> 1. You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought of putting it that way.”

I like this and I'd even extend this to having an opinion on something. It really helps your opinions!

>> “I never allow myself to have an opinion on anything that I don’t know the other side’s argument better than they do.” — Charlie Munger