# Slow it down #permanentnote ## Source - [[book - Never Split the difference]] ## Keywords (topics and howto) - [[topic - learning]] - [[topic - negotiation and sales]] - [[topic - leading and managing]] - [[topic - personal efficiency]] - [[topic - mentoring, advising and coaching]] - [[how to build trust]] take the time it takes - [[how to be a better leader]] - [[how to be a better seller]] - [[how to be a better advisor]] - [[how to be a better negotiator]] ## Relevant notes - [[zt - separate the thinking from the doing]] is a way to slow things done. - [[zt - zettelkasten as a knowledge tool]] allows to split the process of reading and collecting info in a slower motion - [[book - Getting things done (GTD)]] is another tool that separate the planning from the doing - [[zt - never assume always test]] by listening and taking the time to [[zt - ask a lot, shut up and listen]] with [[zt - socratic questions]] will help slow things down, by having the other side do the talking - [[zt - begin with the end in mind]] it is about [[zt - trust is a must for long term relationship]] - [[zt - it is all invented]] so no need to rush - [[zt - negotiation is a process of discovery]] so take the time do discover and not rush ## Notes - By taking the time to think and slow things down, we can avoid being overloaded with incomplete information and create dept. - Slowing it down allows to focus on multiple aspect, (like the [[book - six thinking hats]]) - rarely it is not possible to slow things down. - Slowing things allows to do the thing that will save the most time - Slowing things down, has lots of chances to create [[zt - ideological conflict]]