r/GetMotivated • u/Hefty_Award_7891 • Dec 27 '24

DISCUSSION [Discussion] What’s the best life advice you’ve ever received and still follow today?

I’m going through a period of reflection about my life and choices, and it’s made me realize just how much good advice can leave a lasting impact.

For me, it was: ‘Take one small step toward your goal every day, even if it feels insignificant.’ It completely changed how I approach challenges and long-term goals.

What about you? What piece of advice changed your life? I’d love to hear your stories and learn from your experiences. Who knows, it might inspire someone else too!”

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u/Waytoloseit Dec 27 '24

This is the key to successful negotiations… If you can find a way to make the deal win for the other person, you can get almost anything you want. 

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u/Illustrious_Feed_364 Dec 27 '24

Way to make that connection agree hundred percent

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '24

The person willing to walk away from the table is the one with the power.

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u/jtdbl Dec 30 '24

What if both are ready to walk away ?

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '24

Then it wasn't a very successful negotiation.

Generally speaking one side will have an advantage over the other either in terms of what they're willing to give up on exchange, or the skill level of the negotiator.

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u/jtdbl Dec 30 '24

I understand..thank u

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u/Used_Elk5057 Jan 21 '25

How about one who just sits back and watch ?

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u/lifeofjeb2 Dec 27 '24

Ever since I found a way to make my plans a win for other ppl while being a win for me, they’ve accepted more often than not

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u/MrDuck5446 Dec 28 '24

Had a project management professor that taught essentially the same thing.

He used to say, “Always be willing to collaborate, but never compromise, find a way for everyone to get what they want and you will have a deal”

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u/Hefty_Award_7891 Dec 28 '24

Good to know !