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“Take a deep breath and focus on your purpose—your Yes—in this situation. Ask yourself what you really want and what is really important here. In other words, shift from being reactive and focused on No, to being proactive and focused on Yes.”

Important Purpose Focus Proactive Reactive

Book:The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes

Source: The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes

“Effective negotiation requires a persistent focus on what is most important.”

Important Focus Negotiation Persistent

Book:The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes

Source: The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes

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