Operate by the laws, by the POH and by your own limits. If ALL pilots implemented these rules, there wouldnt even have to be a discussion on how to survive. Its because pilots operate outside of these, that the operators think they can get away with 'forcing' and manipulating especially the younger guys into doing things they are not supposed to. Put your ego in your pocket and do it by the book. I know this because I was always the one willing to go below Wx minima, overload, and do just about anything to prove myself. I was one of those about whom I speak, and have since realised that its not worth it, and that you actually damage the industry for the rest of the guys that have to walk the path. The answers are already all there for you, CATS CARS LAW and POH, the only one left to implement is to stick to YOUR OWN PERSONAL LIMITS.