Among the books that caught my attention was *Power* by Robert Greene. In it, he distilled the most important laws of power, influence, and management from across three thousand

years, drawing on the wisdom of great thinkers such as Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl von Clausewitz, as well as the most famous sayings of legendary political figures, warriors, and influential

people throughout history.

What caught my attention was that it could be useful forرواد الأعمال, as they are entrepreneurs whose ventures require wise, skillful, and compassionate leadership and control, rather than

Through punishment and retribution, the most important lessons learned were:

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1. Don’t trust friends too much, and learn how to benefit from “adversaries and competitors.”

2. Say less than necessary.

3. Everything depends on your reputation, so protect it.

4. Encourage others to seek your advice.

5. Win through action, not claims.

6. Know who you’re dealing with; don’t provoke the “wrong” person.

7. Make others think you’re less perceptive and intelligent.

8. Focus your energy and strength.

9. Keep your hands clean by avoiding mistakes and “bad” behavior.

10. Make your achievements look effortless and natural.

11. Never seem rushed; it will make you look as though you’ve lost faith in your efforts.

12. Always appear patient, knowing that everything will come to you in time.

13. Learn to hold back when the time isn’t right, and strike hard when it is.

14. Don’t appear perfect, or others may envy you.

15. Don’t cross the boundaries you’ve set. Learn where to stand—and when to stop.

16. Accept ambiguity and the fact that rules can change.

17. Build your own name and identity, and shine through your own efforts and in your own way.

18. Show your authenticity, ideas, and individuality to close friends only.

19. Ignore the things and goals you can’t achieve.

20. Avoid showing off.