Muhammed Ali, who was one of the world’s greatest boxers faced George Foreman in a famous world heavyweight championship fight in Kinshasa.
Foreman was bigger than Ali and most people expected him to win.
Ali seemed unable to do anything but defend. He absorbed many heavy punches.
Foreman, in exasperation, punched himself out.
Then Ali beat an exhausted opponent.
Don’t engage with a big adversary until you must, no matter how great the temptation might be.
Know your strengths and be confident.
Try to avoid a battle.
But, if you must fight, fight sensibly.
Learn the lesson that Muhammed Ali taught George Foreman and the rest of the world: let a big opponent punch himself out.