1. He explained that personal wreckage often starts when you mistake a random stranger for a worthy opponent. Real enemies are predictable, but an unstable person has no social brakes to stop things from spiraling. Trying to prove you’re right to someone who doesn’t matter is a high price for a victory that means nothing. Most people risk their future because they can’t let a small insult go. 2. Operatives learn that silence works like a heavy anchor for staying safe. It doesn’t mean you’re soft