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walk away

Be Able to Walk Away

December 28, 2012 by Aaron Graves

In any kind of negotiation, your ability to walk away is your strongest tool. Those who can walk away from the negotiation — legitimately walk away, not just make a show of it — are in the strongest position. Those who are convinced they need to make the deal are in the weakest position. This …

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