It’s best to think of a debate as a river.
When deciding what you want to do, you check the speed of the river, the length, and what other obstacles are in your way.
Then you are down to one of three options on your decision.
- You can build a boat to bring people to your side.
- Build a bridge to cross it yourself.
- Stay on your side.
Each decision comes with its pro’s and cons. You decide which one is right. Every river is different, so its useless to pick one strategy and go with it.
Whatever you pick, it isn’t worth complaining or trying to think about the other options.
Once you make that decision, move on. If you need to readdress the issue, the river isn’t going anywhere.
From the desk of Adam Thomas 