'I don't keer w'at you do wid me, Brer Fox,' sezee, 'so you don't fling me in dat brier-patch. Roas' me, Brer Fox' sezee, 'but don't fling me in dat brier-patch,' sezee.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The trick is to choose the harm that benefits you.
- In plain terms
- Ask to be treated badly in a way that actually helps you.
- What can you take from it?
- Control your outcome by choosing your risk.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you control outcomes in a crisis?
- When is risk necessary?
Another view
This only works if the other side understands your logic.
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