The speaker emphasizes the importance of managing expectations in business deals, highlighting the common occurrence of deals falling through. He suggests approaching meetings with the understanding that deals often do not materialize, in order to avoid getting emotionally attached and becoming desperate during negotiations. This emotional detachment is crucial to maintaining leverage and making rational decisions in the business deal process.
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