Bold Cash

Do not trust the Horse, Trojans/ Whatever it is, I fear the Greeks even bearing gifts. – Laocoon in Virgil’s Aeneid

Heraclitus said that war is the father of all – and it is evident that war throughout history has been expensive and costly. The price of most needs and requirements for war can be negotiated and reduced, thus increasing the capacity and ability to build momentum and use minimum capital for greater strategic effect. The reality of war in daily life can also be an essential drive for finance and business in order to fight economically and survive.

Surprise With Bold Manoeuvre

1. The first method used in offensive warfare – particularly effective in defence 
   1. Under-attack or vulnerable corners 
2. Perhaps the opponent thought you were vulnerable and now you are acting as someone fearless and confident
   1. Bluff enemies into giving up their attack 
3. Take some unexpected, bold, risky action – The best way to hide weakness 
4. Builds reputation – little fear, tough, worthy of respect 
5. Passive aggressive obstructionists – try to undermine covertly 
   1. Think twice before taking you on

The third source of the origins of strategy is ancient Greece. In terms of its subsequent influence, this was the most important. At first, the stories told about power and war shared with the Bible the complication of divine intervention, which implied that the best strategic advice was to stay on the right side of the gods.

But by the fifth century BCE Greek enlightenment, a combination of intellectual and open-mindedness and rigorous political debate, had taken place. This resulted in an extraordinarily rich philosophical and historical literature that has had an enduring influence. 

Cashflow

1. Experience and education – Developing Business and investments 
   1. Identifying other good businesses to invest in – excellent leadership skills 
   2. Important to know the difference between a system and a product 
2. Trust investors invest in successful running businesses with stable systems 
3. Money management skills – budget, business and investing 
   1. Supports investments in ups and downs
4. The boss’s job is to give you a paycheck – what you do after work with your free time determines your future
5. Business goal is to own a system and have people work that system for you

Plot against the difficult while it remains easy, Act against the great while it is still minute. Difficult affairs through the realm invariably commence with the easy, Great affairs through the realm inevitably commence with the small. For this reason, the Sage never acts against the great and is thus able to complete greatness. What is tranquil remains easily grasped, what has not yet betrayed signs is easy to plot against. The brittle is easily split, and The minute is easily scattered. Act upon them before they attain being, Control them before they become chaotic. Trees that require both arms to embrace are born from insignificant saplings. A nine-story tower commences with a little accumulated earth, A journey of a thousand kilometres begins beneath one’s feet. TAO TE CHING, LAO-TZU, CURCA 551-479 B.C.