Natural Law of Concession

NATURAL LAW OF CONCESSION

Go BIG.

Think about a nonprofit organization for a second.  They need $25,000 to close their funding gap, but want to fund other projects as well.  They approach a foundation and make a big request for bigger than they need but in line with what they want…$100,000.

Don’t be afraid to ask for what you WANT.

Well, the nonprofit ends up getting a big “no” on their 100K request. Bummer. Or is it? Their initial request was BIG but what they really need is much smaller – only 1/4 of the original ask.  So what do they do next? Follow up that “no” with a smaller ask!

When you get a “no”, follow up with your second best offer and you’ll most likely get a “yes”!

They turned a “bummer” into a win by following up with a smaller ask of $25,000.  The donor sends back a “yes” to that request.  Did the foundation lose? No, they got what they needed even though their request for what they wanted was denied. This week, don’t let a “no” stop you from making some progress. Concede on your original request and you’ll most likely get a “yes” to your second best!  Go BIG and end up with a win in the end.

Use the Natural Law of Concession not just to guide your week but to guide your life.  As always, shoot me and email at Maria@LifePlanner.guru to share your stories using the Natural Law of Concession.  For more information on Natural Laws, visit www.StevenJAnderson.com.