This is a fantastic example of how Stoic principles can really sharpen our negotiation tactics. Love to find a fellow stoicism-adherent negotiator :) I’ve touched on this in my own work—specifically how focusing on what we can control (our response, our strategy) and letting go of what we can’t is key to staying grounded. The squirrels are a perfect metaphor for that. They’re persistent, but no matter how many strategies we try, some things just can’t be controlled.
The trick, as you pointed out, is knowing when to pivot—whether it's shifting expectations or adjusting your approach. It’s not always about winning every battle, but choosing the right battles to fight. A lesson in both Stoicism and negotiation.
Don't succumb to the squirrels! I do believe you can outfox them. . . with a fox!
They are quite the adversaries. Unbelievable!!
This is a fantastic example of how Stoic principles can really sharpen our negotiation tactics. Love to find a fellow stoicism-adherent negotiator :) I’ve touched on this in my own work—specifically how focusing on what we can control (our response, our strategy) and letting go of what we can’t is key to staying grounded. The squirrels are a perfect metaphor for that. They’re persistent, but no matter how many strategies we try, some things just can’t be controlled.
The trick, as you pointed out, is knowing when to pivot—whether it's shifting expectations or adjusting your approach. It’s not always about winning every battle, but choosing the right battles to fight. A lesson in both Stoicism and negotiation.
Thanks very much for your comments. Yes, I think you put it perfectly. Choosing the right battles, knowing when to pivot . . . that's the trick.