10 Valuable Lessons from Losing an Argument Against Unfair Rules

Suggestions for turning loss into victory for one or both sides in an adversarial relationship.

Fighting for Change is Slow-Going

Fighting against allegedly unfair rules and practices can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. You may have the best argument, the clearest logic, and the most compelling evidence, yet still end up on the losing side, as I did in my first fight to lift a prohibition on sticker trading in elementary school. While a defea…