[Verse 1] When they say AI can do your job for less Don't panic, don't fold, don't accept the stress Your power isn't in what you produce each day It's in the options that could take you away BATNA is your secret weapon here Best Alternative makes your position clear [Chorus] Build your BATNA, build it strong Multiple paths when things go wrong Visibility, relationships, savings in the bank Cross-domain expertise, that's how you climb the ranks Your walkaway power determines your pay BATNA is the foundation, shows them you won't stay [Verse 2] Keep clients plural, never just depend on one When relationship dies, you're already done Write publicly, speak at events, be seen Build your reputation as the expert machine Track what scarcity pays, not commodity rate Know your market value before you negotiate [Chorus] Build your BATNA, build it strong Multiple paths when things go wrong Visibility, relationships, savings in the bank Cross-domain expertise, that's how you climb the ranks Your walkaway power determines your pay BATNA is the foundation, shows them you won't stay [Bridge] In the AI era, change your game Find where AI makes you stronger, not the same Cross-domain patterns that can't be prompted out Niche intersections, that's what it's about Dual frameworks, compliance knowledge deep These specializations are yours to keep [Verse 3] Here's the test that shows you where you stand If your biggest client cut thirty percent today Could you walk away with your head held high? Or would you cave in with a desperate sigh? If you'd accept it, then your BATNA's weak Time to build the power that you need to seek [Final Chorus] Build your BATNA, build it strong Multiple paths when things go wrong AI augmentation, pattern recognition Niche positioning is your ammunition Your walkaway power determines your pay BATNA is the foundation, walk away [Outro] The surplus goes to those who have a choice BATNA gives you negotiating voice
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