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“Never be afraid to ask for too much when selling or offer too little when buying.” quote by Warren Buffett
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“Never be afraid to ask for too much when selling or offer too little when buying.”

Warren Buffett

About This Quote

Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Meeting, Warren Buffett, 1998

Advocates bold negotiation: ask high when selling, demand more when buying.

In simple terms: Ask high, demand more.

Key Takeaway

Be assertive in deals.

Themes

negotiation confidence business assertiveness pricing

Mood

confident strategic

Type

advice business

When to use this quote

  • sales negotiations
  • real estate deals
  • salary discussions
  • market transactions

Key Concepts

game theory price anchoring power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance assertiveness with fairness?
  • When might a modest approach be wiser?
A Different Perspective

Overly aggressive tactics can damage relationships.

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