Adversity exposes inner fabric as much as character

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How we solve a problem says a lot more of the collective than individual 

throw money at the problem  - bribe
throw people at it - delegate
scaret it - authority  
ignore it - see it later
hide it - conceal it  
lie to the problem - all iz well 
escalate it - go to seniority 
influence it

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