A rival wins this match fair and square. Adopt a more sporting attitude because the outcome won’t change.
A hastily made plan comes undone, but that doesn’t make it a bad idea. Consider it a rough draft of greater designs to come.
There’s no pleasing a relative today so quit while you’re ahead. She’ll change her tune once she sees that you won’t play her game.
You’ll be glad you stuck by your vow to never burn a bridge. You’ll soon hear from someone who wants to make amends. Amend back.
You hate having to remind a friend to repay you but the sooner you ask the better. S/he has no idea why you’re glowering at him.
Is that crisis really as critical as everyone says? Chances are that you can wait to take care of it next week – and probably should.