- If they push hard—don’t push back.
- When they assert their position—do not reject it.
- When they attack your ideas—do not defend them.
- When they attack you—do not counter attack.
- Break the vicious cycle by refusing to react.
- When they push—side-step the attack and deflect it against the problem.
- Avoid putting your strength against them directly—you may not have enough.
- Don’t resist their force—channel it into exploring interests and inventing options for mutual gain.
