Deflect Quotes

“No one has any right to tell you that the way you perceive yourself is wrong. Because by doing so, they also discourage the person you aspire to be.”
― Kamand Kojouri

“Reflect or Deflect

The person in the mirror can read your mind. Can you make eye contact?

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― Kamil Ali

“The ‘easy way’ is our laziness trying to find a solution by ‘working hard’ to side-step the problem.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“Break the vicious cycle by refusing to react. Instead of pushing back, sidestep their attack and deflect it against the problem. As in the Oriental martial arts of judo and jujitsu, avoid pitting your strength against theirs directly; instead, use your skill to step aside and turn their strength to your ends. Rather than resisting their force, channel it into exploring interests, inventing options for mutual gain, and searching for independent standards.”
― Roger Fisher, Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In

“If they do there are ways to weather the storm without bidding against yourself or responding with anger. Once you learn these tactics, you’ll be prepared to withstand the hit and counter with panache. First, deflect the punch in a way that opens up your counterpart. Successful negotiators often say “No” in one of the many ways we’ve talked about (“How am I supposed to accept that?”) or deflect the anchor with questions like “What are we trying to accomplish here?” Responses like these are great ways to refocus your counterpart when you feel you’re being pulled into the compromise trap.”
― Chris Voss, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It

“Sidestep their attack and deflect it against the problem.”
― Roger Fisher, Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In

“Maybe you’re that ‘someone else’ whose job everything appears to be.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough