No matter how perfect the solution itself, it is still just a tool—it’s not the end goal. The real goal is solving the other party’s problem. Learning to articulate the difficulty is what allows you to command a higher price.
The bigger the stakes involved, the higher the skill level of the players.
In this new model of human connection, you might encounter 100 women who could be right for you in your lifetime, and he might encounter 100 men who could be right for him. In this game, the proactive one gets the edge.
Fortuitous moments are just that—fleeting. A brush past, and the other person gets off the bus, embarking on a different travel route.