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(let him who wants peace prepare for war)
If there is an ideal to aim for, it should be that of the strategic warrior, the man or woman who manages difficult situations and people through deft and intelligent maneuver.
The moment you aim for results, you are in the realm of strategy.
Look at things as they are, not as your emotions color them.
When you have success, be extra wary.
When you are angry, take no action.
Judge people by their actions.
The brilliance of warfare is that no amount of eloquence or talk can explain away a failure
Look at what they have done; deeds do not lie.
But true strategy is psychological—a matter of intelligence, not material force.
Worship Athena, not Ares.
Like Athena, you are always one step ahead, making your moves more indirect.
Keeping your overall goals in mind, it becomes much easier to decide when to fight and when to walk away.
Tactical people are heavy and stuck in the ground; strategists are light on their feet and can see far and wide.
Events in life mean nothing if you do not reflect on them in a deep way, and ideas from books are pointless if they have no application to life as you live it.
Let some of the public hate you; you cannot please everyone.
Sometimes you must force yourself to strike out in new directions, even if they involve risk.
Do not waste time on things you cannot change or influence. Just keep moving.
As you get older, it is best to periodically alter your style.
A warrior is a person who does things quickly.”
The ability to stay cheerful in the face of fools is an important skill.
Crowd out feelings of panic by focusing on simple tasks.
Being able to control your imagination at intense moments is a crucial skill.
Put yourself in situations where you have too much at stake to waste time or resources—if you cannot afford to lose, you won’t.
if you are going to die there is not time for timidity,
A sense of urgency comes from a powerful connection to the present.
Act before you are ready.
When warriors are in great danger, then they have no fear.
Make your commands clear and inspiring, focusing attention on the team, not the leader.
A proper chain of command, and the control it brings you, is not an accident; it is your creation, a work of art that requires constant attention and care.
Now more than ever, effective leadership requires a deft and subtle touch.
