- While negotiating it's really important to learn to say no. Saying no or receiving a no doesn't mean there's a dislike or that there's a lack of respect just that the goals aren't aligned. - This idea is actually something that doesn't just apply to negotiations but also is an effective way to practice [[Minimalism]] ---- "A natural aspect of negotiation is rejection. Before you can feel comfortable asking for what you want, Chance suggests getting used to saying “no.” “As you become more comfortable practicing saying no, you get more comfortable with the idea of other people saying no to you,” she says, “and that helps you be more comfortable asking." - [Link](https://www.vox.com/even-better/23562374/negotiate-anything-prepare-questions) "At the start of one of her MBA classes, Chance instructs her students to reject every request or invitation they receive for 24 hours. This exercise allows participants to feel comfortable setting boundaries" - [Link](https://www.vox.com/even-better/23562374/negotiate-anything-prepare-questions) "When you are not willing to walk away, it doesn’t matter what you’re negotiating, you’ve already given away your power" - [Link](https://www.vox.com/even-better/23562374/negotiate-anything-prepare-questions)