now sparked an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-be-appealing-to-women\/\">engaging conversation<\/a> about a shared passion, as well as some insight into a possible special guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes notes that for best results, <strong>mirror the general idea of what the other person has said to you and then follow it up with a leading statement<\/strong>. For example, imagine you\u2019re at a speed dating event and want to quickly learn as much as you can about the other person\u2019s career and interests before it\u2019s time to switch dates. They mention that they\u2019re a special needs teacher who\u2019s worked in the local school system for seven years, so you say, \u201cSpecial needs? That sounds like a rewarding job.\u201d This combination of mirroring and a leading statement will prompt your date to share a ton of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reading-into-behaviors-and-speech\"><strong>Reading Into Behaviors and Speech<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So far we\u2019ve seen how you can observe someone\u2019s behavior and mannerisms to develop a profile of their behavior, and how you can use certain techniques to draw information from them that they may not otherwise share. In this section, we\u2019ll look at how you can read someone\u2019s behavior and speech to detect stress\u2014and potentially, signs of deception.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-physical-indicators-detecting-stress\"><strong>Physical Indicators: Detecting Stress<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite popular belief, it\u2019s impossible to tell when someone\u2019s lying based on their behavior and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/body-language-crucial-conversations\/\">body language<\/a>. However, Hughes explains, people tend to feel very stressed when they\u2019re lying\u2014so <strong>monitoring someone\u2019s behavior for signs of <em>stress<\/em> can help you determine whether they may be lying<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get into the signs, Hughes warns that the most important part of monitoring these signs is to notice <em>change<\/em> in someone\u2019s behavior. Someone might display a stress-associated behavior, but if they display that behavior the entire time you\u2019re interacting with them, you can\u2019t accurately label the behavior as a sign of stress. <strong>However, if their behavior changes at some point in the interaction, you can deduce that their stress level has increased<\/strong> as a result of something that just happened in the conversation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll look at three physical signs of stress that Hughes discusses: increased blink rate, closing or extending the fingers, and facial touching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-physical-indicator-1-increased-blink-rate\">Physical Indicator #1: Increased Blink Rate<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hughes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-pay-attention\/\">paying attention<\/a> to how quickly someone blinks can tell you about how much stress they may be feeling. Generally, people blink around nine times per minute. However, <strong>people blink more frequently when they\u2019re stressed<\/strong>. When you first start talking to someone, take note of how frequently they blink\u2014fast, slow, or somewhere in between. If at any point in the conversation, you see their blink rate speed up, that\u2019s likely a sign of stress. Conversely, if their blink rate noticeably slows, that\u2019s a sign that they\u2019re feeling relaxed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-physical-indicator-2-closing-or-extending-the-fingers\">Physical Indicator #2: Closing or Extending the Fingers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes explains that watching people\u2019s fingers can also give a strong indication of whether or not they\u2019re feeling stressed. <strong>When people feel stressed, they often curl their fingers inward<\/strong> as if they\u2019re going to make a fist. This movement is usually very slight; a person probably won\u2019t clench their whole fist when a topic makes them uncomfortable, but you may be able to notice a minor inward twitch. On the other hand, extending the fingers is a sign of comfort and relaxation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-physical-indicator-3-facial-touching\">Physical Indicator #3: Facial Touching<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hughes, <strong>people often touch their faces or cover their mouths when they\u2019re feeling stressed<\/strong>. This is an instinctive response we frequently see in children\u2014for example, if they\u2019ve just said something mean to another child and then they realize their parents overheard it. This behavior is a sign of stress in adults as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speech-indicators-detecting-stress-and-deception\"><strong>Speech Indicators: Detecting Stress and Deception<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, physical indicators of stress <em>may<\/em> indicate deception, or they may simply signal stress or have other causes. <strong>Signs of stress in someone&#8217;s speech, however, are much stronger indicators of deception.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes describes many signs to look for in someone\u2019s speech, but we\u2019ll focus on these four: hesitation, changing speed and pitch, reversing a question, and attaching caveats to statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speech-indicator-1-hesitation\">Speech Indicator #1: Hesitation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hughes, <strong>if you ask someone a question and they take a long pause before responding, they may be stalling for time to think of a lie.<\/strong> This also applies when someone repeats your whole question back to you. For example, if you asked your employee \u201cWhy were you so late turning in this project?\u201d and they say \u201cWhy was I so late turning in this project? Well\u2026\u201d before answering, they might be thinking up a lie.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speech-indicator-2-changing-speed-and-pitch\">Speech Indicator #2: Changing Speed and Pitch<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes says that <strong>people\u2019s voices tend to get higher and their speech faster when they\u2019re lying<\/strong>, so pay attention to whether someone\u2019s speech patterns change as they speak.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speech-indicator-3-reversing-a-question\">Speech Indicator #3: Reversing a Question<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Hughes explains that <strong>another way people often hide deception is to reverse a question that\u2019s asked of them.<\/strong> For example, if you suspect your spouse is cheating on you, you might ask them, \u201cHave you ever thought about being with someone else?\u201d If they defensively respond, \u201cHave <em>you <\/em>ever thought about being with someone else?\u201d they may be withholding something important from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speech-indicator-4-caveats-for-excluding-details\">Speech Indicator #4: Caveats for Excluding Details<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People may include caveats in their statements that allow them to omit certain details without explicitly lying.<\/strong> Examples of these caveats include, \u201cIf I remember correctly,\u201d \u201cAs far as I know,\u201d \u201cIf memory serves,\u201d and similar statements. The context of these statements is important. If you ask someone if they\u2019ve ever committed a murder, they shouldn\u2019t need to search their memory for that information. If they preface their response with \u201cAs far as I can remember,\u201d you may want to avoid spending time alone with that person!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wished you could learn everything about someone simply by looking at them? What&#8217;s Six-Minute X-Ray by Chase Hughes about? \u00a0In Six-Minute X-Ray, behavior analyst Chase Hughes says that you can learn everything about a person without talking to them. His Six-Minute X-Ray (SMX) system allows you to rapidly gain deep insight into who someone really is, based on their behavior, speech, and mannerisms. 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