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Savage-Proof Checklist

Before Every Partnership — Run This Checklist

Not every opportunity is a good opportunity. Not every ambitious person is a hustler. Some are operating in survival mode — and that makes them dangerous.

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🚨 RED LIGHT — Walk away

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Section 1: Character & Integrity Check

Ask Yourself:

Do they do what they say they're going to do?

Have I seen proof of consistency over time?

Do they take accountability when things go wrong?

Do they speak respectfully about past partners and clients?

Do their actions match their words?

🚨 Red Flags

Blames everyone else for failures

Always has a story, never has proof

Talks big but delivers small

Switches personalities depending on who they're around

Standard: If their integrity is questionable, the partnership is not an option.

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Section 2: Financial Behavior Check

Ask Yourself:

Are they financially stable or constantly in crisis?

Do they borrow money and repay it?

Does their lifestyle match their income?

Do they make decisions based on logic or desperation?

Are they trying to rush money into the deal?

🚨 Red Flags

Always 'one deal away' from being okay

Needs money urgently

Avoids discussing financial details clearly

Overpromises profits or returns

Standard: If they're financially unstable, they are not stable enough to partner.

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Section 3: Business Practice Check

Ask Yourself:

Do they have structure or just ideas?

Can they clearly explain how they make money?

Do they have systems, or are they winging everything?

Are they organized and transparent?

Do they follow through on commitments?

🚨 Red Flags

Everything is 'in progress'

No documentation, no systems, no structure

Constant pivoting with no clear direction

Disorganized communication

Standard: If there is no structure, there is no partnership.

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Section 4: Relationship History Check

Ask Yourself:

How do they talk about former partners?

Do they have long-term relationships in business?

Have they burned bridges?

Can they maintain loyalty over time?

🚨 Red Flags

'Everyone did me wrong' stories

Constant fallouts with partners

No long-term collaborations

Sudden relationship switches

Standard: If they leave destruction behind them, you're next.

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Section 5: Emotional Stability Check

Ask Yourself:

How do they handle stress?

Do they stay calm under pressure?

Do they react emotionally or think strategically?

Can they have hard conversations without exploding?

🚨 Red Flags

Emotional outbursts

Defensive when questioned

Avoids accountability conversations

Makes decisions based on feelings, not facts

Standard: If they can't manage emotions, they can't manage business.

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Section 6: Boundary & Access Check

Ask Yourself:

What access will they have to money, clients, or systems?

Are roles clearly defined?

Are expectations documented?

Is there a contract in place?

🚨 Red Flags

Wants access before agreement

Avoids contracts or paperwork

Keeps things 'informal'

Pushes for trust without structure

Standard: No paperwork, no partnership. No exceptions.

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Section 7: Legal & Structure Check

Ask Yourself:

Is there a written agreement?

Are roles and responsibilities defined?

Are ownership percentages documented (if applicable)?

Are payment structure and exit clauses included?

🚨 Red Flags

'We don't need paperwork'

'Let's just trust each other'

Vague or missing details

Standard: If it's not written, it doesn't exist.

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Section 8: Intuition Check

Ask Yourself:

Does anything feel off?

Am I ignoring something to make this work?

Am I rushing because I don't want to miss out?

Would I advise someone else to take this deal?

🚨 Red Flags

You feel pressure

You feel uncertainty

You feel rushed

You feel like you have to 'figure it out later'

Standard: If it doesn't feel right, it isn't right.

🧪 Final Test — The Pressure Question

"If this person needed money tomorrow… would they protect me or use me?"

If you hesitate… you already have your answer.

A savage doesn't show up as a villain.
They show up as an opportunity.

This checklist is your filter. Run it every time. No exceptions.

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