Law 41: Avoid Stepping into A Great Man’s Shoes. - Deepstash

Law 41: Avoid Stepping into A Great Man’s Shoes.

  • Many successors struggle when they have to succeed a great leader parent.
  • The father most often manages to amass his fortune, his kingdom, because he begins with little or nothing.
  • When a man like this has a son, he becomes domineering and oppressive, imposing his lessons on the son, who is starting off life in different circumstances than him.
  • The son will never step out of his father’s shadow unless he disparages the past and creates his own kingdom.

Key to Power: Never let yourself be seen as following your predecessor’s path. Establish a style and symbolism that sets you apart.

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