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arlin report thought of the day: never split the difference


Never Split the Difference is the title of a book I just read by Chris Voss a former FBI Negotiator (hostage situations etc.).    The book is about getting an edge in negotiating, and while he shares a story in each chapter on hostage situations, bank robberies and terrorist kidnappings, Mr. Voss shares negotiation tips for everyday life; such as buying a car.   This is a great read and very informative.

A quote from the book, towards the end……. “When someone seems irrational or crazy, they most likely aren’t.”   Donald Trump immediately comes to my mind; and Trump too is known to be a great negotiator.  Some of you may argue that he is not because you believe him to be irrational and crazy; but most likely he is not!   🙂

If you are looking for a good book to read, I recommend “Never Split the Difference”.  Don’t waste your money on another book authored by Hillary Clinton……..like “What Happened”.    We already know what happened.     We don’t need to read pages filled with excuses and finger-pointing from Hillary R. Clinton.    You’ll learn nothing.

“Never Split the Difference” you’ll learn a lot.    No I am not a book salesmen, not yet anyway.