📣 Curious Quotes from the Author
“The most dangerous unhappy people I’ve met are those who are both extremely ambitious and extremely lazy. What this combination produces is envy, which is a deadly sin that will make your life a living hell. These are people who think big and want to do something big, but they’re not willing to put in the work to earn it. They’ll cheat. They’ll throw you under the bus. They’re constantly looking for shortcuts. And if someone else has what they want, it eats away at their very soul. If someone is winning at a higher level than you are, either lower your expectations to match your work ethic or increase your work ethic to exceed your expectations. If you do neither, you’ll be miserable. What it all boils down to is that alignment is the key to fulfillment”
“Your vision must align with who you want to be. Your choices must align with your vision. Your effort must align with the size of your vision. Your behavior must align with your values and principles.”
“Every master, both in chess and in business, learns more from studying the moves that led to defeat than the ones that led to victory.”
“You're going to use experiences to become either bitter or better. To get better you must reflect on your mistakes.”
“The less your business depends on you, the more valuable it is. The more your business depends on you, the less valuable it is. There’s no exit opportunity if the business relies on your personality.”
“You must act like a great company (or a great entrepreneur/intrapreneur) long before you ever become one.”
“Studying others gives us knowledge, but studying yourself ultimately leads to an incredible amount of freedom.”
“Your anger at others dies out once you see that no one but you controls your fate.”
📚 Cognition of the Book’s Big Idea
Like a great chess player, being able to plan ahead and stay one step ahead of the competition is essential for success in both business and life.
You may put yourself in a position to easily outmaneuver rivals and realize your vision of success by practicing self-reflection, improving your decision-making abilities, assembling a trustworthy team, and becoming an expert in anticipating and negotiation.
There will inevitably be difficulties, disappointments, and setbacks in both the professional and personal spheres, but using the "next five moves" strategy will prepare you to handle these difficulties with grace and ease. By doing this, you will become a grandmaster in the intricate and chaotic game of life, one of the few people who can advance and develop in any situation.
Until Tomorrow,
Jason (Founder Club255)