If you want to be a good strategist, you can never just go off a principle you read in a book. You need to adapt what you do to the situation; no rule of thumb is true all the time.
Interpretation
Good strategy requires adaptability rather than strict adherence to rules.
This quote emphasizes that effective strategists must tailor their approach to the unique circumstances they face, rather than relying solely on established principles or guidelines. It suggests that wisdom in strategy comes from understanding the nuances of a situation and making informed decisions on the fly, rather than blindly following prescribed methods.
In practice
In a business meeting discussing new market strategies.
In a society where the roles everyone plays are obvious, the refusal to conform to any standard will excite interest. Be both masculine and feminine, impudent and charming, subtle and outrageous. Let other people worry about being socially acceptable; those types are a dime a dozen, and you are after a power greater than they can imagine.
When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control. Even if you are saying something banal, it will seem original if you make it vague, open-ended, and sphinxlike.
The moment people feel they know what to expect from you, your spell on them is broken. More: You have ceded them power.
The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.
The Nihilistic Troll might pretend to be acting in the service of some cause or leader, but don't be fooled. The cause and their supposedly strong convictions are simply a way to justify and provide cover for their abusive behavior.
Only create associations with positive affinities. Make this a rule of life and you will benefit more than from all the therapy in the world.
Sexuality is one of the ways that we become enlightened, actually, because it leads us to self-knowledge.
To beguile the time, look like the time. Bear welcome in your eye, your hand, your tongue.
Knowledge has value only insofar as it contributes to the all-round development of the whole nature of man.
Emotional makeup is more important than technical skill
In a 'wheat and tares' world, how unusually blessed faithful members are to have the precious and constant gift of the Holy Ghost with reminders of what is right and of the covenants we have made. 'For behold, ... the Holy Ghost ... will show unto you all things what ye should do.' (2 Ne. 32:5.) Whatever the decibels of decadence, these need not overwhelm the still, small voice! Some of the best sermons we will ever hear will be thus prompted from the pulpit of memory—to an audience of one!
The biggest mistake a woman can make is not to be herself in public or private.
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