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TalkingDog

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43. The most valuable lesson I learned when you want someone's cooperation:

Mon Feb 13, 2012, 12:15 PM

Feb 2012

Explain what's in it for them.

When I worked for the community arts org, I used to explain why people should give because it would help the org. That seemed reasonable to me.

The Spousal Unit sat me down told me the facts of life. I now try to figure out what the other person can gain if they cooperate. (it gets easier the more you do it)

But you seem to understand that intuitively. I envy you.

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