Two Kinds of Predictable: predictably weak or predictably strong. Either one will eventually send the bully packing, because bullies cannot stand being bored for long, but strength is by far the better path. It’s not only faster but you also get to keep your dignity.

So, if your choice is between predictably strong or weak, the obvious choice is strong, right? Why do so many people choose weakness? Because showing strength has an initial catch.

When you decide to take a stand, you have to fully commit. If you take a stand and then back down, that’s bully food. You’ll create a game of whack-a-mole the bully will find irresistible. This is a common mistake bullied people make when they are fed up and ready to say enough is enough. They stand up to the bully, the bully retaliates, which makes the bullied one back down.

This is why  ...