In business, sport or everyday relations, always allow your opponent to save face. You won. That should be enough. Bragging is counterproductive – you simply present the opportunity for your audience to think the opposite. It costs little for you to offer your opponent the opportunity to excuse his loss. In fact, you may gain appreciation from many observers.

To taunt or shame a defeated opponent may simply set the stage for another confrontation, with the odds stacked against you. Your humiliated opponent may plot to redeem his lost honor by staging a rematch with more allies and more pow¬erful weapons. You turn a quick battle into a long-term war.

If you lose, do so with grace and good spirit. You won’t always win, but you can always do what you believe to be right. For you, there will be another day. If you win, be gra¬cious in victory, because some day very soon you will be vul¬nerable. Winning provides you with the opportunity to show both mercy and humility.

Start a Business Now

You can’t just think about starting a small business. At some point, you need to take action. You need to find a way.

Here are some suggestions:

• You can start a business at home.
• You can start a business on the Internet.
• You can start an eBay business.
• You can start a business with a mall cart.
• You can start a business on the street.
• You can start a business at swap meets.
• You can start a business at flea markets.
• You can start a business with garage sales.
• You can start a business by sub-letting part of a store.
• You can start a business part-time.

Expand your thinking. You can put yourself in business as a taxi driver, waiter or commissioned salesperson. Find yourself a lawn mower, and start knocking on doors.

With the mindset of an Action Principles® Champion, you can start many businesses right now! Select choices over excuses.

BillFitzPatrick.com, The Action Principles

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