In a given week, how many purchases do you negotiate?

Between restaurants, grocery stores and subscription services, weekly expenses don’t lend themselves to conducive environments to negotiate; although Malcolm Gladwell might take the position that you should be a bit more disagreeable here.

If you’re buying bigger items, like windows, or a remodel, or cabinets that’s a good time to negotiate.

Larger items where you’re working directly with the seller are easier to negotiate.

And that’s when you realize at the end of the day that a number is just a number.

You can engage with it or let it be.