Idea cards / Lever 8: Keep Your Options

Small favours, big debts

People feel they must pay back what they receive. A small, unasked favour — an intro, a tip, a moment of help — builds goodwill that lasts far longer than its cost. Give first, with no scorecard in your hand.

From: Influence · The 48 Laws of Power · You Can Negotiate Anything

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