The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead of having pain and pleasure use you. If you do that, you’re in control of your life. If you don’t, life controls you.
You want to be extra rigorous about making the best possible thing you can.
Try never to be the smartest person in the room. And if you are, I suggest you invite smarter people or find a different room.
The task of diplomacy is to extend the time for decision.