Your fixation on an adversary’s progress is blinding you to your own abilities. Put more stock in what you do and you’ll see efforts pay off.
Quitting in a huff is never a good idea. Your only chance of turning the tables is to stay in the game. Like the lottery, you have to be in it to win.
You hoped steering clear of a controversy would preserve neutrality. Unfortunately it has the opposite effect. Might as well speak your mind.
Gossip can serve a positive function – like when you hear through the grapevine about a matter you presumed was settled. It wasn’t, so settle it.
Just when you wrote off a client as a loser you learn that this person’s a goldmine. It’s never too late to backpedal – and fast!
A mentorship hits its stride. This person will always be a bit bossy, but the end result is worth it.