You put doubts first so that when things turn out well you’re pleasantly surprised. Imagine what you could do by reversing the equation.
It’s tempting to exploit an opponent’s weakness, but don’t. No matter how justified, it’s still a cheap shot and will only backfire.
Things make sense when someone lets slip that a misunderstanding has taken place. Going back to rectify matters, however, will be harder.
Just when you make peace with rejection, it looks like it will be reversed. Ready to go through the whole thing again? The prize is still worth it.
You’ve struggled with a situation for so long that you barely remember life before. You’ll soon get a reminder – along with a chance to return to it.
Is a dispute really worth the time and money? It makes more sense to settle than to fight.
