403. Act Swiftly, Act Decisively

Always act swiftly and decisively. Do not dither. In Martial Arts, when threatened, you have to decide whether to fight or surrender. If you decide to fight, know the sequence of moves you will make and commit 110% to them and see it through to the end. Adopt this philosophy in life and act decisively and swiftly once you have made your mind up.

398. Execution

Move quickly and decisively and boldly once you have decided on a course of action but do not move at all until you have a very clear set of outcomes an goals fully formed in your mind. Once you have embarked on a course of action do not cease in your efforts until you have achieved your results. Then immediately set about consolidation. i.e. make the most of what you have achieved. Once you have consolidated, begin on a course of gradual organised expansion. Do not over-extend yourself as this will expose your weaknesses to your enemies.

387. What to Do in a Dispute.

Act decisively wthen there is a dispute. Either move swiftly to use your charm and generosity to heal the rift or strike at once to eliminate the threat. Stand or fall down but for God's sake, don't wobble !

207. A List of Good Practices

Here is a list of good practices. You should take each one and attempt to establish it in your character. Take one a week and in six months you will be a different (better) person.

1. Succeed at home first.
2. Seek and merit divine help.
3. Never compromise with honesty.
4. Always remember the people involved.
5. Hear both sides before judging. *
6. Obtain the wise counsel of others.
7. Defend those who are absent.
8. Be sincere and decisive.
9. Develop a new proficiency every year.
10. Plan tomorrow's work today.
11. Hustle while you wait.
12. Maintain a positive attitude.
13. Maintain a sense of humour.
14. Be orderly in person and in work.
15. Do not fear mistakes. Fear only the absence of creative, constructive and corrective responses to your mistakes.
16. Facilitate the success of others.
17. Listen twice as much as you speak.
18. Concentrate all your abilities and effort on the task in hand.
19. Get organised and stay organised. Have a system for everything !
20. Always ask "What would the Wise do here ?"
21. Make everything as simple as possible but no simpler.
22. Keep practicing.
23. Stay close to your goals.
24. Meet adversity with composure.
25. Study every day.
26. Always keep your word.