I think you're doing the right thing. Taking your time.
我觉得你们做得对。慢慢来。
The devil is good when he is pleased.
魔鬼高兴,也发善心。
but as soon as a the question of prestige arises, as soon as you feel that you and some larger unit will be disgraced if you lose, the most savage combative instincts are aroused.