We must have courage to bet on our ideas, to take the calculated risk, and to act. Everyday living requires courage if life is to be effective and bring happiness.
Take the trouble to stop and think of the other person's feelings, his viewpoints, his desires and needs. Think more of what the other fellow wants, and how he must feel.
Self-improvement is the name of the game, and your primary objective is to strengthen yourself, not to destroy an opponent.
Close scrutiny will show that most 'crisis situations' are opportunities to either advance, or stay where you are.
Remember you will not always win. Some days, the most resourceful individual will taste defeat. But there is, in this case, always tomorrow - after you have done your best to achieve success today.
Man maintains his balance, poise, and sense of security only as he is moving forward.