SchmucksDebateFIGHT = DEBATE = NEGOTIATE
Before you
win the room,
read the room.
Debate, negotiation and critical thinking. Inspired by Sun Tzu’s Art of War. Built around preparation, perspective and the decisions you make under pressure.
THE READING ROOM
Practical guides
Start with the question you have today. Each guide ends with a practical next step.
Prepare for a negotiation before you make an offer
Know your interests, your alternatives and the questions you still need to ask.
Read the guideBuild a stronger argument in three moves
Make a claim, show the evidence and explain the connection.
Read the guidePrepare a difficult conversation without a script to win
Open with an observation, ask a real question and agree on the next step.
Read the guideSchmucksDebate is an Axiom Enterprises project exploring debate, negotiation and critical thinking through the lens of Sun Tzu’s Art of War. Fight = Debate = Negotiate is the starting idea: preparation and understanding come before confrontation.
A few useful answers
Is this about winning every argument?
The focus is preparation, clearer reasoning and useful conversations. No coaching can guarantee agreement or a particular result.
Can I try an exercise first?
Yes. The argument worksheet works in your browser and is not sent to a coach. Use it to organize a position before starting a conversation.
A USEFUL NEXT STEP