It's important to maintain good relationships with your friends, but it's equally important to understand your enemies.
"He always watches his competitors carefully because he believes in keeping your friends close and your enemies closer."
to fail to keep up with a schedule or progress
to accept praise for something one did
to direct all your attention and efforts toward one thing
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one...
to argue or disagree with someone