"The Strongest Negotiation Position Is To Be Able To Walk Away And Mean It"

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This is a quote from Coach Corey Wayne, a professional who specialises in all things relationship and life building.



"The Strongest Negotiation Position Is To Be Able To Walk Away And Mean It"
The first time I heard this I had a lightbulb moment. For years I had been chasing women, friends and business.


"Scarcity creates value" is yet another quote which has helped me too.


For example:


You're trying to purchase a house and the landlord is asking for £250 000. You offer £200 000 because you believe that's what's worth. It has spacious rooms, close proximity to shops and schools for your kids, but it doesn't reflect the price tag the seller is proposing.


Instead of "begging" for them to lower the price and calling them numerous times to bargain, what you should be doing is letting him know that "I love the house, I love the location, but to me it's worth £200 000. You have my contact details, so if you change your mind it'd be great if you got in touch", and you leave it at that.


Chances are you won hear from him again, but, if they're desperate to get rid of it and needs the money, they might get in contact further down the line.


Another example is when you've been dumped. I have been a handful of times and it isn't pleasant for the dumpee.


The dumper suggests you "stay friends" so you accept because hey, maybe down the line they'll see what they're missing.


What you should be doing is explaining that you don't accept the relationship change (i.e the break up and the request to be friends), but they can get in contact if they change their mind.


What are your thoughts on the two quotes? How valid are they in different aspects of life?

"The Strongest Negotiation Position Is To Be Able To Walk Away And Mean It"
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