The politics of life 25 rules for survival in a brutal and manipulative world - Crawford, Craig 1956- (Lanham, Md. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Inc., 2012)
Life is a filthy battle for control -- Better to boldly assert than cautiously deny -- Love helps, but fear motivates -- Popular lies beat unpopular truth -- Ambition is never satisfied -- Only the flexible succeed -- Better to imitate a winner than be an original loser -- Never keep your word if circumstances change -- To control others, first walk in their shoes -- The more visible your power, the more its limits are known -- Arrogance makes an easy target -- Most would rather follow a leader than lead a following -- Those who prefer to lead a following cannot be trusted -- Never seek a favor that could cost too much to return -- Leading the way for change seldom pays -- Wanting power requires less intelligence than seeking power -- Those who are dependent on you will be the most faithful -- A true enemy should be eliminated, never tolerated -- In dealing with passive aggression, be more passive and more aggressive -- Victory can sometimes be concealed in compromise -- Implement painful choices quickly to minimize the effects -- Distribute rewards slowly to prolong the effects -- Allowing others to speak truthfully diminishes their respect for you -- Never postpone inevitable conflict -- The powerful never give up control; it must be taken away.
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Keywords: Conduct of life