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Always remember the first rule of power tactics power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have
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"Always remember the first rule of power tactics; power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have"

- Saul Alinsky

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The quote by Saul Alinsky is a tip of the significance of assumption in power characteristics. It recommends that power is not just established by the sources one has, however also by the understanding of those resources by the adversary. This indicates that even if one does not have a lot of resources, they can still be regarded as powerful if the enemy believes they have more than they in fact do. This can be accomplished with strategic communication and adjustment of the adversary's assumption. It is essential to keep in mind that power is not only identified by what one has, however additionally by what the enemy believes one has. This quote acts as a suggestion of the significance of perception in power characteristics and also how it can be utilized to one's advantage.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Saul Alinsky between January 30, 1909 and June 12, 1972. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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