IT'S BETTER TO LOSE CORRECTLY THAN TO WIN INCORRECTLY
*BE A SHORT TERM LOSER
*ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR RULES & PLAN
*KEEP LOSSES LESS THAN YOUR GAIN
*COMPOUND WINS
"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War.
The greatest advantage is sometimes making a conflict unnecessary in the first place.
This is the game you must play: Do whatever you can to preserve unity of command. Keep the strings to be pulled in your hands; the over-arching strategic vision must come from you and you alone.
Law 5: So Much Depends on Reputation.
Your reputation is an asset you carry into every room.
People may forget what you said, but they remember what they associate with your name.
One of the most interesting ideas in The Art of War is that appearing weak can be more useful than appearing strong.
People behave differently when they believe they have the advantage. Their confidence can make them careless.
The correct response to rejection is nothing.
No emotional response, negative or positive.
Simply thank them for their time, and exit as quickly, and politely, as possible.
This applies to seduction, sales, job interviews, ect.
Law 4: Always Say Less Than Necessary.
People who speak constantly often reveal more than they realise.
The ability to remain silent while others reveal themselves is a powerful advantage.
Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions.
Not everyone needs to know your next move.
The moment people understand exactly what you want, they can begin working against it.
Sun Tzu's greatest lesson is that understanding your opponent is often more valuable than overpowering them.
Once you understand what they want, what they fear and how they think, their decisions become easier to anticipate.