Keep a secure home base.
Actions have consequences.
A prompt, generous letter of thanks can seal a commitment which otherwise might disappear when the going gets rough.
Never miss a political meeting if you think there's the slightest chance you'll wish you'd been there.
Moral outrage is the most powerful motivating force in politics.
A stable movement requries a healthy, reciprocal I.O.U. flow among its participants. Don't keep a careful tally.