Category: 25 Rules for the Modern Uberman

Power based on money is very easy to achieve. But once you have it, it can easily fall apart. Anyone can be bribed. Mistrust, greed sets in, bang, you’ve lost your power.Power based on loyalty is very difficult to achieve. Nobody ever trusts anybody or even really understands what the term loyalty actually means. But … Continue reading Rule 14: MONEY vs. LOYALTY →

Avoid contractors! They are mere mercenaries and can be very dangerous. They have no loyalty, especially when times get tough!

Government institutions are divine entities that are to be avoided at all costs. They make the rules. They change the rules. Unless you have a budget to rival the national account don’t even go there.

REAL POWER is a measurement of how well you can maintain or hold on to your acquisition. Can you stand alone and defend your position or do your require outside assistance?

Strike a balance between your stakeholders and your executive team. Don’t favour one group or you risk alienating the other.

Criminal or unethical activity can be used well or very badly. Its biggest drawback is that there is no honour in it. To use it well you must commit the violation once and for all, get the job done and let the transgression fade from mass memory. On the other hand, if you consistently transgress … Continue reading Rule 8: VIOLATIONS →

Acquiring a company by way of birthright is easy, but may prove difficult to administer. Again, nobody respects or fears you.Acquiring a company using your own faculties is difficult and requires great skill. But let me promise you, administration thereafter is easy. Everyone respects you. Everyone fears you.

Companies acquired through fortune are difficult to administer. Nobody respects, or fears you. Companies acquired through skill are easy to administer. Everyone respects you. Everyone fears you.