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What does it mean?
Litigation aims to achieve practical results, not to play a strategic game.
In plain terms
Lawsuits are about results, not chess moves.
What can you take from it?
Focus on real outcomes in legal matters rather than tactics.

Where it applies

  • in a lawsuit
  • during settlement talks

Putting it to work

  • prioritize goals
  • avoid unnecessary maneuvering

Questions to consider

  • How can I balance practicality and strategy?
  • When is tactic necessary?

Another view

Legal processes often involve strategic considerations.

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