You're focused and strong-willed at the beginning of the week, but before you butt heads with a certain party, consider whether there's a more efficient way to handle them. A little trade-off might make this simple and quick. Your competitive streak comes out even more between wednesday and friday; again, a feud is time-consuming and old-school. Look for the win/win and find a way to partner and share the big rewards. This weekend, read the fine print even if you're just renewing your phone contract.