If you never put someone to the test, how will you ever know what they are capable of? And supposing you do put them to the test and they fail? Well, that's no reason never to test them again. We all have moments when we feel at our best and times when it seems we can hardly summon the most simple of coping mechanisms. Everyone is entitled to an 'off day'. Or even an 'off year or two'. Set your expectations of others courageously high now - and of yourself.