The 24-hour email trick that saved me from a bad deal

I had a client who kept pushing for faster turnaround times in the contract. They wanted a 48-hour revision window instead of the usual 7 days. I almost agreed until I remembered a tip from a freelancer in Austin. She said to always wait 24 hours before sending a signed contract back. So I sat on it for a day, read the whole thing again, and spotted a clause that gave them unlimited revisions for the same price. I redlined that part and added a cap of 3 revisions per round. Client pushed back but I held firm. Has anyone else used a waiting period to catch hidden terms in their contracts?

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william_craig714d ago

Sleep on it and suddenly you're a lawyer huh.

jennybailey14d ago

Sleep on it and suddenly you're a lawyer huh" - that's a pretty cynical way to look at it, don't you think? But honestly, how many times have you said something in the heat of the moment and regretted it later? Taking a break isn't about pretending you're suddenly an expert, it's about giving yourself a chance to actually listen instead of just waiting to talk. Have you ever tried it and found it didn't help at all, or is it more that you just don't like the idea of backing down?

david_palmer14d agoMost Upvoted

Hang on, have you never had that moment where something was bouncing around in your head and then it just clicked? I get what you're saying, but a good night's sleep can really clear things up. It's not about becoming a lawyer overnight, it's about giving your brain time to process stuff without all the noise. I've been in arguments where I was dead wrong, woke up the next morning, and realized I was just being stubborn. That pause can make you see the other side, not magically learn the law.