A rule of thumb for a warrior is that he makes his decisions so carefully that nothing that may happen as a result of them can surprise him, much less drain his power.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Decisions should be made with such care that outcomes do not surprise or drain power. This prevents regret and wasted energy.
- In plain terms
- Decide carefully so nothing surprises you or drains you.
- What can you take from it?
- Make careful decisions to avoid surprise and power loss.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you plan for surprises?
- How do you avoid regret?
Another view
Over-planning can prevent necessary risks or flexibility.
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