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What does it mean?
Giving value for a dollar leads to success more than taking advantage.
In plain terms
Be generous with what you offer.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize value over price.

Where it applies

  • sales
  • negotiation
  • customer service

Putting it to work

  • over deliver on promises
  • focus on customer benefit

Questions to consider

  • What value can you give?
  • Why does generosity win?

Another view

Being too generous can hurt sustainability.

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