While watching the current circus in the American election I was wondering why it is so difficult for people to admit defeat.  Growing up, we never got an easy win, we had to work for it.  Even at the simple things, like a card game. 

There are certain things that a man (or woman) of character must be able to do:

• Apologize when you are wrong
• Take responsibility for your actions
• Admit defeat in a gracious manner

The last one is certainly not applicable in the White house at the moment.

Admitting defeat is not one of the easiest things to do,  but are extremely character building.  We all have had to swallow our pride and apologize when wrong,  or congratulate someone else for achieving what you worked for.

Attorneys often receive instructions to proceed with actions where someone should have done one of the three things above, but simply won’t.   That is probably why I admire men who can see the bigger picture and do what has to be done, even in the most difficult circumstances.  To  make that difficult call, say: I am sorry, or walk away from the situation.

Winning at all cost is not always winning and sometimes it takes one heck of a man to walk away from a situation for the greater good.