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What does it mean?
The speaker notes the other person expects more than just logical reasoning.
In plain terms
You want me to give you arguments and smart ideas too.
What can you take from it?
Ensure you meet expectations for depth and intellect.

Where it applies

  • professional tasks
  • intellectual requests
  • negotiations

Putting it to work

  • managing expectations
  • delivering value

Questions to consider

  • What is expected from a partner?
  • How do you deliver value?

Another view

It implies intellect is a commodity to be furnished.

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