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What does it mean?
A personal declaration of returning to a ruthless mode of operation.
In plain terms
I will be ruthless again.
What can you take from it?
Return to ruthless tactics when needed.

Where it applies

  • competition
  • negotiation
  • strategy

Putting it to work

  • set boundaries
  • be firm

Questions to consider

  • When is ruthlessness justified?
  • What costs does it have?

Another view

Ruthlessness often damages long-term relationships.

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