The more you are needed by people, the more freedom and independence you have. In the Middle Ages, a mercenary soldier (condottiere) save the Italian town Siena from a foreign enemy. The citizens of Siena wanted to honor the soldier but could not think of an appropriate way. They thought of making him the ruler … Read more
Peterson vs Dillahunty When Jordan Peterson debated Matt Dillahunty, what unfolded was a fascinating discussion about morality. Peterson didn’t seem very calm during this debate as he usually does, in fact, he seemed a little anima-possessed, constantly interrupting Dillahunty before the latter made his points. In the same way Peterson got stuck with Sam Harris … Read more
Habit 4: Think Win-Win Covey met with a manager of a company who was trying to get his employees to work harder. The manager knew that he could get more out of them they if they co-operated. He created a monthly challenge, the winner of which would earn a trip to Bermuda. But Covey noted … Read more
Candide by Voltaire is a satire about a young, good-natured, naïve man (Candide) who faces a series of tragedies. Candide was tutored by an old philosopher and author (Pangloss) who instilled in him the idea that “everything is the way it should be” and that they lived in the “best of possible worlds.” There is … Read more
If you want to be in control, you have to make your opponent come to you. Lure your opponents with what they helplessly desire. In 1814, the major European powers gathered to divide up the remains of Napoleon’s fallen empire. Napoleon had been sent to Elba, an island near the Italian coast. Napoleon’s bravery and … Read more
Law 7: Get Others to do the work for you (The 48 Laws of Power) Use the wisdom, knowledge, and legwork of others to reach your goals. This will not only…
Habit 3: Putting First Things First Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least – Goethe Management is different from leadership. Leadership is mostly a high-powered, right-brain activity. It is an art and is based on a philosophy. You have to ask yourself broad questions about life to deal … Read more
Chapter 8: Religion God now serves the nation Considering the failure of modern ideologies, governments, and scientific experts in creating a vision for the future, can religion play this role better? Secular people will ridicule this idea. Religious ideas may have served a purpose in the Middle Ages, but what answers can it give us … Read more
Hannibal Appearance is everything, don’t get lose in a crowd. If you don’t stand out, you are sure to disappear into obscurity. Appear larger, more colorful, and more mysterious by the timid and bland masses to get attention. Associate Your Name with the Sensational and the Scandalous Attract your attention to you at all costs, … Read more
Chapter 7: Nationalism Global problems need global answers Despite sharing a single civilization, some people resort to their nationalistic identities, isolating themselves from the rest of the world. Is this a form of escapism, or does a return to nationalism offer real solutions? To answer this question, it is important to recognize that nationalism is … Read more