Whenever you are in disagreement with someone, it is tempting to keep arguing until you reach the peak of your anger. But there is usually a point much earlier when you realise that the conversation has gone off the charts and no productive conclusion will be reached. But we still argue because we don’t want to back down first. This is just a waste of time and energy – on the extra minutes spent arguing and then steaming about it later.

Know when to stop arguing. Don’t listen to your ego.