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Taxi drivers in New York City are a realistic bunch.<\/p>\n

To drive in one of the busiest cities in the world, you do what works.<\/p>\n

And what doesn’t waste time. Or unnecessary motion.<\/p>\n

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They signal their intent to change lanes and then proceed to do so.<\/p>\n

Yes there are cars in the other lane,<\/p>\n

however the Taxi Driver presumes they will move to accommodate him.<\/p>\n

And they do.<\/p>\n

So what seems like near misses are really not.<\/p>\n

(See Bombay drivers for near perfect orchestration!)<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I recently introduced two people via email.<\/p>\n

Both had ‘reasons’ not to assert themselves on each other.<\/p>\n

After a nudge, they now do business.<\/p>\n

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Assertiveness is effective and acceptable.<\/p>\n

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————————–<\/p>\n

To reinforce this read any two below:<\/strong><\/p>\n

# 15 <\/strong>K.I.S.S. <\/a>– 40 <\/strong>So What!<\/a> – 42 <\/strong>Leadership<\/a> – 59 <\/strong>Hesitation<\/a> – 71<\/strong> Nice <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

87 <\/strong>Barriers<\/a> – 89 <\/strong>Initiating<\/a> – 95 <\/strong>Ring\/Knock<\/a> – 135 <\/strong>Excuses <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

155 <\/strong>Do Not Disturb<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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