The further your two lines diverge from everyone else's, the greater your room to operate—and this holds true for any competitive game.
A high ceiling and a low floor mean ample maneuvering space.
It’s the belief that you’re unworthy as you are right now, and that you must earn the right to live through hard work.
First, stick it in like a nail.
Second, think about what others have, what they want, and what they're willing to give up. On something truly unfeasible, it's better to do someone a favor or maintain your role as the wronged party—let them owe you one, and you'll cash in later.
Only by being willing to play a pawn can you ever have the chance to become a player.
Too many people have sky-high ambitions but only a day's patience.
Decision-making is exactly like this: you can't judge by appearances. On the surface, it might seem like the husky won by luck, and the German shepherd looked tough. But in reality, a dumb dog is just a dumb dog, and a wolf-like dog is a wolf-like dog.
Decision-making is a person's most authentic ability—commonly known as the ability to choose well.
Your value and interests are tied to the market. If what you do has a promising future, strong expectations, and is critical to the company, then you matter—and that importance directly affects your own interests. It's not just about office politics.