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What does it mean?
Proposes a meeting with a high-stakes outcome where failure is not an option.
In plain terms
Let's meet to decide if we succeed or fail completely.
What can you take from it?
Commit fully to the encounter or accept total defeat.

Where it applies

  • negotiations
  • challenges
  • decisions

Putting it to work

  • set clear goals
  • prepare for outcomes

Questions to consider

  • What do you stand to lose?
  • Are you ready for the outcome?

Another view

It ignores the possibility of compromise or partial success.

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