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And the "letting it go" could mean strategically distancing yourself from that person in the negotiation who is just trying to push your buttons. You don't necessarily have to walk away from the deal (especially if you need it), but you can remove yourself personally and substitute a delegate. So often in mediation, changing up the personalities involved at the table is just what is required

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Great point! Yes, sometimes you can effectively assume control by shuffling the players to remove deal impediments.

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