Choose Your Battles
To be successful, you not only need to fail, you also need to know when to quit. Being able to choose the right battles is a key to your success.
A problem I have continuously observed is that people tend to get into a battle regardless of their chances. They just dive in even if they have very slight chances to succeed. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about taking chances and risking, but in order to be successful you need to have the clear vision to see if something is a failure from the beginning.
If you are in the situation that you have been fighting for very long, maybe it's time to retreat and try again in a different territory. This doesn't just apply to starting up a new venture. It's also valid with new markets, clients and arguments. If you see that you are not getting across you have two options:
- Try a different tactic
- Measure your losses and retreat
There is no point in fighting a battle that you can't win. If you do, you'll come out with diminished resources, low morale and a lot of losses. Measure your position, identify your position and decide if the battle is worth fighting for.
