You're a good guy. I like you. Twenty thousand will do it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He expressed personal approval while suggesting a transactional solution to a problem.
- In plain terms
- He liked the person but proposed a monetary exchange.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal regard does not always prevent transactional thinking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is money the right solution?
- How do you separate feelings from deals?
Another view
Reducing issues to money can oversimplify human dynamics.
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