We all make countless decisions each day, from really easy ones to really tough ones. We might not think about why we decide to go one way or the other, but what really drives us are the underlining values that we have developed alone or adopted from others. Our principles guide our decision making process.
Ray Dalio, CEO of Bridgewater, wrote on this topic and has made this a must at his firm. I recommend to take a look
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prestige and status > money > principles. that is all
Be excellent to each other. And, PARTY ON DUDES!!!
Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Adam Smith and Peter the Great mixed into one entity.
Was the monkey poo really necessary? I realize some of them have conflicting ideologies, but I'm trying to take the most reasonable ideas from all of them and form my own sort of hybrid thought system. I know hybrid cars suck, but I was hoping I'd at least get some creativity points.
EDIT: My bad I'm drunk, I misread the OP, actually I only read the title. Sorry folks. You wanted three principles and I gave you four thought systems. I deserve the monkey poo.
Sincerity is the most important thing. Once you can fake that, everything else is easy.
Endeavor never to get in conflicts. But if you do, fight dirty and crush your enemy mercilessly.
Never take a bribe for the same job twice. But if you do, take the difference in the offers.
Plan meticulously to depend as little as possible on luck.
Stability gives room to risk, an stable household and inner circle allows for better risk taking (hedge).
Everybody's own history shape their views and beliefs, keep that in mind while you get to know yourself, learn from your mistakes and try to understand the others views.
You will lose money chasing women, but you will never lose women chasing money.
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1) Self-love, self-respect and self -appreciation are the ground base for everything. Be happy that you are yourself, never whip yourself for your flaws or mistakes, but do work on them and learn from them.
2) Forget about moral, society convention, religion and whatever the masses believe in. Live by your own rules, do whatever you please and that brings you satisfaction.
3) Never seek out revenge. It is suboptimal behavior. Instead, forget about them, keep an open, big heart and go on with a smile. However, if down the road the bad guys accidentally do fall into your hands, destroy them.
Reminds me of this article from Art of Manliness.
Also reminds me of Good to Great by Jim Collins. Companies that stick to their values are the most successful, no matter what those values may be.
As for my own values, I'll ponder about them this weekend.
1) Do not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do
2) Genuinely care about other people
3) Be happy
4) Make your own luck
Nobody can ever reach this but one of my ideals is to constantly try to become the "Homo Universalis". At the very least I'd prefer to be the jack of all trades and master of none.
Taking a critical view of myself and always try to self improve in every aspect (refer back to #1), not just personality and such, but also anything that interests me e.g. sports, arts, music etc.
Live life to the fullest, take all opportunities, and leave no regrets
1) achieve everything i want to achieve.
2) be the best at everything i do, and if im not, at least i know im trying my hardest
Anything worth having is worth fighting for.
Aim high, and you will achieve great things.
Lie, Cheat, Steal
1) Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. 2) Be critical of everything. 3) Never rest on your laurels.
The things you own end up owning you.
The ethics of Immanuel Kant: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Kant#The_first_formulation
and
be a good citizen.
He doesn't look very... khm authoritative, but damn he's right
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