Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.
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The king shall singly deliberate over secret matters; for ministers have their own ministers, and these latter some of their own; this kind of successive line of ministers tends to the disclosure of counsels.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Smart leaders make decisions privately, as too many advisors can lead to leaks and betrayals.
This quote by Chanakya emphasizes the importance of discretion and careful decision-making in leadership. It highlights that when too many people are involved in a sensitive matter, the chances of information being leaked or distorted increase significantly. A wise leader should therefore keep critical deliberations confined to themselves to maintain secrecy and integrity in their decision-making process.
Themes
LeadershipDiscretionDecision MakingSecrecyCounsel
In practice
Example use cases
During a leadership workshop, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of maintaining confidentiality in decision-making.
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