By Danielle LaPorte
Within the last few months, I bought a house, sold my condo, and signed a bunch of creative contracts. It's reminded me how much I love the art of the deal. The dance of instinct, will, and faith. The thrilling velocity that comes after, "I'm in!"
When you enter into the deal making phase -- from real estate to intellectual property, from gigs to partnerships, it's like heading into a dark tunnel. The Deal Tunnel. It's narrowing (and harrowing), it's mysterious, and everyone's opinions are echoing. It's the light shining ahead that keeps you lucid and strong -- and moving forward.
Once you get into the Deal Tunnel you need to get out of it as swiftly as possible. Seal it. "Will you marry me?" "Yes!"; "Do you want to build this thing together?" "Yes!" Ride the momentum... More...
