He who is reckless can be killed. He who is cowardly can be captured. He who is quick tempered can be insulted. He who is moral can be shamed. He who is fond of the people can be worried.13 These five traits are faults in a general, and are
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Leadership principles described by Sun Tzu in Art of War are still relatable to this day, maybe not verbatim, but pretty much every statement in the book, holds true metaphorically in the modern world. A gripping and insightful book indeed.
“Happiness can be defined, in part at least, as the fruit of the desire and ability to sacrifice what we want now for what we want eventually.”
― The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
― The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
“Before you start yelling at someone for their behavior, see why they are acting that way. Change the game and everyone can win.”
― The Joy of Game Theory: An Introduction to Strategic Thinking
― The Joy of Game Theory: An Introduction to Strategic Thinking
“Writing is like sex. First you do it for love, then you do it for your friends, and then you do it for money.”
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“Recruit raw people, invest in them. Not all will turn out to be gold or diamonds, but over time, you will have a handful. And they will be your biggest assets.”
― Stay Hungry Stay Foolish
― Stay Hungry Stay Foolish
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