Despite that, I felt a light bulb flicker. So a little butt kissing early-on can mean less selling out later. Creative politics have always dogged me. Excited, I pushed the logic. If you try and shut a client or boss down by being overly approving, you'll discredit yourself.
Nobody likes their ass kissed in public.
I'd heard of that never seemed to mind. Quickly I concluded they were the exception that proved my friend's rule. We finished our beers. After a rigorous testing phase, I have concluded my friend is correct. Certainly the tough part is knowing how much to give up.