January 11th, 2010 → 2:37 pm @ Jay
As a full-time freelance consultant, my ability to put food on the table has largely revolved around my ability to manipulate clients and employers into choosing me over others. The word “manipulate” is typically loaded with negative connotations.
Let me make it clear. I do not engage in misconduct in my professional capacity. I manipulate by withholding. I limit my accessibility for only a moment, to turn a client’s (or employer’s) decision from rational to impulse.
Warning: Never sell something (including your services) to somebody if they will regret the purchase. Buyer’s remorse will come back to bite you on the ass.
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