Think Like a Strategic Motherfucker : How to Apply Military and Business Planning Skills to Self-Actualization (Paperback)

Think like a Strategic Motherfucker reveals what effective land successful people and do differently. Eschewing the one-size-fits-all leadership model, this helpful guide outlines 7 general pillars of strategic thinking and demonstrates how you can apply each of them to achieves success - whether through personal vision, structured process, collaboration, or by empowering others. Becoming a strategic and highly successful individual isn't about mimicking an icon. The most successful individuals seize opportunity in a way that consciously integrates environmental requirements, stakeholder expectations, and personal ability. Think Like a Strategic Motherfucker shows what these successful individuals do, and gives anyone the tools to be a more strategic leader.Ryan explains the seven pillars of strategic thinking, breaks them down into simple, attainable skills, which includes:1. Strategic Intent2. Strategic Analysis and Gathering of Intelligence3. Strategic Preparation4. Concentration of Force5. Disciplined Execution and Tactical Follow Through6. Adaptability7. The Study of General PrinciplesAt the same time, the simple guidelines that the book outlines are not restricted for use by people of only one profession. On the contrary, they are applicable to all professions, and even other spheres of life. For example, businesspeople are bound to find the techniques of strategic thinking described in the book very useful in solving business related problems, while politicians are likely to find the same techniques very handy. In actual fact, the lessons well taught in this book are useful to everyone who looks forward to seeking and finding solutions to simple as well as tough challenges.Once you have mastered the art of strategic thinking and begun applying it, you will, very likely, marvel at how much of your precious resources you are capable of saving. You will also realize that you can streamline systems in a way that cuts down on wastage and inefficiencies. Besides these, kind of, formal advantages, you will love it when critical thinking begins to come to you as a matter of fact in your day-to-day life.