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There’s evidence that people are more interested in hiring candidates who acknowledge legitimate weakness as opposed to bragging or humble bragging.

4. Ask questions. Appear less assertive but lead by letting the opponents step forward.

Good negotiation principles:
1. Map out a series of areas of agreement or common ground
2. As opposed to piling up more reasons/arguments to win a negotiation, present fewer but strong reasons to support your case - do not water down your best points. “A weak argument generally dilutes a strong one”
3. Do not go on offense or defense. Rather, express curiosity with questions “You don’t see merit in this?”

If we’re insecure, we make fun of others. If we’re comfortable being wrong, we’re not afraid to poke fun at ourselves.