Strategy 17: Defeat Them in Detail (The 33 Strategies of War)

The Divide-And-Conquer Strategy In division there is weakness. The two things we take from this is to be wary of being divided ourselves as individuals, as groups, and to understand that the best way to fight an enemy is to divide them first. The Battle of Marathon In what was considered a defining war for … Read more

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Summary (7/10)

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a classic by Stephan Covey that offers insights into productivity, teamwork, and self-management. Few books I can think of truly has the capacity to transform people the way this book does, not only because of the value of the ideas themselves, but because of the style in … Read more

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People)

Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things…. I am tempted to think…there are no little things. – Bruce Barton Renewal Suppose you were to come upon someone in the woods working feverishly to saw down a tree. “What are you doing?” you ask. “Can’t you see?” comes the impatient reply. “I’m … Read more

Law 2: Transform Self-Love into Empathy (The Laws of Human Nature)

The Law of Narcissism In this chapter, Greene tells us about the different types of narcissism that exist, and how to identify the chronic narcissists who will try to exploit you. First, it is important to acknowledge that narcissism is a quality we all share. After-all, we are social creatures, and earning the attention and … Read more

Law 1: Master Your Emotional Self (The Laws of Human Nature)

The Law of Irrationality “Trust your feelings!”—But feelings are nothing final or original; behind feelings there stand judgments and evaluations which we inherit in the form of . . . inclinations, aversions. . . . The inspiration born of a feeling is the grandchild of a judgment—and often of a false judgment!—and in any event … Read more

Strategy 16: Hit Them Where it Hurts (The 33 Strategies of War)

The Center of Gravity Strategy Man depends on his throat to survive. If his throat is strangled, his give sense organs will become useless. When you are faced with an enemy, know how to locate their throat. Crush your enemy not through brute force, but through intelligent force. Every person has a center of gravity, … Read more