The Gift Must Cost Them

The Gift Must Cost Them: Negotiation Through Unequal Exchange is a transformative self-help guide for those who are tired of being undervalued, overextended, and taken for granted. Drawing on the unforgettable metaphor of the 456 from Torchwood-alien negotiators who made the world pay dearly for their gifts-this book teaches you how to command respect, establish boundaries, and ensure your presence is always met with genuine appreciation.You’ll learn how to reprogram your relationship to value by recognizing your own worth, setting meaningful terms for your time, talents, and energy, and mastering the art of strategic giving. Discover how to create real consequences for your boundaries, frame your worth so clearly that others must choose between loss or loyalty, and ensure that every 'yes' you offer is a privilege, not a given.Packed with actionable rituals, negotiation formulas, and conversation scripts, this book will help you stop explaining your price-and start making others feel it. It’s not about selfishness; it’s about sacred self-respect. Let the world rise to meet you, or watch it fall away.You are the gift. Name your price-and let them pay what you’re truly worth.