Walk Away & Win
Mastering Negotiation’s Golden Rule
Negotiation 101 — be ready to walk.
Not just ready, but absolutely willing. No drama, no fanfare. Just a cool nod and a metaphorical bounce in your step. Think Irish goodbye, but in the boardroom.
If you can’t do this, you’re not negotiating.
You’re just wishing, hoping, crossing fingers. And when they smell that on you, you’re shark bait. You’ll be chewed up, spit out, and left wondering where it all went wrong.
That ace up your sleeve? It’s not a clever line or a slick move. It’s the stone-cold ability to walk away, anytime, anyplace. Business, life, love — it applies everywhere. Recognise this power, nurture it, and be hyper aware of its presence in your arsenal.
Desiring something doesn’t mean losing the strength to say no to a raw deal. You don’t have to be a jerk about it. Lay out your case, stay cool, and if it doesn’t add up, walk.
No bridges burned, no bad blood — just pure, unadulterated self-respect.
The moment you start compromising this power, you’re setting yourself up for a fall. The world’s full of people waiting to take a piece of those who can’t or won’t stand up and step out.
So, heed this: your ability to walk away is not just a tactic; it’s your shield and armour in the battleground of negotiation. And life, dear brethren, is rife with negotiation.
Use it wisely, and use it well.
