Thread by @DistillMike

— Life Is War —

You’re always fighting.

Competitions are everywhere.

Take these 7 steps to WIN the battle of life.

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STEP 1 — Recognize The Battlefield

Like war, life is:
• Dynamic
• Uncertain
• Filled with conflicts

In:
• Sales
• Businesses
• Relationships

Everyone is trying to impose their will on another.

You get what you want.

Or you don’t.

STEP 2 — Declare Your Doctrine

Decide how you fight.

Take advantage of:
• Speed
• Secrecy
• Surprise

Be honest with yourself.

Choose a fighting style that works on your strength.

Don’t fight from a position of weakness.

STEP 3 — Shape The Battle

Ask and answer:
• What’s your goal?
• How to win?
• What’re your enemy’s weaknesses
• How to exploit them?
• What’re my weaknesses?
• How do you defend?

Don’t try to control every situation.

Orchestrate the events so victory favors you.

STEP 4 — Eyes On The Essence

Think far ahead.
But avoid complicating the plan.

The further you think,
The less your actual influence.

The further you think ahead,
The less precision you should attempt to impose.

Plan. Adjust. Repeat.

Be the order in chaos.

STEP 5 — Dive Into 3 Levels of War

Be ahead of your competitions.

Define:

• Strategy —
Your directions and destination.

• Tactics —
Specific actions to achieve your vision.

• Execution —
Decisions on when to take actions.

Let them play checkers.

You play chess.

STEP 6 — Strike The Achilles’ Heel

Focus your efforts on your enemy’s critical vulnerability.

Exploit their weaknesses.

Deal the most damage.

Leverage your efforts to succeed.

STEP 7 — Quick Decisions and Implementations

Anticipate your enemy’s reactions and counter-reactions.

You will never have all the information.
Accept and act.

Don’t waste time finding the perfect solution.
Inactions kill.

Courage over cowardice.

Own the decisive advantage.