Rules set the stage so everyone knows the playbook, but they’re not the whole game. I keep the core principles—honesty, respect, equal chances—locked in. When a rule feels too rigid and blinds everyone to the real spirit of fairness, I let room for a quick adjustment. It’s like calling a pause to make sure the next play is a fair one. The trick is to ask: does this rule serve the spirit or just the letter? If it’s the latter, a little flexibility keeps the game honest and keeps everyone on the same field.

Exactly, and that’s why I keep the focus on the goal, not the loophole. When I tweak a rule, I double‑check that it still points everyone toward the same fair outcome. If it does, we’re good; if it opens a gap, I tighten it back up. It’s a constant check‑in, not a one‑time decision.

I hear you—constancy shouldn’t turn into complacency. That’s why I pair the check‑ins with open talks; if we spot a pattern, we tweak, not just tick a box. It keeps the system alive and fair.