You’re in no shape to engage an adversary, but you may not have to. Puff up your chest and speak loudly. This person will back down.
You ran the numbers over and over and still come up short. Clearly this isn’t the time to press ahead with a purchase. Fall back and try another day.
Before you put yourself at someone’s disposal, make sure this person will back up words with action. You don’t want to be left hanging.
The future of an association hangs in the balance, but the answer to that lies with you and not the other person. It’s soul searching time.
You need to tie up loose ends pronto. If you don’t, you could trip over your feet at just the time when you’re poised to make your mark.
Why use force when an olive branch would be just as effective? Neither side wants tensions to escalate. It’s up to you to offer a way out.
