financial

Discussion, not Negotiation

When I sit down at the table to cut a deal of almost any kind, I prefer to have a discussion as opposed to a negotiation.  They are very similar types of situations with similar outcomes, but a discussion feels a whole lot better to me.  When you’re negotiating, the person across the table becomes your adversary, and there are many people I know that love it that way.   On the other hand, I would rather pull back and allow a relationship to develop so a discussion is possible. continue reading...

Quiet Time Unrest

Being a pretty self aware guy, I have bells which go off that I listen to that tell me when reflection is necessary. Right now they are ringing and the tone is telling me that I’m feeling down because I’m not busy. Being so engrossed in the writing of this book has kept me busy seven days a week, ten hours a day, mixed with playing with the kids and maintaining a marriage. I’ve barely had time for “Deadliest Catch,” thank God for Tivo. continue reading...

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