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What attracts men more: showing or suggesting?
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Suggesting beats showing. Always. Just see what happens to women that show too much. They attract the wrong type of men… or probably not. They just attract all men… and then, it’s more complicated to do a good selection. The chances of getting it wrong increase. ​ But if they just suggest, they tend to attract a more sophisticated level of men. Less brutal, savage, and basic. Then, the chances of getting the wrong type of men decrease. ​ And remember, women risked their lives having s€x not long time ago. This is why they are wired to be more selective. ​ At least all this was explained in an article I read this week. ​ I don’t know if you agree or disagree. I see a lot of difference between wearing an amazing, tight and elegant, red dress and showing up the b00bs. ​ I can tell you about my experience. ​ If you show up your price, you’ll get all men… I mean… all contractors. Say that the estimated price is 3.5 billion dollars, and hordes of bidders will line up to provide random variations of that price with discounts between 30% and 10%. ​ But if you suggest the price, you’re start getting a few more sophisticated men… I mean… equity providers. Say that the estimated total investment is between 3.0 and 4.5 billion… and consultants start guessing, equity providers making calls, lawyers preparing offers to potential clients, financial advisors lighting candles to saints… In summary, you get another kind of movement. A different vibe. ​ When thinking about this, I wondered what would happen if you provided… No estimated price. Nothing at all. Like a mysterious princess in her castle… This may be a fairy tale… although there are some precedents… ​ Anyway, enough for today. More about PPPs and infrastructure below. ​The top 15 Lessons of a successful project​ ​The top 15 lessons of a nightmare project​ ​Don't be embarrassed. ​ ​ PD 1: If you liked this email, don't keep it in secret and forward it to a friend. They will thank you enormously one day. PD 2: If somebody has sent you this email and you want to receive emails like this yourself, visit vicentevalencia.com PD 3: If you want unsubscribe, click the link below. ​ ​ |
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