Guidance It's hindsight that identifies most pivotal moments, most pivotal moves. Averting a loss that could happen is preferable to negotiating our way out of one that has happened - whether it's a business or romantic relationship. Our story today isn't about the foresight that would prevent, but about the hindsight view of handling consequences, handling loss, when we wish we had made a different turn back there. We are cutting our losses by dealing with an awkward situation.  

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