The coffee shop was quiet, the only sound the rhythmic hiss of the espresso machine. Anton sat in the corner, staring at his laptop screen. His startup was stalling, and his "negotiation skills" usually involved him nodding until he gave away the farm.

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The man pulled a weathered copy of How to Earn Money from his bag. "I used the techniques in this book to close my first major deal ten years ago. It’s not just about the money; it’s about the psychology of the 'Yes.'"

He’d spent the morning searching for ’s books, specifically looking to download "Sales Scripts" (Продажи, переговоры) or "How to Earn Money Without Start-up Capital" (Как зарабатывать деньги без стартового капитала) . He needed a breakthrough, something to turn his "maybe next time" into a "where do I sign?" "You looking for magic words?" a voice rasped.