Live by the vote and die by it. Except when they bring players back. Or throw in immunity idol after immunity idol. However, I didn't notice Cirie shedding any %%$@% whenever she smiled and cast her vote or blindsided someone else, so why in the world do people feel sympathy for her now? I have no idea what the payout is for those who last further into the game, so maybe it is worth it to make it as far as you can even if you don't win. Otherwise, better to get voted out early, wind up on the jury and live in luxury until the end then go at number 3.