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> you might be able to kill an important deal

That's still stupid and could backfire badly.

No, the best plan is not to want anything out of the acquisition besides the cash. Sell it, walk away, do your next thing.




The heart wants what it wants. You use plans to fulfill those. You can't plan what you want.

If all you want is the cash, fine. Sometimes people want more. And often they get it.




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