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Approach them from interest, not self-interest
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When talking with people and trying to figure out if they're a fit for you, stop thinking of yourself. Assess their situation Take notes Help Connect And don't expect something in return. That'll build up your reputation. It's the long game, dear reader. |
Rod Aparicio
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Helping. Helping the right ones who can use your help. Helping the right ones who can pay for your help. Helping. Now, not being aggressive doesn't mean not to be firm. You can help and say No. You can help and choose. You can help and charge "a lot". And helping is about guiding them in the right direction. Especially if it's not you.
Everyone tells you to be aggressive. That you need to crush your competition. That you need to win. You don't.
It makes it easier in our heads to take things off to reduce the price and get to a point that's acceptable to us, than to keep adding things as we see the price going up. Check this story by Blair Enns: Anchor High.