21 Success Sutras for Leaders

Chapter Five

Fight for Pretty Things, Not Petty Things

Don’t fight a battle if you don’t gain anything by winning.

 

Erwin Rommel

Before waging battles, ancient kings counted the cost in terms of time, resources and casualties. If they found that the battle was worth it, they would go ahead, else they would let it drop. Alexander the Great was a master strategist who weighed all options before conquering. He made everything possible 2,300 years ago; with his visionary leadership, he minimized the casualties of his soldiers and maximized the casualties of his opponents. He had the end fixed in his mind and moved forward by looking at the strengths and weaknesses. Similarly, leaders always look at both pros and cons while making decisions, ...