How do you decide if something is worth arguing about?

<p>This question assumes that we actually think about entering an argument before we find ourselves already in it. But I thought if we talk about it, we just might put a yield sign in our brains that will help us think the next time we see an argument coming.</p> <p> </p> <p>Much of our conversation focused on understanding the purpose of the argument. Is it about being right? Winning? Persuasion? Might you ruin the relationship?</p> <p> </p> <p>And of course, we have to ask the next question - what do you do when you realize you're in an argument that isn't worth it?</p> <p> </p> <p>My panelists James Lee, Valerie Nielsen, Brandon Mahoney and Emily Rentas, LMHC all shared some great life experience insight into how they manage arguments in their lives.</p> <p> </p> <p>Do you agree with them or do you have a tried-and-true method you use to make sure you only argue when there is value in it?</p> <p>Connect with the panelists:</p> <p>James Lee: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jleeadvisor/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jleeadvisor/</a></p> <p>Valerie Nielsen: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-nielsen-risk-executive/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-nielsen-risk-executive/</a></p> <p>Brandon Mahoney: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandoncmahoney/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandoncmahoney/</a></p> <p>Emily Rentas, LMHC: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyrentas/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyrentas/</a></p> <p>Dr Robyn Odegaard: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/</a> </p> <p>Want a summary of the Quick Hits I post every week, plus the links to the LinkedIn pages of each of the panelist to show up in your in-box every week? Just let me know where to send it: https://drrobynodegaard.com/quick-hits-notifications/</p> <p> </p> <p>#QuickHits are designed to exercise your brain by letting you listen in on an unscripted conversation to get other people's thoughts on pertinent subjects. If you would like to join a conversati