New here. On the world stage GEOTUS seems to want to pursue win-win deals with our allies and others. Same approach with big deals at home. He wants to win of course and will win, but he does not act like there must be a loser in order for him to win. He just does not want to get ripped off, and he wants to make a good deal. There are losers (and enemies) out there obviously, but not in every deal.
I have found myself, however, always framing deals as ultimately win-lose. How can I be more like GEOTUS in my mental approach to deals? And not just in daily life but in political relations?
reading his book 'Art of the Deal' would probably help.
here is another little saying ive heard. "a fair price is usually the one that neither the buyer or seller is happy about".
when dealing with people, you usually want to deal with them again, or get good word of mouth. if you frame a deal as winner-loser, they might agree to it if they are up against a wall, but they will never deal with you again if they can avoid it, and they will warn others to avoid dealing with you. people know when they get fucked.
If it's win-win the other side is more motivated to keep their word and make more deals.