The more you clarify your position and defend it against attack, the more committed you become to it.
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When [your opponent] attacks you, don’t counterattack. Break the vicious cycle by refusing to attack. Instead of pushing back, sidestep their attack and deflect it against the problem.
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Silence is one of your best weapons. Use it. If they have made an unreasonable proposal or an attack you regard as unjustified, the best thing to do may be to sit there and not say a word.
